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Taco bar caterers in Horndean: build-your-own tacos
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Horndean.
- Wedding day food
- Barn and marquee parties
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire near Horndean
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- A level area for the taco-bar table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Horndean
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
Taco bar hire for your event in Horndean
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. It works well for barn and marquee parties and summer garden parties, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, pickled onions and toppings and guacamole.
In a town like Horndean, a taco bar can go in a hall, a marquee or a garden. It can sit beside our truck or, if the truck cannot get in, on its own near your guests. We still need to park and unload nearby. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Horndean questions
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
What’s the nearest station to Horndean for guests?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
It depends on the event and the timings. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
How long do you serve for?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
What taco bar hire costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How long we’re needed on site
- What the venue already provides
- The menu you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Horndean: venues, access and set-up
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO8, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. Horndean is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Horndean to Portsmouth (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.8 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. By road, Horndean is on or near the A3 and A3(M), so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles can’t reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Wherever your event is in PO8 and PO7, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Being close to the A3 and A3(M), Horndean is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. If your venue is just outside Horndean, we also cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Horndean has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Step by step
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. In Horndean, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is generally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Why choose taco bar hire in Horndean?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Horndean
- A menu agreed with you
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
Why choose taco bar hire in Horndean?
You are not limited to places a truck can park, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Horndean:
- Wedding meals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos
- Office lunches
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Wilfrid's, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Space, access, power and water needs
- When final numbers are due
Places near Horndean
More for events in Horndean
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Make sure one filling is vegan
- Put allergies in writing for us
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll set out the options in your quote.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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