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Taco bar caterers in Old Hawkinge
Planning taco bar hire in Old Hawkinge? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Staff parties
- Team lunches
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire near Old Hawkinge
How our taco bar hire works in Old Hawkinge
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese. On the menu are guacamole, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and a build-your-own taco bar, which works well for team socials and garden parties.
In a small place like Old Hawkinge, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Check where our vehicle can unload
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Nachos to share can keep guests going before the bar opens.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Taco bar hire or something else?
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What you get with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Planning a taco bar in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Old Hawkinge. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. Around Old Hawkinge, historic houses include Acrise Place (2.7 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites normally need permission.
Taco bar hire in CT18 is planned around your venue and access. Whether your event is on Standen Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Old Hawkinge include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What power and water the site has
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own, not an afterthought.
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Why choose taco bar hire in Old Hawkinge?
The bar becomes a meeting point: people chat about salsas and fillings while they build.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee parties
- Engagement parties
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Michael, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the service runs
More for events in Old Hawkinge
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Winter evenings in Old Hawkinge close in by about 3:50pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:15pm.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
Common questions in Old Hawkinge
Can you serve near the sea around Old Hawkinge?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Old Hawkinge?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes.
How spicy is the food?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
How much space do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
- 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