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Taco bar hire in Handcross, West Sussex
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco bar where guests build their own tacos to Handcross and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Christenings and family parties
- Company parties
- Back-garden gatherings
Taco bar hire in Handcross
What taco bar hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and the route in
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The number of people
- What the venue already provides
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
- Your menu ideas
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just tell us about it on our contact page.
How our taco bar hire works in Handcross
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck cannot get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. It works well for milestone birthdays and leaving and retirement parties, with a build-your-own taco bar, warm corn and flour tortillas and pickled onions and toppings.
Near Handcross, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Handcross (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
Handcross questions
How far is Handcross from central London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
Can the taco bar cater for special diets?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests.
Do you cater in Handcross?
We do. Handcross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Why choose taco bar hire in Handcross?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen, waiting staff and fixed courses. 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. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What you get with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across West Sussex, including Handcross
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count children separately
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
Staff stay at the taco bar to refill bowls and answer questions.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
What’s on the menu
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches so there is always one ready. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
Places near Handcross
Also in Handcross
Why choose taco bar hire in Handcross?
Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests eat from the same table, since corn tortillas and vegan fillings sit with everything else.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
For event organisers in Handcross
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A photo of the space helps. Evenings in Handcross stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- 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.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Taco bars for events around Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Handcross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Handcross is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
When the service is at a church such as All Saints, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Handcross, we also cover Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
A little further out are Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Handcross include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- 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