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Taco bar caterers in Lower Hartlip
Planning taco bar hire in Lower Hartlip? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Wedding day food
- Family get-togethers
- Marquee parties
Taco bar hire in Lower Hartlip
Taco bar hire in Lower Hartlip: local tips
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We bring taco bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Lower Hartlip and nearby villages. Lower Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lower Hartlip to Maidstone (about 8 miles away).
Before you plan a taco bar in Foxburrow Wood, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement. Guests leaving a church like Church of St Michael could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Hartlip, 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.
For taco bar hire in ME9, we plan around your venue and the route in. Whether your event is on Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). The countryside around Lower Hartlip includes Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
About our taco bar hire in Lower Hartlip
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily. It works well for milestone birthdays and staff parties, serving a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and pickled onions and toppings.
For a rural spot like Lower Hartlip, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
- The length of service
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Perfect for your event in Lower Hartlip
It is informal but still feels looked after, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up through your event.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Company parties
- Retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Newington station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Questions from Lower Hartlip
Which station should guests use for Lower Hartlip?
Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Lower Hartlip from central London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Share your headcount and we will size the bar to suit.
Can you keep it mild?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
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Where the truck can go in Lower Hartlip
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- Details of power and water near the bar
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Lower Hartlip
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Comparing your options
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. From late May to late September, sunset in Lower Hartlip moves from about 8:50pm to 7:00pm. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- 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.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or ME9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, item by item
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches so there is always one ready. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
- 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