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Taco Bar Hire for Knapp events
Looking for taco bar hire in Knapp? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Staff parties
- Birthday parties
- Marquee parties
Planning an event in Knapp?
Where the truck can go in Knapp
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Knapp
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
Taco bar hire in Knapp, served fresh
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. At evening receptions and barn parties, we will put together a menu of fresh salsas, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole and more.
Near Knapp, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Daylight in Knapp runs to about 8:55pm 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.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot, made for your event.
FAQs for Knapp
What’s the nearest station to Knapp for guests?
Guests can use Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east of Knapp.
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Knapp?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Can guests build tacos at a wedding breakfast?
A taco bar makes a relaxed, sociable wedding meal. We fit it around your speeches and photos. Read our taco bar guide for ideas.
What if a vehicle can’t reach the serving spot?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we’ll quote for your event. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Set out seating near the bar
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar, quoted with the rest.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Events we cater in Knapp
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
In Knapp and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding meals
- Evening receptions
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mark, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Travel and parking costs
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 bar, guests build their own. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A menu agreed with you
- We cover Knapp and the whole of Hampshire
Knapp: venues, access and set-up
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For taco bar hire in Knapp, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Knapp is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring taco bar hire. Our nearest city page is Winchester, about 6 miles away.
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring taco bar hire to you. For events just outside Knapp, we cover Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knapp include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
What else we do in Knapp
- 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