Greater London · England
Taco Bar Hire for Shortlands events
We bring build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event to Shortlands and across Greater London, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Engagement parties
- Back-garden gatherings
Book taco bar hire in Shortlands
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Taco bar hire in Shortlands, served fresh
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese, depending on the menu you choose. At engagement parties and evening wedding receptions, we will put together a menu of fresh salsas, burrito bowls and pickled onions and toppings and more.
In a London neighbourhood like Shortlands, a taco bar is handy when the truck can’t reach the garden or the room. Our staff set up a serving station on a table, and guests build their own tacos. We still have to unload nearby, so let us know about loading, permits and parking. Like all of Greater London, Shortlands is inside the ULEZ. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price taco bar hire
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Food, drinks or both
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- What power and water the site has
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shortlands, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
Where the truck can go in Shortlands
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- A clear area in front of the station
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Shortlands
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
How it compares
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. Warm tortillas and hot fillings give a lunch more to talk about. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shortlands
- Events in Shortlands and across Greater London
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Taco bar hire in Shortlands: local tips
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. For an event in Shortlands, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If your garden is hard to reach, a hired hall or club around Shortlands could take the taco bar instead. Guests leaving a church like St Mark's Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
We cater events across the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. From Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
About the menu
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole.
Questions from Shortlands
Can you set up a taco bar where your truck can’t park in Shortlands?
Yes, with the venue’s agreement: our staff set up the station where your guests are. We still need to park and unload nearby, so tell us about loading bays, permits or a parking suspension.
What about parking in Shortlands?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
What space does a taco bar need?
Tell us about the venue and the spot you have in mind, and we will confirm what’s needed. We also need the venue’s permission.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
What does a taco bar cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we will quote for your event. See what Mexican catering costs for background.
Do you cater in Shortlands?
We do. We serve at events in Shortlands and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
After the last plate, we take the bar down and leave the spot tidy.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar, quoted with the rest.
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. From late May to late September, sunset in Shortlands moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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