Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire in Kencot
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos keeps your guests happy at your event in Kencot.
- Staff parties
- Anniversary parties
- Barn parties
Taco bar hire for Kencot events
Taco bar hire in Kencot, from our truck or trailer
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. We serve warm corn and flour tortillas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and a build-your-own taco bar, and it’s a good fit for anniversary parties and working lunches.
In a small place like Kencot, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Kencot (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Kencot: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kencot?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planning a taco bar in Kencot
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Kencot, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Kencot is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Kencot include Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX18. Nearby, we also cater events in Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure one filling is vegan
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
After the last plate, we take the bar down.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
Perfect for your event in Kencot
The bar can go where a vehicle cannot, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christenings and family parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding meals
- Garden parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
What taco bar hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- What the venue already provides
- Serving staff
Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What power and water the site has
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Daylight in Kencot runs to about 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Contact us with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose taco bar hire in Kencot?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Kencot
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
More for events in Kencot
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
- 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