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Taco bar caterers in Portslade
A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Portslade, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Company parties
- Evening receptions
- Wedding meals
Taco bar hire for Portslade events
Events we cater in Portslade
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Portslade and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches
- Birthday celebrations
The A293 run on or near Portslade, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Taco bar hire for your event in Portslade
You choose the fillings with us, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, with a vegan filling like black bean and sweet potato or spiced mushroom. On the menu are a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas, and it suits wedding evening food and team lunches.
In and around Portslade, 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 plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Also near Portslade
Also in Portslade
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Taco bar hire in Portslade: local tips
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. For taco bar hire in Portslade, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Portslade. We cover 371 places across West Sussex.
Historic houses near Portslade include Portslade Manor (within half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). 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. When the service is at a church such as St Nicolas Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Portslade, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go. With the sea within about 3 miles, 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.
Here we cover the BN41, BN3 and BN42 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. For events just outside Portslade, we cover Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Portslade include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include King's School (under half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill House (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Portslade
Could you serve in Benfield Hill?
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.
We are having a ceremony at St Nicolas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and the timings. As a guide, our bookings typically fall around 50 to 400 guests.
Is a taco bar right for a wedding?
The taco bar can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How we price taco bar hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What power and water the site has
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. A December taco bar in Portslade will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. A taco bar needs a serving spot, somewhere close to unload and the venue’s agreement, with power and water confirmed when you book. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we offer in Portslade
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- We cover Portslade and the whole of West Sussex
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Put allergies in writing for us
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own, not an afterthought.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
- 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