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Taco Bar Hire in Shirley Oaks
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Shirley Oaks and across Greater London.
- Anniversary parties
- Office lunches
- Leaving dos
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Shirley Oaks
Taco bar hire in Shirley Oaks, from our truck or trailer
The bar can stand beside our food truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck cannot get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. We serve burrito bowls, pickled onions and toppings and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, which works well for company parties and barn parties.
From an office courtyard to a hired room, a taco bar in Shirley Oaks needs space for a table and a queue. Tell us where we can stop to unload, and about stairs, lifts or narrow doors. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
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. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- A clear quote
- A menu built around your guests
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Planning a taco bar in Shirley Oaks
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We bring taco bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Shirley Oaks. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. Around Shirley Oaks, historic houses include Addington Palace (1.8 miles south-east) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
For taco bar hire in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Whether your event is on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Being close to the A232, Shirley Oaks is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. Close by, we cover events in Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), 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), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Shirley Oaks includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
Shirley Oaks questions
Our venue in Shirley Oaks has no vehicle access: can we still have a taco bar?
Yes, if the venue allows it. The truck or trailer doesn’t have to reach the room, but we do need to unload close by, so tell us about loading, permits and parking.
Could you serve in Ashburton 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 clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
What should the venue provide?
Room for the table and a queue, plus a nearby place to unload. We confirm power and water when you book.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. 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 set up where a truck can’t get in?
It can go beside the truck or trailer, or somewhere a vehicle can’t reach. Either way, we need to unload nearby and have the venue’s permission.
Nearby places to Shirley Oaks
What else we do in Shirley Oaks
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Fit the bar into your running order
If the schedule slips, tell us and we will hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Our truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm so there’s always one ready. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice. We agree them with you.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirley Oaks? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events we cater in Shirley Oaks
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding evening food
- Leaving dos
Local halls and clubs near Shirley Oaks can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I do it myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
In Shirley Oaks, 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’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Evenings in Shirley Oaks stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- We agree where the table goes and where our vehicle can unload.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning taco bar hire in Shirley Oaks? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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