Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire in Shilton
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Shilton.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement parties
Taco bar hire for Shilton events
Taco bar hire in Shilton, from our food truck or trailer
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, with the venue’s agreement. We serve fresh salsas, a build-your-own taco bar and pickled onions and toppings, and it suits engagement parties and family celebrations.
Near Shilton, 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
More for events in Shilton
Events we cater in Shilton
The bar becomes a meeting point: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
In Shilton and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Wedding day food
- Engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
If your garden is hard to reach, a hired hall or club around Shilton could take the taco bar instead.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides plates and napkins
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
A build-your-own taco bar in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Shilton and the surrounding area. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic houses near Shilton include Minster Lovell Hall (4 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 truck or trailer parks further off.
For taco bar hire in OX18, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Your event could be at a home on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Shilton for taco bar hire include Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Shilton include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Where the truck can go in Shilton
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
What happens on the day
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Winter evenings in Shilton close in by about 4:00pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:30pm.
- 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.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
How it compares
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. For a taco bar, we need a serving spot, a nearby place to unload and the venue’s permission, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why us?
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quoted for your event
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- What the venue already provides
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your menu ideas
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Include a vegan filling on the bar
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Shilton
Is Shilton close to London?
It is about 68 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
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 will check the access.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Can guests build tacos at a wedding breakfast?
A taco bar makes a relaxed, sociable wedding meal. Service is timed around speeches and photos. There is more in our taco bar guide.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
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