Portsmouth · England
Taco Bar Hire in Hilsea
Fresh, colourful and made to share: build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event for events in Hilsea and across Portsmouth.
- Retirement parties
- Barn and marquee parties
- Family celebrations
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Your questions about taco bar hire in Hilsea
Could you serve in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis' 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
The taco bar can sit next to the truck or trailer, or in a spot of its own. We need a nearby place to unload, plus the venue’s agreement.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we will quote for your event. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
Do you cover Hilsea?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hilsea is within our area and the rest of Portsmouth. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Taco bar hire in Hilsea, from our food truck or trailer
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese. Popular choices include guacamole, pickled onions and toppings and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it’s a good fit for evening receptions and family celebrations.
In and around Hilsea, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
What taco bar hire costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests we’re serving
- Timings and hours
- What’s on the menu
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Details of power and water near the bar
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hilsea
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
Occasions we cater for in Hilsea
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, so there are fewer special requests.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthday parties
- Evening wedding receptions
- Office lunches
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the service runs
- How late numbers can change
What else we do in Hilsea
What happens on the day
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. From late May to late September, sunset in Hilsea moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Planning a taco bar in Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From the centre of Hilsea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we can bring taco bar hire.
Thinking of a taco bar in Alexandra Park? Catering in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Francis' Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. With the sea within about 4 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze don’t mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
Here we cover the PO2, PO3 and PO6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Nearby, we also cater events in Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Hilsea include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
A closer look at the menu
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A sandwich platter is easy to order but rarely remembered. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
- 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