Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Portmore: build-your-own tacos
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole for events in Portmore and across Hampshire.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding evening food
Book taco bar hire in Portmore
Taco bar hire in Portmore, served fresh
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. It works well for working lunches and barn and marquee parties, with warm corn and flour tortillas, a build-your-own taco bar and fresh salsas.
Near Portmore, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. In Portmore, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Contact us with your date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Space, access and the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure one filling is vegan
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own, not an afterthought.
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Who books taco bar hire in Portmore?
Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests eat from the same table.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving dos
- Garden parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Guests leaving a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Before you book anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Portmore: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Portmore?
Guests can use Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of Portmore.
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Portmore?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What do you need at the venue?
Tell us about the venue and the spot you have in mind, and we will check it works. We also need the venue’s permission.
Taco bars for events around Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Portmore, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Portmore. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater right across the region, from Portmore to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Portmore include Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. If people are travelling in by rail, Lymington Town station is about 1.1 miles away. Portmore is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by. Coastal events near Portmore, within about 2 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
Taco bar hire in SO41 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Portmore includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Taco bar hire or something else?
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A clear quote
- Allergen-aware menus
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Places near Portmore
Also in Portmore
- 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