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Taco bar caterers in Islip: build-your-own tacos
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings to Islip and across Oxfordshire, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Barn parties
- Company parties
- Family get-togethers
Taco bar hire near Islip
About the menu
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We warm them as the bar needs them.
Taco bar hire in Islip, served fresh
We run the taco bar ourselves: warming tortillas, keeping fillings hot and refilling the salsas as they go. Nobody from your side needs to lift a spoon. We serve warm corn and flour tortillas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and pickled onions and toppings, which works well for team lunches and team socials.
For a rural spot like Islip, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Comparing your options
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Fast service, even with a queue
Islip: venues, access and set-up
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Islip will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Close to Islip are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
We serve at events all over OX5. Your event could be at a home on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way. If your venue is just outside Islip, we also cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Islip include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile north-west)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. A December taco bar in Islip will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
More for events in Islip
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
- Include a vegan filling on the bar
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Why choose taco bar hire in Islip?
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily, which suits a wedding breakfast or a lunch break.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Islip, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Wedding day food
- Christenings and family parties
- Company parties
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Islip station is in Islip itself.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Islip: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Islip?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Islip for guests?
Islip has its own station: Islip station.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can we have a taco bar at our wedding?
It can serve the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue, and guests build their own plates.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Details of power and water near the bar
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- 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