Medway · England
Taco bar hire in Lower Upnor, Medway
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Lower Upnor. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before booking.
- Marquee parties
- Staff parties
- Birthday parties
Taco bar hire for Lower Upnor events
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Set out seating near the bar
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose at least one vegan filling
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
Taco bar hire for your event in Lower Upnor
A taco bar puts the whole spread on one table: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. It suits retirement parties and barn and marquee parties, with fresh salsas, guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a hamlet or village like Lower Upnor, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. We set up the station and our team runs it. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
A build-your-own taco bar in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Lower Upnor, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We serve in all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cater right across the region, from Lower Upnor to Maidstone (about 10 miles away).
Parks such as Lower Lines Park generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. If people are travelling in by rail, Strood station is about 1.6 miles away.
Wherever your event is in ME2, we can bring taco bar hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upnor includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Lower Upnor
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
FAQs for Lower Upnor
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.
Do you cater in villages like Lower Upnor?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What should the venue provide?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we will check it works. The venue’s agreement is needed too.
What does a taco bar cost?
Every taco bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Lower Upnor.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Lower Upnor
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
Perfect for your event in Lower Upnor
It’s informal but still feels looked after, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family get-togethers
- Staff parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Leaving dos
After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Philip & St James, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Places near Lower Upnor
What else we do in Lower Upnor
Comparing your options
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. A taco bar needs a serving spot, somewhere close to unload and the venue’s agreement, with power and water confirmed when you book. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we offer in Lower Upnor
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A clear quote
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How it works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you are unsure. Planning an evening taco bar in Lower Upnor? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- We confirm the table spot and where we’ll unload.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
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 and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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