Isle of Wight · England
Taco Bar Hire in Shide
A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Shide, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Wedding day food
- Garden parties
- Birthday parties
Taco bar hire near Shide
Who books taco bar hire in Shide?
Guests choose exactly what goes on their plate, so there are fewer special requests.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Shide and the Isle of Wight:
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Wedding evening food
- Team lunches
Historic houses near Shide include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). 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.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The deposit and payment dates
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Taco bar hire for your event in Shide
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. Where a vehicle can’t reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, with the venue’s agreement. It suits garden parties and leaving and retirement parties, serving fresh salsas, a build-your-own taco bar and guacamole.
For a place the size of Shide, a garden or a hall nearby can suit a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and guests build their own tacos. Tell us where we can park and unload. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Shide (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Other catering in Shide
For event organisers in Shide
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you are ready.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible in your quote.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. Daylight in Shide runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- We confirm the table spot and where we’ll unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A build-your-own taco bar in Shide
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO30, we will come to your venue or site. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Shide to Portsmouth (about 12 miles away).
The A3020 run on or near Shide, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one. When the service is at a church such as Church of St. John the Baptist, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Coastal events near Shide, within about 5 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane. You’ll find Shide on the A3020, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (within half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cranbourne Arms Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What’s on the menu
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms, cooked separately.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Shide
Do you cater at coastal events near Shide?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St. John the Baptist?
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.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Is the taco bar staffed?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes through service.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
What taco bar hire costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The number of people
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Where the truck can go in Shide
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
For somewhere as remote as Shide, early notice helps us plan the trip, the route in and power.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- 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