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Taco bar caterers in South Holmwood: build-your-own tacos
Planning taco bar hire in South Holmwood? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Company parties
- Birthday parties
- Back-garden gatherings
Taco bar hire in South Holmwood
What affects the price in South Holmwood
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Distance and access to the venue
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Taco bar hire in South Holmwood, served fresh
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. At office lunches and barn and marquee parties, we can serve guacamole, warm corn and flour tortillas and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
For a rural spot like South Holmwood, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we will confirm power and water with you. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
What’s on the menu
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot, made for your event.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms, cooked separately.
Should I do it myself?
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’ll do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
South Holmwood: your questions answered
Will you travel to a small place like South Holmwood?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Is South Holmwood close to London?
It’s about 23 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
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’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
The process
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can enjoy your event. Daylight in South Holmwood runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We suggest fillings, salsas and toppings for the bar and send a quote.
- We agree where the table goes and where our vehicle can unload.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a taco bar in South Holmwood
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of South Holmwood or on the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in 395 places in Surrey. Our truck and trailer cover the area from South Holmwood to Crawley (8 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Around South Holmwood, historic houses include Polesden Lacey (5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot 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 the RH5 postcode area. Local streets include Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to South Holmwood for taco bar hire include Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Holmwood includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Holmwood
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
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How it compares
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen, waiting staff and fixed courses. A taco bar needs a serving spot, somewhere close to unload and the venue’s agreement, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Why us?
- Allergen information for every dish
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A plan agreed before the day
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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