Kent · England
Taco bar hire in Kingston, Kent
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco bar where guests build their own tacos to Kingston and across Kent, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches
Taco bar hire in Kingston
Occasions we cater for in Kingston
Guests choose exactly what goes on their plate, so there are fewer special requests.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Kingston can book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Team lunches
- Family celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles north-east). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
How our taco bar hire works in Kingston
We run the taco bar ourselves: keeping the fillings hot, warming tortillas and topping up the bowls. Your hosts can stay with their guests. On the menu are pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and guacamole, which works well for family celebrations and evening receptions.
Near Kingston, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. We set up the station and our team runs it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Kingston questions
Is it possible to have you in Jumping Downs?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
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 spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will check the licensing with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
We set up and stay to keep the bar hot and stocked through service.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Evenings in Kingston stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- We suggest fillings, salsas and toppings for the bar and send a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Preparing for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Nearby places to Kingston
Also in Kingston
How we price taco bar hire
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Kingston
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
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.
The menu, item by item
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole, so we keep it topped up.
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
Taco bars for events around Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Kingston. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
Parks such as Jumping Downs generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Giles, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingston, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles can’t reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Other places close to Kingston for taco bar hire include Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Taco bar hire or something else?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Fast service, even with a queue
- A clear quote
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
- 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