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Taco Bar Hire for Shortfield Common events
Looking for taco bar hire in Shortfield Common? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Anniversary parties
- Wedding meals
- Evening wedding receptions
Book taco bar hire in Shortfield Common
What’s on the menu
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot.
About our taco bar hire in Shortfield Common
We bring taco bars to events in and around Shortfield Common: marquees, barns, gardens, halls and workplaces. It suits wedding evening food and team socials, with pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and guacamole.
In a hamlet or village like Shortfield Common, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. Our staff set up the station and run it through service. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
How the day works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. In Shortfield Common, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Occasions we cater for in Shortfield Common
You are not limited to places a truck can park, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wedding evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Back-garden gatherings
- Marquee parties
By rail: Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access, power and water needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning a taco bar in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Shortfield Common are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Before you plan a taco bar in Underdown nature reserve, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement. Venues in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can bring taco bar hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Shortfield Common for taco bar hire include Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shortfield Common include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
What taco bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- How we drive in and where we can park
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Decide where the table goes before the day
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
Shortfield Common: your questions answered
Could you serve in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
How far is Shortfield Common from central London?
It’s about 38 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and the timings. As a guide, our bookings generally fall around 50 to 400 guests.
How much is a taco bar?
Every taco bar is quoted for individually, depending on guests, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
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.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How it compares
If you want food that feels sociable but still well run, a taco bar suits events well. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
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