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Taco bar hire in Norcot, Reading
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event for events in Norcot and across Reading.
- Working lunches
- Staff parties
- Evening receptions
Taco bar hire near Norcot
Taco bar hire in Norcot, from our truck or trailer
Fillings are agreed with you, perhaps carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, with a vegan filling like black bean and sweet potato or spiced mushroom. Popular choices include slow-cooked fillings kept hot, a build-your-own taco bar and pickled onions and toppings, and it is a good fit for team lunches and anniversary parties.
In and around Norcot, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Taco bar hire in Norcot: local tips
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. For taco bar hire in Norcot, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Norcot is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we can bring taco bar hire.
Thinking of a taco bar in Round Copse? Catering in a public park typically needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. Guests leaving a church like Tilehurst Methodist Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Taco bar hire in RG30 and RG31 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Whether your event is on Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. If your venue is just outside Norcot, we also cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Norcot has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). The countryside around Norcot includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. 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.
Why us?
- We cover Norcot and the whole of Reading
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Planning an evening taco bar in Norcot? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Share a few details about the event.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Guest numbers
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- What you’d like on the menu
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Questions from Norcot
We are having a ceremony at Tilehurst Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station is closest to Norcot?
Guests can use Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of Norcot.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Is the taco bar staffed?
We run the station ourselves, so you don’t need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How does a taco bar work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Norcot
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
About the menu
Hot fillings
You might choose two or three fillings. We agree them with you.
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato, cooked separately.
Occasions we cater for in Norcot
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up through your event.
In Norcot and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Company parties
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (1.8 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 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.
Before you book anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Norcot
What else we do in Norcot
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Tell us when guests should eat
Staff stay at the taco bar to refill bowls and answer questions about fillings and allergens.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
- 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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- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas