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Taco bar caterers in Istead Rise: build-your-own tacos
Looking for taco bar hire in Istead Rise? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Working lunches
- Leaving dos
- Team socials
Taco bar hire for Istead Rise events
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- Details of power and water near the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Istead Rise
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
Taco bar hire in Istead Rise, from our truck or trailer
We run the taco bar ourselves: warming tortillas, keeping fillings hot and refilling the salsas as they go. Your hosts can stay with their guests. Popular choices include guacamole, burrito bowls and pickled onions and toppings, which works well for barn and marquee parties and anniversary parties.
For a rural spot like Istead Rise, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we will confirm power and water with you. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Istead Rise
Do you come out to small places like Istead Rise?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
How far is Istead Rise from London?
About 20 miles from central London.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
The bar can stand on its own, away from the truck or trailer. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Istead Rise? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Istead Rise: venues, access and set-up
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Events in Istead Rise are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Istead Rise to Maidstone (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (2.3 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Barnabus Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Anywhere in DA13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or the roads around them. For events just outside Istead Rise, we cover Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Saint George's Church of England School (1.7 miles north)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A picture of the space helps. Around midsummer it stays light in Istead Rise until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- 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 arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Also near Istead Rise
What else we do in Istead Rise
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
What affects the price in Istead Rise
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Tell us how many children are coming
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we will set out the options in your quote.
A closer look at the menu
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for every dish
- Quoted for your event
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Events in Istead Rise and across Kent
- 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