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Taco bar hire in Shelvin, Kent
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Shelvin and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding meals
- Marquee parties
Taco bar hire in Shelvin
The menu, item by item
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato, cooked separately.
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Taco bar hire in Shelvin, from our truck or trailer
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. We serve slow-cooked fillings kept hot, warm corn and flour tortillas and fresh salsas, and it’s a good fit for evening receptions and anniversary parties.
For a rural spot like Shelvin, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. In Shelvin, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is usually served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shelvin
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Fit the bar into your running order
Staff stay at the taco bar to refill bowls and answer questions.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible in your quote.
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
What taco bar hire costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shelvin, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Why choose taco bar hire in Shelvin?
The bar can go where a vehicle cannot, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
Here are some of the events we cater around Shelvin:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Martin could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Shelvin
Which station is closest to Shelvin?
Guests can use Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of Shelvin.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Martin?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We quote for each taco bar, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. For a price, send a quick message through our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Shelvin: venues, access and set-up
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Shelvin and nearby villages. Shelvin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east. Around Shelvin, historic houses include Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
We serve at events all over the CT4 postcode area. From Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
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