Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Smannell events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos keeps your guests happy at your event in Smannell.
- Birthday parties
- Office lunches
- Family celebrations
Taco bar hire for Smannell events
Taco bar hire for your event in Smannell
You choose the fillings with us, perhaps carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. It works well for summer garden parties and office lunches, with fresh salsas, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole.
In a small place like Smannell, 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, as long as we can unload within a short walk. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Taco bars for events around Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For taco bar hire in Smannell, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Smannell. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Winchester, about 14 miles away.
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Taco bar hire in SP11 is planned around your venue and access and timings. From Stoke Road and Smannell Road or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Other places close to Smannell for taco bar hire include Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smannell include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Smannell
A full taco bar looks inviting: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening wedding receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Staff parties
- Team lunches
By rail: the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides plates and napkins
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
Smannell questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a picture of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will check the licensing with you.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, our bookings generally fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What’s on the menu
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches so there’s always one ready. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
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How we price taco bar hire
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Food, drinks or both
- What the venue already provides
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. A December taco bar in Smannell will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
How to prepare
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Smannell
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 Smannell? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
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 be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Planning for every diet
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Count children separately
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- 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