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Taco Bar Hire in Shinfield
Planning taco bar hire in Shinfield? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Shinfield?
How our taco bar hire works in Shinfield
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, with the venue’s agreement. For christenings and family parties and engagement parties, we can serve pickled onions and toppings, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and guacamole.
Near Shinfield, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; the station needs a level surface, the venue’s permission and somewhere to unload. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Shinfield: venues, access and set-up
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Anywhere in RG2, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. We cater in 34 places in Reading.
Around Shinfield, historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-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. If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bell & Bottle pub (under half a mile south-east)
Taco bar hire or something else?
A sandwich platter is easy to order but rarely remembered. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- A clear quote
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Shinfield
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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. Send us the reception address.
Which station is closest to Shinfield?
Guests can use Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of Shinfield.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Shinfield.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will plan the menu around them.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Daylight in Shinfield runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why choose taco bar hire in Shinfield?
It looks generous: salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out together.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shinfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding meals
- Office lunches
- Engagement parties
- Barn parties
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Before you book anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How long the service runs
- Whether travel is included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Put allergies in writing for us
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Where the truck can go in Shinfield
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
Also in Shinfield
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The menu you choose
- The length of service
- What the venue already provides
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- How we drive in and where we can park
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shinfield, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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