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Taco Bar Hire for Shackleford events
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole for events in Shackleford.
- Summer garden parties
- Barn and marquee parties
- Leaving dos
Taco bar hire for Shackleford events
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Taco bar hire in Shackleford, served fresh
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. For birthday celebrations and team socials, we can serve a build-your-own taco bar, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and burrito bowls.
In a hamlet or village like Shackleford, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of power and water near the bar
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
What taco bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- What’s on the menu
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Shackleford
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily.
In Shackleford and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement parties
- Staff parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Shackleford
Other catering in Shackleford
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Set out seating near the bar
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point.
Shackleford: venues, access and set-up
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Shackleford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Historic houses near Shackleford include Wanborough Manor (2.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (2.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. Parks such as Middlebriars Wood typically need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape about 7 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Shackleford. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Other places close to Shackleford for taco bar hire include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shackleford include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Evenings in Shackleford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Share the running order, including any speeches
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.
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Shackleford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shackleford?
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.
How far is Shackleford from central London?
About 32 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
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, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why us?
- Catering across Surrey, including Shackleford
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
- 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