Greater London · England
Taco bar hire in Shirley, Greater London
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Shirley, served from our truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Anniversary parties
- Wedding evening food
- Team lunches
Planning an event in Shirley?
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirley? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Taco bar hire in Shirley, served fresh
We run the taco bar ourselves: keeping the fillings hot, warming tortillas and topping up the bowls. Your hosts can stay with their guests. It works well for family celebrations and wedding day food, serving warm corn and flour tortillas, pickled onions and toppings and a build-your-own taco bar.
Around Shirley, a taco bar suits venues and gardens that a food truck can’t get into. We set up a station staffed by our team, where guests build their own tacos. We still need to park and unload close by, so tell us about loading bays, permits or a parking suspension. All of Greater London is inside the ULEZ. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Where
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we will confirm what’s possible in your quote.
The menu, item by item
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Why choose taco bar hire in Shirley?
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- We cover Shirley and the whole of Greater London
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Where the truck can go in Shirley
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
In Shirley, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
Shirley: venues, access and set-up
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Shirley, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Local halls and clubs near Shirley can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St George The Martyr Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
We cover events in every part of CR0, SE25 and CR9. From Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Shirley is on the A232, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Nearby, we also cater events in Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we are needed on site
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What power and water the site has
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Places near Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
Shirley: your questions answered
Could you serve our guests after a service at St George The Martyr Church?
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’s the nearest station to Shirley for guests?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Do you cater in Shirley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shirley is within our area. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Is the taco bar staffed?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes through service.
Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Planning an evening taco bar in Shirley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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