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Taco bar caterers in Smarden: build-your-own tacos
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Smarden. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Birthday celebrations
- Team lunches
- Team socials
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Smarden
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Taco bar hire in Smarden, from our truck or trailer
You choose the fillings with us, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, with a vegan filling like black bean and sweet potato or spiced mushroom. Popular choices include fresh salsas, warm corn and flour tortillas and burrito bowls, and it is a good fit for wedding meals and marquee parties.
In a small place like Smarden, 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. You will know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Why choose taco bar hire in Smarden?
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Barn parties
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Working lunches
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Michael, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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What else we do in Smarden
Why choose taco bar hire in Smarden?
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Smarden
- Allergen-aware menus
- A menu agreed with you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest, not an afterthought.
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Smarden questions
What’s the nearest station to Smarden for guests?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. In Smarden, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Smarden: venues, access and set-up
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Smarden are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Smarden to Maidstone (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles east. Smarden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles can’t reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
We cater events across TN27. Local streets include The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Smarden, we also cover Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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