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Taco bar hire in Merston, West Sussex
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole for events in Merston and across West Sussex.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Merston
How our taco bar hire works in Merston
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, with the venue’s agreement. It suits barn parties and milestone birthdays, serving warm corn and flour tortillas, a build-your-own taco bar and pickled onions and toppings.
Somewhere as small as Merston, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, as long as we can unload within a short walk. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Where
- Merston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Distance and access to the venue
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
Planning taco bar hire in Merston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
Taco bar hire in Merston: local tips
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. We serve in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Giles, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (3.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. Coastal events near Merston, within about 4 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
We serve at events all over PO20. For events just outside Merston, we cover Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Merston include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Winter evenings in Merston close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Find out what power and water are available
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose taco bar hire in Merston?
Building your own is quick, so a crowd is fed at a steady pace.
Here are some of the events we cater around Merston:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Wedding day food
- Garden parties
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure one filling is vegan
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Send us allergy details in writing
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
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Your questions about taco bar hire in Merston
Which station should guests use for Merston?
Guests can use Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west of Merston.
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Merston?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we’ll size the bar to suit.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll recommend how to serve.
How much is a taco bar?
We do not publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we’ll quote for your event. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. We stay to keep everything hot and stocked.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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