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Taco bar caterers in Poplar: build-your-own tacos
A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Poplar, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Family get-togethers
- Office lunches
- Milestone birthdays
Taco bar hire in Poplar
Taco bar hire in Poplar, from our truck or trailer
You choose the fillings with us, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. It suits birthday celebrations and barn and marquee parties, with warm corn and flour tortillas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and guacamole.
In Poplar, all a taco bar needs is room for the station and space for guests to queue. Let us know about the loading point and any stairs, lifts or narrow doorways, as London parking takes planning. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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’ll do the serving.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Poplar? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Poplar: your questions answered
Where would you park in Poplar?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is it possible to have you in Bartlett 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.
Is the taco bar staffed?
We set up and stay to keep the bar hot and stocked through service.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
How much does taco bar hire cost in Poplar?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Does the taco bar need the truck on site?
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.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Planning a taco bar in Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Poplar and the surrounding area. Poplar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Guests leaving a church like St Peter's Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. The A102 and A1261 run on or near Poplar, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE16 and E22, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Poplar is on the A102 and A1261, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. For events just outside Poplar, we cover London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
What taco bar hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Poplar
Why choose taco bar hire in Poplar?
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Working lunches
- Wedding evening food
- Engagement parties
- Back-garden gatherings
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides plates and napkins
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. A December taco bar in Poplar will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- We confirm the table spot and where we will unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, item by item
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Warm tortillas
Tortillas are the base of the bar. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Why choose taco bar hire in Poplar?
Pizza is the usual crowd-pleaser, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure one filling is vegan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests about fillings and allergens.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
- 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