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Taco bar caterers in Shottenden: build-your-own tacos
Fresh, colourful and made to share: build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event for events in Shottenden and across Kent.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Working lunches
- Evening wedding receptions
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Taco bar hire in Shottenden: local tips
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Shottenden. Shottenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
By rail: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Shottenden, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go.
We cover events in every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
About our taco bar hire in Shottenden
We bring taco bars to events in and around Shottenden: marquees, barns, gardens, halls and workplaces. On the menu are fresh salsas, pickled onions and toppings and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it suits barn parties and garden parties.
In a small place like Shottenden, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck cannot 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, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What’s on the menu
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms, cooked separately.
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Towns and villages near Shottenden
What else we do in Shottenden
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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.
Shottenden questions
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you cater in villages like Shottenden?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you cover Shottenden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shottenden and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
How much does taco bar hire cost in Shottenden?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
What does a taco bar cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you’ll get a quote. See what Mexican catering costs for background.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, but we cannot promise an allergen-free kitchen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Where the truck can go in Shottenden
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you are booking both
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shottenden
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. A December taco bar in Shottenden will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
Perfect for your event in Shottenden
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, so there are fewer special requests.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Shottenden and Kent:
- Team socials
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
Historic houses near Shottenden include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Shottenden? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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