Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Hambledon, Hampshire
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole makes the serving truck part of your event in Hambledon.
- Birthday parties
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
Taco bar hire for Hambledon events
How our taco bar hire works in Hambledon
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving. At wedding evening food and company parties, we’ll put together a menu of pickled onions and toppings, warm corn and flour tortillas and burrito bowls for your guests.
Near Hambledon, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Planning an evening taco bar in Hambledon? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Popular choices
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, with at least one vegan. You choose them with us.
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Events we cater in Hambledon
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Team socials
- Wedding meals
- Marquee parties
- Birthday parties
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Hambledon: venues, access and set-up
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Events in Hambledon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hambledon to Portsmouth (8 miles away).
Anywhere in PO7, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, West Street and The Maltings or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Hambledon includes Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Vine pub (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Hambledon
Also in Hambledon
Planning for every diet
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Count children separately
- Put allergies in writing for us
After the last plate, we take the bar down.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
Comparing your options
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A clear quote
- A menu built around your guests
- Fast service, even with a queue
See how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Hambledon
Do you cater in villages like Hambledon?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Hambledon?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Hambledon and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
What does a taco bar cost?
Every taco bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. For a price, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Where the truck can go in Hambledon
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
What taco bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
- How many staff you need
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
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