Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Shalden Green
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Shalden Green.
- Evening wedding receptions
- Anniversary parties
- Office lunches
Taco bar hire near Shalden Green
FAQs for Shalden Green
Will you travel to a small place like Shalden Green?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
How far is Shalden Green from central London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Room for the table and a queue, plus a nearby place to unload. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
What if a vehicle can’t reach the serving spot?
The bar can stand on its own, away from the truck or trailer. We still need somewhere close to unload our vehicle, and the venue has to agree.
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 plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Taco bar hire for your event in Shalden Green
A taco bar puts the whole spread on one table: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. Popular choices include pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar, and it suits retirement parties and milestone birthdays.
Near Shalden Green, 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 will confirm power and water with you. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Taco bar hire in Shalden Green: local tips
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. Shalden Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Shalden Green to Basingstoke (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east.
We cater events across GU34. Other places close to Shalden Green for taco bar hire include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you are booking both
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Send us allergy details in writing
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests about fillings and allergens.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
About the menu
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Other catering in Shalden Green
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Evenings in Shalden Green stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. Warm tortillas and hot fillings give a lunch more to talk about. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shalden Green
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quoted for your event
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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