Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire in Scragged Oak
A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Scragged Oak, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Team socials
- Garden parties
- Barn parties
Taco bar hire in Scragged Oak
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. In Scragged Oak, 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 usually served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How our taco bar hire works in Scragged Oak
Add burrito bowls, loaded nachos or quesadillas if you’d like more choice. Margaritas and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can be added. At family celebrations and leaving dos, we will put together a menu of burrito bowls, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
Near Scragged Oak, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the route in
- Serving staff
- How long we are needed on site
- The menu you choose
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
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 taco bar, guests do the building. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- We cover Scragged Oak and the whole of Kent
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus chosen with you
See how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
- Count children separately
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up and leave the spot tidy.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
Questions from Scragged Oak
Do you come out to small places like Scragged Oak?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Is the taco bar staffed?
The taco bar is served from a table or station by our staff, so your hosts don’t need to. When service ends, we clear it away.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you will get a quote. See what Mexican catering costs for background.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
What does taco bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Events we cater in Scragged Oak
It looks generous: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties
- Wedding day food
- Leaving dos
- Christenings and family parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Bearsted station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
Scragged Oak: venues, access and set-up
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME14 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. Scragged Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Parks such as Levan Strice typically need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. When the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 5 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Scragged Oak. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Anywhere in ME14, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Places near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
- 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