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Taco bar hire in Sandy Cross, East Sussex

A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Sandy Cross, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.

  • Working lunches
  • Marquee parties
  • Birthday celebrations

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Taco bar hire for Sandy Cross events

Taco bar hire in Sandy Cross, served fresh

We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. It suits family celebrations and staff parties, serving guacamole, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and warm corn and flour tortillas.

In and around Sandy Cross, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. If the truck cannot reach the garden, we park as close as we can and set the station up 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.

Three street tacos with red onion, salsa and lime on a white plate
Where
Sandy Cross (TN21)
County
East Sussex
Diets
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Guest numbers
Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
Also available
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
Quotes
Ask us for a quote
Page updated
28 October 2026

Why choose taco bar hire in Sandy Cross?

The bar becomes a meeting point: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.

A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:

  • Working lunches
  • Wedding meals
  • Evening receptions
  • Engagement and anniversary parties

When the service is at a church such as St Richards Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.

What to look for in a quote

  • The deadline for final numbers
  • When payment is due
  • Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
  • Exactly what’s included in the price

Choosing a Mexican caterer

A build-your-own taco bar in Sandy Cross

Sandy Cross is about 7 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring taco bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Sandy Cross and the surrounding area. We serve in 289 places in East Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Sandy Cross to Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles away).

The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Sandy Cross, 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.

This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. Local streets include Park Road, Ghyll Road and Green Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Heathfield (1 mile north), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south), Cade Street (1 mile north-east) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).

Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south). The countryside around Sandy Cross includes Selwyns Wood.

  • Local schools include Heathfield Community College (1.1 miles east)
  • Local pubs include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles south)
Map of Sandy Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where the truck can go in Sandy Cross

Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:

  • Easy access from where we unload to the table
  • Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
  • Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.

What we offer

  • Corn and flour tortillas
  • Salsas and guacamole
  • Pickled onions and toppings
  • Two to four fillings
  • Vegan fillings
  • Tortilla chips

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Can I do a taco night myself?

Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.

You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.

Dietary needs and planning tips

We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

  • Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
  • Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
  • Put allergies in writing for us
  • Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings

Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests.

A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.

Prices and what affects them

The price comes down to a few factors:

  • What’s on the menu
  • Guest numbers
  • The length of service
  • How many staff you need

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

What to tell us

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

  • Roughly how many adults and children
  • The venue or postcode
  • A picture of where we’d park
  • How we drive in and where we can park

A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.

Questions from Sandy Cross

Can you cater a reception after a service at St Richards Church?

Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.

Is Sandy Cross close to London?

It’s about 40 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.

Can you plan for allergies?

Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.

Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?

That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, our bookings normally fall around 50 to 400 guests.

What about power on site?

Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.

Can we have a taco bar at our wedding?

It can serve the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue.

How far ahead should we book?

The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.

What happens if it rains?

We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.

Working with your venue

Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.

Step by step

Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. In Sandy Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.

  1. Get in touch with your date and headcount.
  2. We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
  3. We fix timings with you and the venue.
  4. The bar opens at the agreed time.
  5. We clear our station when service ends.

Preparing for the day

  • Let us know the timings for the day
  • Tell us what power and water the site has
  • Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat

Get a quote

Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.

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A closer look at the menu

Salsas

Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter, made for your event.

Warm tortillas

Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.

  • 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

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