Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire in Shippon
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Shippon.
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement parties
- Team socials
Taco bar hire for Shippon events
About our taco bar hire in Shippon
The bar can stand beside our truck or trailer, or on its own. Where a vehicle cannot reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, with the venue’s agreement. At barn parties and family get-togethers, we can serve warm corn and flour tortillas, fresh salsas and slow-cooked fillings kept hot and more.
In a small place like Shippon, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
The menu, item by item
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot, made for your event.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Taco bar hire or something else?
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, with power and water confirmed when you book. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for every dish
- We cover Shippon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Planning an evening taco bar in Shippon? Sunset is around 9:00pm 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.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- 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
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Taco bars for events around Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shippon to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shippon to Oxford (6 miles away).
Parks such as Albert Park normally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Anywhere in OX13, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Close by, we cover events in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Prince Of Wales pub (under half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Common questions in Shippon
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Shippon?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Could you serve in Albert Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Who looks after the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so you don’t need helpers. We pack it away afterwards.
What does a taco bar cost?
Every taco bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you keep it mild?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will check the licensing with you.
Occasions we cater for in Shippon
Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests eat from the same table.
In Shippon and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team socials
- Back-garden gatherings
Historic houses near Shippon include Appleton Manor (3.1 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles south-east). 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
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The deposit and payment dates
Where the truck can go in Shippon
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- 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