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Taco Bar Hire in Merle Common
A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Merle Common, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Christenings and family parties
- Marquee parties
- Leaving dos
Taco bar hire near Merle Common
A closer look at the menu
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Taco bar hire in Merle Common, served fresh
For a bigger spread, burrito bowls, nachos or quesadillas can sit alongside the tacos. Our drinks bar can be booked with it too, with licensing checked with you. We serve guacamole, a build-your-own taco bar and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, which works well for wedding meals and family celebrations.
For a rural spot like Merle Common, 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. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What taco bar hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- What power and water the site has
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What you’d like on the menu
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Merle Common: venues, access and set-up
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Events in Merle Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Merle Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Croydon, about 11 miles away.
Around Merle Common, historic houses include Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book.
We serve at events all over the RH8 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Merle Common, we also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Merle Common includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Merle Common questions
Will you travel to a small place like Merle Common?
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.
How far is Merle Common from London?
It’s about 19 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Who looks after the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so you do not need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
Do you come to Merle Common?
We do. We serve at events in Merle Common and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Planning an evening taco bar in Merle Common? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Find out what power and water are available
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Occasions we cater for in Merle Common
You are not limited to places a truck can park, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Merle Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations
- Office lunches
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A clear area in front of the station
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- Space for a serving table on level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
Towns and villages near Merle Common
Other catering in Merle Common
Comparing your options
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. From the truck, we put each order together; 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. Your quote sets it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Quoted for your event
- Book food, drinks or both
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
- 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