Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in South Down, Hampshire
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in South Down, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Evening wedding receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Company parties
Taco bar hire in South Down
How our taco bar hire works in South Down
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. If the truck cannot get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and burrito bowls, and it is a good fit for retirement parties and barn and marquee parties.
Near South Down, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. We set up the station and our team runs it. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
What taco bar hire costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- What the venue already provides
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About the menu
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To get it right:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Give us separate numbers for children
We warm tortillas in batches and keep the fillings hot.
Our truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar, quoted with the rest.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Evenings in South Down stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in South Down
It is informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding meals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
FAQs for South Down
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like South Down?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
What’s the nearest station to South Down for guests?
Guests can use Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of South Down.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
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 picture of the space and the way in.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. 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.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Down? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why choose taco bar hire in South Down?
For a meal that’s hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A menu built around your guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen-aware menus
- Book food, drinks or both
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning a taco bar in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO21 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
By rail: Shawford station is about 0.6 miles away.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near South Down include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Places near South Down
More for events in South Down
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 anything containing allergens.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
- 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