Wokingham · England
Taco bar hire in Newtown, Wokingham
We bring build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event to Newtown and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Barn and marquee parties
- Wedding breakfasts
- Back-garden gatherings
Taco bar hire in Newtown
Taco bar hire in Newtown, from our truck or trailer
Fillings are agreed with you, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, with a vegan filling like black bean and sweet potato or spiced mushroom. For barn parties and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of pickled onions and toppings, a build-your-own taco bar and burrito bowls and more.
Near Newtown, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; we need the venue’s permission, a level spot and somewhere to unload. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
The process
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A photo of the space helps. Around midsummer it stays light in Newtown until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- We confirm the table spot and where we’ll unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
It’s about 37 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Newtown?
Reading station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Newtown
It gets people talking: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Working lunches
- Barn and marquee parties
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Reading station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access, power and water needs
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We keep a steady supply going.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Towns and villages near Newtown
More for events in Newtown
Newtown: venues, access and set-up
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Wherever your event is in the RG1 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we can bring taco bar hire.
Around Newtown, historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St John and St Stephen, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Wherever your event is in RG1, RG6 and RG4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
- 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