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Taco bar caterers in Shirkoak: build-your-own tacos
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Shirkoak, served from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Team lunches
- Company parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Taco bar hire near Shirkoak
Taco bar hire in Shirkoak, served fresh
Our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the taco bar around them. It works well for staff parties and back-garden gatherings, serving guacamole, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In a small place like Shirkoak, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck can’t get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Who books taco bar hire in Shirkoak?
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, which cuts down on special orders.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Shirkoak can book us for events such as:
- Wedding meals
- Family celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you need disposables
- Timings and hours
- Food, drinks or both
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Shirkoak until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is typically served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Begin with the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us when you want service to start
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Places near Shirkoak
Other catering in Shirkoak
Questions from Shirkoak
Will you travel to a small place like Shirkoak?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Stone Wood?
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.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Our service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we will size the bar to suit.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Shirkoak?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shirkoak is within our area. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we’ll confirm what’s needed. The venue’s agreement is needed too.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirkoak? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Menus chosen with you
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A clear quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
About the menu
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Taco bar hire in Shirkoak: local tips
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring taco bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Shirkoak and nearby villages. Shirkoak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Maidstone, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of a taco bar in Stone Wood? Catering in a public park typically needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. Historic houses near Shirkoak include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-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.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at events in Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
- 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
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