Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Gosport, Hampshire
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco bar where guests build their own tacos to Gosport and across Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Working lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Gosport?
Taco bar hire in Gosport, served fresh
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. It suits garden parties and family celebrations, serving burrito bowls, guacamole and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In a town like Gosport, a taco bar can go in a hall, a marquee or a garden. It can sit beside our truck or, if the truck cannot get in, on its own near your guests. We still need to park and unload nearby. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Perfect for your event in Gosport
The bar can go where a vehicle can’t, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Gosport:
- Team socials
- Office lunches
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
By road, Gosport is on or near the A32 and B3333, so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How each diet is kept separate
Can I do a taco night myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t usually stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. In Gosport, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu 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.
Before we arrive
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Gosport
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Gosport
Could you come to a seaside event near Gosport?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Faith's Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we have a taco bar at our wedding?
The taco bar can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We agree the timings with your venue.
How is the food prepared?
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.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
Do you come to Gosport?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gosport and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
Nearby places to Gosport
Other catering in Gosport
Gosport: venues, access and set-up
Gosport is in Hampshire. For an event in Gosport, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
No room for the truck at home? A hall or club near Gosport with parking close by could host the taco bar. If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east. With the sea within about 4 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze don’t mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
We cater events across the PO12 and PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Gosport, we cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Gosport has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (less than half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. Warm tortillas and hot fillings give a lunch more to talk about. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Gosport
- Service planned around your numbers
- A plan agreed before the day
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Allergen-aware menus
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Gosport
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
The menu, item by item
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter, made for your event.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
- 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