Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Park Gate, Hampshire
We bring a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Park Gate and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Working lunches
- Garden parties
- Family celebrations
Taco bar hire in Park Gate
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What we offer in Park Gate
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear quote
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
How our taco bar hire works in Park Gate
Add burrito bowls, loaded nachos or quesadillas if you’d like more choice. Our drinks bar can be booked with it too, with licensing checked with you. For milestone birthdays and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of slow-cooked fillings kept hot, guacamole and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In a hamlet or village like Park Gate, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. We set up the station and our team runs it. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Who books taco bar hire in Park Gate?
The bar can go where a vehicle cannot, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Park Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office lunches
- Wedding evening food
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
By rail: Park Gate has its own station, Swanwick station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Whether VAT is included
Park Gate questions
Do you cater at coastal events near Park Gate?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
What’s the nearest station to Park Gate for guests?
Guests can use Swanwick station, which is right in Park Gate.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Is a taco bar right for a wedding?
It can serve the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue, and guests build their own plates.
Can you set up where a truck cannot get in?
The bar can stand on its own, away from the truck or trailer. We still need somewhere close to unload our vehicle, and the venue has to agree.
Is the food suitable 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.
A build-your-own taco bar in Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Events in Park Gate are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Park Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Park Gate to Southampton (6 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like St Margaret Mary could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. Coastal events near Park Gate, within about 3 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Botley Road and Middle 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 Park Gate, we also cover Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Park Gate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is generally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we are serving
- The menu you choose
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Send us the date, your venue or SO31 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
What’s on the menu
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
Nearby places to Park Gate
More for events in Park Gate
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar, quoted with the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Park Gate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
DIY taco night versus 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.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it 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