Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire in Shillingford
A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Shillingford, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts
- Wedding evening food
Taco bar hire in Shillingford
About our taco bar hire in Shillingford
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily. It works well for birthday parties and anniversary parties, with slow-cooked fillings kept hot, fresh salsas and burrito bowls.
Near Shillingford, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Area
- Shillingford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What’s on the menu
Toppings
The toppings are where guests make each taco their own.
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Why choose taco bar hire in Shillingford?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Send us allergy details in writing
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll set out the options in your quote.
Shillingford questions
Which station should guests use for Shillingford?
Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is the food very hot?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we’ll plan the bar around them.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
How much is a taco bar?
Every taco bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. For a price, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Why choose taco bar hire in Shillingford?
It’s informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Company parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding meals
Close to Shillingford are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Whether travel is included
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Planning an evening taco bar in Shillingford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- What the venue already provides
- How many guests we are serving
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and the route in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
- How we drive in and where we can park
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Shillingford: venues, access and set-up
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Shillingford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. With the Chilterns National Landscape about 8 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Shillingford. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
We cover events in every part of the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Nearby, we also cater events in Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Places near Shillingford
What else we do in Shillingford
Space, access and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shillingford
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- 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