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Taco Bar Hire in Shipbourne
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Shipbourne.
- Team lunches
- Retirement parties
- Wedding breakfasts
Taco bar hire for Shipbourne events
Taco bar hire in Shipbourne, from our truck or trailer
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. At barn parties and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, fresh salsas and slow-cooked fillings kept hot for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Shipbourne, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. We set up the station and our team runs it. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Events we cater in Shipbourne
Everyone builds a plate that suits them.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Barn parties
- Leaving dos
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Giles could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Towns and villages near Shipbourne
Also in Shipbourne
Comparing your options
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shipbourne
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Taco bar hire in Shipbourne: local tips
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. For taco bar hire in Shipbourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Shipbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. Our nearest city page is Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 3.3 miles away. Before you plan a taco bar in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 8 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Shipbourne. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chaser Public House (within half a mile west)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. Planning an evening taco bar in Shipbourne? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Common questions in Shipbourne
How far is Shipbourne from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How does a taco bar work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
How much is a taco bar?
We quote for each taco bar, depending on guests, menu, venue and timings. For a price, tell us about it on our contact page.
What affects the price in Shipbourne
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Parking and the route in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your menu ideas
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Shipbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
Where the truck can go in Shipbourne
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Tortillas are the base of the bar. We warm them as the bar needs them through service.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese.
- 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