East Sussex · England
Taco Bar Hire for Playden events
We bring a taco bar where guests build their own tacos to Playden and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Office lunches
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Playden
Why choose taco bar hire in Playden?
A full taco bar looks inviting: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Playden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Company parties
- Barn parties
- Milestone birthdays
When the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
How our taco bar hire works in Playden
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese, agreed with you in advance. We serve guacamole, burrito bowls and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it suits staff parties and wedding breakfasts.
Somewhere as small as Playden, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. 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. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Playden (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Food, drinks or both
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The menu you choose
- Guest numbers
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Playden
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and get on with serving. Planning an evening taco bar in Playden? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- We confirm the table spot and where we’ll unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Your questions about taco bar hire in Playden
How far is Playden from central London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at coastal events near Playden?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Playden.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so you do not need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
Also near Playden
More for events in Playden
Playden: venues, access and set-up
Playden is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Playden will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Playden to Maidstone (about 23 miles away).
By rail: Rye station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (0.9 miles south). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book. With the sea within about a mile, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze don’t mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
We cover events in every part of TN31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Rectory Lane, New England Lane and Saltcote Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Playden, we cover Houghton Green (1 mile north-east), East Guldeford (1 mile east), Rye (1 mile south), Iden (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (1 mile west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (0.9 miles south) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Playden includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (within half a mile south)
How it compares
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. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quoted for your event
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest, not an afterthought.
Guacamole
Guacamole goes quickly on a taco bar, so we keep it topped up.
- 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