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Taco bar caterers in Ripple
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Ripple. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Company parties
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Ripple?
Planning a taco bar in Ripple
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. From the centre of Ripple to the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Ripple is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Walmer station is about 1.1 miles away. Historic houses near Ripple include Walmer Castle (1.9 miles east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. With the sea within about 3 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze do not mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
For taco bar hire in CT14, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Ripple, we cover Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Ripple include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
Taco bar hire for your event in Ripple
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. For wedding breakfasts and barn parties, we can serve a build-your-own taco bar, fresh salsas and pickled onions and toppings and more.
In a small place like Ripple, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If lanes or soft ground stop the truck getting close, the station can be set up nearer your guests, as long as we can unload within a short walk. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
If speeches or timings run over, we keep the fillings hot and start when you are ready.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. In Ripple, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and 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.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price taco bar hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu you choose
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Serving staff
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d park
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Popular choices
Toppings
The toppings are where guests make each taco their own, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Nearby places to Ripple
Also in Ripple
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
How it compares
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. From the truck, we put each order together; at the bar, guests build their own. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Catering across Kent, including Ripple
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Ripple
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Ripple?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
Is Ripple close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Is the taco bar staffed?
The taco bar is served from a table or station by our staff, so you do not need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
Can guests build tacos at a wedding breakfast?
It can serve the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue, and guests build their own plates.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, but we cannot promise an allergen-free kitchen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
What does taco bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Perfect for your event in Ripple
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ripple, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Barn parties
- Retirement parties
- Team lunches
- Team socials
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- 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