Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Hensting
We bring a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Hensting and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Hensting
Taco bar hire for your event in Hensting
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. Where a vehicle cannot reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, as long as the venue agrees. On the menu are guacamole, burrito bowls and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it suits barn parties and family get-togethers.
Somewhere as small as Hensting, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If the truck can’t get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A clear area in front of the station
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
How we price taco bar hire
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Hensting
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Hensting?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
Which station is closest to Hensting?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service typically suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How does a taco bar work?
A serving table is laid with warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and each guest builds their own. We stay to keep everything hot and stocked.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we will talk it through.
Also in Hensting
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What’s on the menu
Hot fillings
You might choose two or three fillings. We agree them with you.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms, cooked separately.
Taco bar hire in Hensting: local tips
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO50 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
Wherever your event is in SO50, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
The process
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Evenings in Hensting stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO50 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Count children separately
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible in your quote.
Occasions we cater for in Hensting
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
- Company parties
- Christenings and family parties
When the service is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides plates and napkins
- 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