Brighton and Hove · England
Taco bar hire in Patcham, Brighton and Hove
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Patcham.
- Evening wedding receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Marquee parties
Planning an event in Patcham?
Taco bar hire for your event in Patcham
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. It suits milestone birthdays and barn and marquee parties, serving a build-your-own taco bar, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole.
A place like Patcham may have a hall or a club nearby if your garden is small; we need the venue’s permission, a level spot and somewhere to unload. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
- Where
- Patcham (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
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. 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.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Patcham
- Allergen information for every dish
- Quoted for your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
What affects the price in Patcham
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
About the menu
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Toppings
The toppings are where guests make each taco their own.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Include a vegan filling on the bar
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. From late May to late September, sunset in Patcham moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- 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
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
For event organisers in Patcham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your event in Patcham
A full taco bar looks inviting: salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out together.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Working lunches
- Barn parties
When the service is at a church such as All Saints Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Questions from Patcham
Is it possible to have you in Withdean Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Which station should guests use for Patcham?
The closest is Preston Park station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
How much space do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Who looks after the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so you do not need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
A build-your-own taco bar in Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Patcham and the surrounding area. Patcham is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Parks such as Withdean Park generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles south) and Royal Pavilion (2.9 miles south). 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. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Patcham, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go. Coastal events near Patcham, within about 4 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 cover events in every part of the BN1 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Patcham include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Miller & Carter pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Patcham
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- 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