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Taco Bar Hire for Northdown events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings for events in Northdown and across Kent.
- Barn parties
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches
Taco bar hire in Northdown
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 taco bar, guests do the building. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Service planned around your numbers
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quoted for your event
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
How our taco bar hire works in Northdown
The bar can stand beside our food truck or trailer, or on its own. Where a vehicle can’t reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, as long as the venue agrees. For leaving dos and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole.
In and around Northdown, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
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The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. In Northdown, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Northdown
What’s the nearest station to Northdown for guests?
Guests can use Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of Northdown.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Philip?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will talk it through.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us 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.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
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 does taco bar hire work?
A serving table is laid with warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
A build-your-own taco bar in Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Northdown or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
By rail: Broadstairs station is about 1.8 miles away. After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Philip, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. Coastal events near Northdown, within about 2 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 the CT9 and CT10 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane. For events just outside Northdown, we cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
Events we cater in Northdown
Guests choose exactly what goes on their plate.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wedding day food
- Barn and marquee parties
- Team lunches
- Evening receptions
Close to Northdown are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.5 miles west). 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
What affects the price in Northdown
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you need disposables
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 to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Northdown, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
- 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