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Taco bar caterers in Forest Row
We bring a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Forest Row and across East Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Marquee parties
- Team socials
- Leaving dos
Taco bar hire in Forest Row
How our taco bar hire works in Forest Row
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. It works well for barn parties and family celebrations, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, pickled onions and toppings and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a smaller place like Forest Row, a taco bar in your garden or a local hall keeps things simple. Our staff set up the station and guests build their own tacos. Let us know about the drive and parking. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
How it compares
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. For a taco bar, we need a serving spot, a nearby place to unload and the venue’s permission, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Forest Row
- A menu built around your guests
- Catering across East Sussex, including Forest Row
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Forest Row: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Forest Row for guests?
Guests can use East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of Forest Row.
Could you serve our guests after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Is the food very hot?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Forest Row?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Forest Row. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
How does a taco bar work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Why choose taco bar hire in Forest Row?
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Office lunches
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
When the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
What’s on the menu
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato.
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We warm them as the bar needs them through service.
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Our truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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How we price taco bar hire
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Travel, parking and access
- The menu you choose
- Serving staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. A December taco bar in Forest Row will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Related guides
Forest Row: venues, access and set-up
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Anywhere in RH18, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. We serve in 289 places in East Sussex. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Forest Row to Crawley (about 10 miles away).
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking. With the High Weald National Landscape about a mile away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Forest Row. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. From Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. If your venue is just outside Forest Row, we also cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Forest Row include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
- 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