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Taco bar hire in Shamley Green, Surrey
Looking for taco bar hire in Shamley Green? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Staff parties
- Barn parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Taco bar hire near Shamley Green
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Taco bar hire in Shamley Green, from our food truck or trailer
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. Popular choices include warm corn and flour tortillas, a build-your-own taco bar and burrito bowls, and it suits summer garden parties and leaving dos.
Near Shamley Green, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
A build-your-own taco bar in Shamley Green
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Shamley Green. Shamley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring taco bar hire.
By rail: Chilworth station is about 2.1 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Christ Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shamley Green, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Anywhere in GU5, we can bring taco bar hire to you. Whether your event is on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Shamley Green, we also cover Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shamley Green include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
- Tell us how many children are coming
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Shamley Green
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Cucknell's Wood?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
Which station should guests use for Shamley Green?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you give allergen information?
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. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes.
Do you cover Shamley Green?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Shamley Green and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- The length of service
- Food, drinks or both
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- 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
Planning taco bar hire in Shamley Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Why choose taco bar hire in Shamley Green?
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Catering across Surrey, including Shamley Green
- A plan agreed before the day
- Allergen-aware menus
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. In Shamley Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is typically served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Tell us when you want service to start
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Occasions we cater for in Shamley Green
It gets people talking: people chat about salsas and fillings while they build.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties
- Family celebrations
- Office lunches
Historic houses near Shamley Green include Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles north) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access, power and water needs
- 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