Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Houghton, Hampshire
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Houghton and across Hampshire.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Evening wedding receptions
- Staff parties
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Houghton
About our taco bar hire in Houghton
Our staff set up the taco bar and look after it through service: keeping the fillings hot, warming tortillas and topping up the bowls. Nobody from your side needs to lift a spoon. It suits barn and marquee parties and engagement parties, with guacamole, fresh salsas and slow-cooked fillings kept hot.
Near Houghton, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Houghton: your questions answered
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
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.
How far is Houghton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can you come to a private house?
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’ll advise.
Is the taco bar staffed?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes.
Do you cater in Houghton?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Houghton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we do. 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 gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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, and handles allergen information for you.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
How we price taco bar hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The number of people
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Evenings in Houghton 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
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A closer look at the menu
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Taco bar hire in Houghton: local tips
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Houghton or on the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Houghton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Winchester, about 9 miles away.
Around Houghton, historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking. After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
After the last plate, we take the bar down.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
How it compares
A standard buffet often sits out cold. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Houghton? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
- 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