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Taco bar caterers in Henhurst: build-your-own tacos
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Henhurst.
- Wedding meals
- Team lunches
- Christenings and family parties
Taco bar hire in Henhurst
How our taco bar hire works in Henhurst
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. It suits christenings and family parties and leaving and retirement parties, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, a build-your-own taco bar and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In a hamlet or village like Henhurst, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. We set up the station and our team runs it. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
Why choose taco bar hire in Henhurst?
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
In Henhurst and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding day food
- Team socials
- Anniversary parties
- Evening wedding receptions
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Taco bar hire or something else?
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. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Henhurst
- A menu built around your guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Henhurst
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Is it possible to have you in Jeskyns?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Henhurst.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
About the menu
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Guacamole
Guacamole goes quickly on a taco bar, so we keep it topped up.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Henhurst until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A sheltered spot if we’re serving outside
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
Places near Henhurst
What else we do in Henhurst
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Henhurst: venues, access and set-up
Henhurst is about 2 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Henhurst will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Henhurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Sole Street station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1 mile south-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
For taco bar hire in DA12, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. For events just outside Henhurst, we cover Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-west), Istead Rise (1 mile west), Gravesend (2 miles north), Denton (2 miles north) and Northfleet Green (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (2.8 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Henhurst include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include a vegan filling on the bar
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Give us separate numbers for children
After the last plate, we take the bar down and leave the spot tidy.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
- 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