Wokingham · England
Taco Bar Hire for Reading events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings makes the serving truck part of your event in Reading.
- Working lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos
Planning an event in Reading?
About our taco bar hire in Reading
The bar can stand beside our food truck or trailer, or on its own. Where a vehicle cannot reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, as long as the venue agrees. It works well for back-garden gatherings and wedding evening food, serving guacamole, fresh salsas and slow-cooked fillings kept hot.
Guests at events in Reading can build their own tacos at the bar: they choose the fillings, salsas and toppings while our staff run the station. Tell us about the venue, access and parking. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across Wokingham, including Reading
- Allergen information for every dish
- A menu agreed with you
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
A build-your-own taco bar in Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Whether your event is in the middle of Reading or on the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Reading is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we can bring taco bar hire.
When the service is at a church such as All Nations Christian Centre, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic houses near Reading include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). 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.
We cover events in every part of the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place. Main roads around Reading include the A4 and A33, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Reading
What else we do in Reading
How it works
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. From late May to late September, sunset in Reading moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- 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.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
How to prepare
- Find out what power and water are available
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want service to start
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Common questions in Reading
Which station is closest to Reading?
Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Nations Christian Centre?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Reading.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run 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’ll check the licensing with you.
For event organisers in Reading
Venues often have their own rules about 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 larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
The menu, item by item
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot, made for your event.
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Tell us when guests should eat
If speeches or timings run over, we keep the fillings hot and start when you’re ready.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Occasions we cater for in Reading
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Wedding day food
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
By road, Reading is on or near the A4 and A33, so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Who provides plates and napkins
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- 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