Greater London · England
Taco Bar Hire for Islington events
A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Islington, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Team socials
- Wedding breakfasts
- Milestone birthdays
Book taco bar hire in Islington
About our taco bar hire in Islington
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. We serve burrito bowls, fresh salsas and pickled onions and toppings, which works well for working lunches and leaving dos.
Around Islington, a taco bar suits venues and gardens that a food truck cannot get into. Our staff set up a serving station on a table, and guests build their own tacos. We still have to unload nearby, so let us know about loading, permits and parking. Like all of Greater London, Islington is inside the ULEZ. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Taco bar hire or something else?
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- We cover Islington and the whole of Greater London
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the menu
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole, so we keep it topped up.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter, made for your event.
Towns and villages near Islington
What else we do in Islington
Questions from Islington
Is parking a problem for events in Islington?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
How does taco bar hire work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Do you come to Islington?
Yes, we do. Islington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we’ll plan the bar around them.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
What do you need at the venue?
A level spot for the serving table, room to queue and somewhere close to unload our vehicle. We confirm power and water when you book.
Islington: venues, access and set-up
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Events in Islington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Islington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring taco bar hire.
The B515 and A5203 run on or near Islington, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one. Parks such as Barnard Park typically need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
For taco bar hire in N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V, we plan around your venue and the route in. From Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. With the B515 and A5203 close by, Islington is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include St Mary's CofE Primary School (under half a mile east) and Islington Green School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The King's Head Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (less than half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
- Set out seating near the bar
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Around midsummer it stays light in Islington until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- We confirm the table spot and where we’ll unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us what power and water the site has
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
What taco bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Serving staff
- Food, drinks or both
- Whether you need disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Occasions we cater for in Islington
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Islington, you could book us for events such as:
- Evening wedding receptions
- Leaving dos
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer garden parties
After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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