Oxfordshire · England
Taco bar hire in Merton, Oxfordshire
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole keeps your guests happy at your event in Merton.
- Birthday parties
- Team socials
- Wedding breakfasts
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Taco bar hire for your event in Merton
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. At retirement parties and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, pickled onions and toppings and guacamole.
Somewhere as small as Merton, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If lanes or soft ground stop the truck getting close, the station can be set up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Location
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Common questions in Merton
How far is Merton from London?
It’s about 52 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Merton?
Guests can use Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north of Merton.
Do you cover Merton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Merton is within our area. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Does the taco bar need the truck on site?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Events we cater in Merton
Building your own is quick, so a crowd is fed at a steady pace, which suits a wedding breakfast or a lunch break.
In Merton and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding evening food
- Team lunches
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
Close to Merton are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What taco bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Serving staff
- Your choice of food and drinks
- What the venue already provides
- Distance and access to the venue
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A picture of where we’d park
- What you’d like on the menu
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
How it works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. A December taco bar in Merton will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Taco bar hire in Merton: local tips
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Merton, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Merton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Merton to Oxford (8 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Swithin could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. By rail: Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away.
For taco bar hire in OX25, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. For events just outside Merton, we cover Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Merton include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Plough pub (under half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Set out seating near the bar
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Taco bar hire or something else?
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. From the truck, we put each order together; at the bar, guests build their own. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A plan agreed before the day
- We cover Merton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Service planned around your numbers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Merton
Also in Merton
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Popular choices
Guacamole
Guacamole goes quickly on a taco bar.
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest, not an afterthought.
- 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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