Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire for Folkestone events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Folkestone and the surrounding area.
- Barn and marquee parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Wedding evening food
Book taco bar hire in Folkestone
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- A sheltered spot if we’re serving outside
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
How our taco bar hire works in Folkestone
We bring taco bars to events in and around Folkestone: from barns and marquees to gardens, halls and offices, wherever there’s room for the table. It suits wedding breakfasts and barn parties, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole.
Some gardens in Folkestone can only be reached on foot, so we can park nearby, with permission, and set the taco bar up in the garden. Let us know the route from where we’d park. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What the venue already provides
- Parking and the route in
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of where we’d park
- How we drive in and where we can park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
A build-your-own taco bar in Folkestone
Folkestone is in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Folkestone, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as United Reformed Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Thinking of a taco bar in Lower Leas Coastal Park? Catering in a public park usually needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Folkestone, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go. Folkestone is within about a mile of the sea, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites usually need permission.
This part of Kent takes in CT20, CT19 and CT21. Streets in the area include Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. You will find Folkestone on the A259 and A260, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Folkestone has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Harvey Grammar School (less than half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Park Inn Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about taco bar hire in Folkestone
Could you serve our guests after a service at United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so your hosts don’t need to. We pack it away afterwards.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
What access do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Perfect for your event in Folkestone
Guests on special diets don’t need a separate meal.
In Folkestone and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee parties
- Company parties
- Garden parties
- Evening receptions
Close to Folkestone are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Popular choices
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria.
Also in Folkestone
Why choose taco bar hire in Folkestone?
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Folkestone
- A menu agreed with you
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Service planned around your numbers
The process
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. From late May to late September, sunset in Folkestone moves from about 8:45pm to 7:00pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas