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Taco Bar Hire in Pains-Hill
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole for events in Pains-Hill.
- Barn parties
- Wedding day food
- Christenings and family parties
Planning an event in Pains-Hill?
About the menu
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter, made for your event.
Warm tortillas
Tortillas are the base of the bar. We warm them as the bar needs them.
How our taco bar hire works in Pains-Hill
Our taco bar travels to events across Pains-Hill and the surrounding area: marquees, barns, gardens, halls and workplaces, wherever there’s room for the table. It works well for office lunches and marquee parties, with pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas.
For a rural spot like Pains-Hill, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we will confirm power and water with you. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
Taco bars for events around Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Pains-Hill will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Croydon, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles 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. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Taco bar hire in RH8 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Pastens Road and Pains Hill or the roads around them. For events just outside Pains-Hill, we cover The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
Pains-Hill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Pains-Hill?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Pains-Hill for guests?
Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you will get a quote. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
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. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
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.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Planning an evening taco bar in Pains-Hill? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose taco bar hire in Pains-Hill?
A full taco bar looks inviting: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
Here are some of the events we cater around Pains-Hill:
- Evening wedding receptions
- Team lunches
- Marquee parties
- Wedding meals
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
- Whether VAT is included
Also near Pains-Hill
Other catering in Pains-Hill
Why choose taco bar hire in Pains-Hill?
For a meal that’s hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar suits events well. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Events in Pains-Hill and across Surrey
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- 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