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Taco Bar Hire in Shadwell
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos keeps your guests happy at your event in Shadwell.
- Wedding meals
- Barn parties
- Leaving dos
Taco bar hire in Shadwell
Shadwell: venues, access and set-up
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For taco bar hire in Shadwell, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Shadwell. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
By rail: Wapping station is in Shadwell itself. No room for the truck at home? A hall or club near Shadwell with parking close by could host the taco bar.
For taco bar hire in SE16, E1 and E1W, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Local streets include Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. You’ll find Shadwell on the A101 and A126, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Shadwell for taco bar hire include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Shadwell include Bacon's College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Prospect of Whitby pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
Taco bar hire for your event in Shadwell
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. Where a vehicle cannot reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, with the venue’s agreement. On the menu are pickled onions and toppings, a build-your-own taco bar and warm corn and flour tortillas, which works well for marquee parties and evening receptions.
In Shadwell, a hired hall, a courtyard or a garden without drive access can still host a taco bar. A taco bar station can be set up away from the truck, with the venue’s agreement, and the route from our parking spot to the station needs to be clear. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Taco bar hire or something else?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. We keep the fillings hot and refill the dishes through service. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Events in Shadwell and across Greater London
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
See our pricing and the cost guide.
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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. A December taco bar in Shadwell will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Events we cater in Shadwell
It gets people talking: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Working lunches
- Leaving dos
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Before you plan a taco bar in Russia Dock Woodland, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
In Shadwell, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches, so the bar stays fresh from the first plate to the last.
Our truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar, quoted with the rest.
The menu, item by item
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm so there’s always one ready. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Shadwell: your questions answered
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Paul's Church?
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.
Which station is closest to Shadwell?
Guests can use Wapping station, which is right in Shadwell.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, 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.
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.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Towns and villages near Shadwell
Other catering in Shadwell
- 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