Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Forestside events
A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Forestside, served from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Wedding day food
- Staff parties
- Team lunches
Taco bar hire in Forestside
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About our taco bar hire in Forestside
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. We serve burrito bowls, guacamole and fresh salsas, which works well for evening wedding receptions and milestone birthdays.
Somewhere as small as Forestside, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, as long as we can unload within a short walk. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Catering for every guest
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Check where our vehicle can unload
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
Who books taco bar hire in Forestside?
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, which cuts down on special orders.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Team lunches
- Back-garden gatherings
- Family celebrations
- Team socials
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Comparing your options
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we offer in Forestside
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
What’s on the menu
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema, agreed with you.
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
A build-your-own taco bar in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Forestside or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Forestside to Chichester (about 8 miles away).
Thinking of a taco bar in Stansted Park? Catering in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. After a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. With the South Downs National Park about 5 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Forestside. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
For taco bar hire in PO9, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Lodge Lane and Forestside; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forestside include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Evenings in Forestside stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
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FAQs for Forestside
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
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 will check the access.
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Forestside?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is a taco bar right for a wedding?
A taco bar makes a relaxed, sociable wedding meal. Service is timed around speeches and photos. There is more in our taco bar guide.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
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 photo of the space and the way in.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Planning taco bar hire in Forestside? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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