Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Portchester
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole keeps your guests happy at your event in Portchester.
- Wedding evening food
- Company parties
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Portchester?
Common questions in Portchester
Do you cater at coastal events near Portchester?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Is Portchester close to London?
It is about 64 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Our service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we’ll plan the bar around them.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you cater in Portchester?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Portchester is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
What does taco bar hire cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Taco bar hire in Portchester, from our food truck or trailer
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. At evening receptions and engagement and anniversary parties, we can serve slow-cooked fillings kept hot, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas and more.
In and around Portchester, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Taco bars for events around Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For taco bar hire in Portchester, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Portchester is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
If people are travelling in by rail, Portchester station is about 0.5 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Portchester, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites typically need permission.
We cover events in every part of the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it compares
If you want food that feels sociable but still well run, a taco bar suits events well. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
What taco bar hire costs
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Guest numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The menu you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Tell us when guests should eat
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Winter evenings in Portchester close in by about 4:00pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Why choose taco bar hire in Portchester?
It is informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Company parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Portchester
What else we do in Portchester
- 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