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Taco bar caterers in Little Ilford: build-your-own tacos
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Little Ilford and the surrounding area.
- Barn parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Taco bar hire for Little Ilford events
About our taco bar hire in Little Ilford
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving, and nobody waits long. At marquee parties and anniversary parties, we can serve guacamole, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas and more.
London gardens are often reached only through the house, and many venues in Little Ilford have no vehicle access to the room. The station can go where the truck can’t, as long as the venue agrees, and we need a short, clear route from where we unload. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Where
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Little Ilford and the whole of Greater London
- Allergen information for every dish
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Popular choices
Warm tortillas
Tortillas are the base of the bar. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, including a vegan one. We agree them with you.
Questions from Little Ilford
Which station is closest to Little Ilford?
Guests can use Manor Park station, which is right in Little Ilford.
Is it possible to have you in Loxford Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater in Little Ilford?
We do. Little Ilford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not generally stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Our service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Share your headcount and we’ll size the bar to suit.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
How does a taco bar work?
Guests take a plate and fill their tortillas from the dishes on the bar. Our staff look after the bar throughout.
Taco bars for events around Little Ilford
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. Across the E12 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Michael's Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. Local halls and clubs near Little Ilford can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby.
We serve at events all over E12, IG1 and E7. Local streets include Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Little Ilford, we also cover Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Little Ilford include Little Ilford School (within half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Earl of Essex pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.3 miles south)
Also near Little Ilford
More for events in Little Ilford
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
Our drinks bar can sit alongside the taco bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
How we price taco bar hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests we are serving
- What the venue already provides
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Who books taco bar hire in Little Ilford?
The bar can go where a vehicle can’t, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Working lunches
- Retirement parties
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Manor Park station is in Little Ilford itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Details of power and water near the bar
London streets around Little Ilford can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Daylight in Little Ilford runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- We suggest fillings, salsas and toppings for the bar and send a quote.
- We agree where the table goes and where our vehicle can unload.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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