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Taco Bar Hire in Maidstone
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Maidstone.
- Barn parties
- Wedding breakfasts
- Engagement parties
Taco bar hire in Maidstone
A build-your-own taco bar in Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Anywhere in ME15, we can serve your guests. Maidstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Before you plan a taco bar in River Len LNR, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Philip's Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Maidstone, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go.
We serve at events all over ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or the roads around them. Maidstone is on the A20 and A26, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Maidstone for taco bar hire include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (within half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Paper Makers Arms (within half a mile north)
Taco bar hire in Maidstone, from our truck or trailer
Toppings make the bar: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese, depending on the menu you choose. It suits milestone birthdays and wedding meals, with a build-your-own taco bar, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and warm corn and flour tortillas.
A build-your-own taco bar suits all sorts of events in Maidstone: they pick fillings and toppings while our team runs the station. Tell us about the venue, access and parking. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests about fillings and allergens.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible in your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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Maidstone questions
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Philip's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Could you serve in River Len LNR?
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’ll send what they need from us.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
What space does a taco bar need?
Tell us about the venue and the spot you have in mind, and we’ll check it works. We also need the venue’s permission.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
Why choose taco bar hire in Maidstone?
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 suits almost any gathering. People in Maidstone can book us for events such as:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Evening receptions
- Family get-togethers
Around Maidstone, historic houses include Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
Questions to ask before booking
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
How the day 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Maidstone until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
How we price taco bar hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests we are serving
- The menu you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or ME15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why choose taco bar hire in Maidstone?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen, waiting staff and fixed courses. For a taco bar, we need a serving spot, a nearby place to unload and the venue’s permission, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for every dish
- Access, space and power checked in advance
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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