Isle of Wight · England
Taco Bar Hire for Shalcombe events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event keeps your guests happy at your event in Shalcombe.
- Birthday parties
- Team lunches
- Leaving dos
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Your questions about taco bar hire in Shalcombe
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Do you cater at coastal events near Shalcombe?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Do you cover Shalcombe?
We do. We serve at events in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give 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.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Taco bar hire in Shalcombe, served fresh
Add burrito bowls, loaded nachos or quesadillas if you’d like more choice. Our drinks bar can be booked with it too, with licensing checked with you. For wedding meals and office lunches, we can serve pickled onions and toppings, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
For a rural spot like Shalcombe, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we’ll confirm power and water with you. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A picture of the space helps. Evenings in Shalcombe stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Find out what power and water are available
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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How it compares
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. 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.
Why us?
- Events in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Shalcombe
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- What’s on the menu
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of where we’d park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Shalcombe
It gets people talking: people chat about salsas and fillings while they build.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations
- Barn and marquee parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
Around Shalcombe, historic houses include Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (3 miles north-east). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
For somewhere as remote as Shalcombe, early notice helps us plan the trip, the route in and power.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shalcombe
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
About the menu
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Towns and villages near Shalcombe
What else we do in Shalcombe
Shalcombe: venues, access and set-up
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Shalcombe or on the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Guests leaving a church like St. Mary's Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. The coast is within about 5 miles of Shalcombe, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites generally need permission.
We cater events across the PO41 postcode area. Other places close to Shalcombe for taco bar hire include Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalcombe include Westover Down.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Put allergies in writing for us
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers, quoted for your event.
- 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