Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay.
- Barn and marquee parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Evening wedding receptions
Taco bar hire in Herne Bay
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Daylight in Herne Bay runs to about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us when you want service to start
Getting a price
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Herne Bay, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Taco bar hire in Herne Bay, from our food truck or trailer
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving, and nobody waits long. We serve warm corn and flour tortillas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and pickled onions and toppings, which works well for working lunches and marquee parties.
Halls, marquees and gardens in Herne Bay can all suit a taco bar. It can sit beside our truck or, if the truck can’t get in, on its own near your guests. We still need to park and unload nearby. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
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.
Places near Herne Bay
Other catering in Herne Bay
A closer look at the menu
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Herne Bay questions
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ 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. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What affects the price in Herne Bay
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Serving staff
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
Why choose taco bar hire in Herne Bay?
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. For a taco bar, we need a serving spot, a nearby place to unload and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we offer in Herne Bay
- We cover Herne Bay and the whole of Kent
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Taco bars for events around Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT6, we can serve your guests. Herne Bay is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
The A299 and B2205 run on or near Herne Bay, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one. If people are travelling in by rail, Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles away. With the sea within about a mile, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze do not mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
This part of Kent takes in CT6. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or the roads around them. You will find Herne Bay on the A299 and B2205, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Bay include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Bay include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Ensure one filling is vegan
- Give us separate numbers for children
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding 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