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Taco bar caterers in Southcote: build-your-own tacos
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings for events in Southcote and across Reading.
- Company parties
- Office lunches
- Birthday celebrations
Taco bar hire for Southcote events
Taco bar hire for your event in Southcote
Toppings make the bar: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese. At anniversary parties and leaving dos, we will put together a menu of warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and burrito bowls.
Near Southcote, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; the station needs a level surface, the venue’s permission and somewhere to unload. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Taco bar hire or something else?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
- Book food, drinks or both
About the menu
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
What affects the price in Southcote
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
- Parking and the route in
- Serving staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Southcote, and we will put together a menu and price.
Taco bar hire in Southcote: local tips
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Give us the address of your event in Southcote, and we will plan access and set-up. Southcote is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we can bring taco bar hire.
Historic houses near Southcote include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. After a christening or wedding at a church such as St Matthew's, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Here we cover the RG30, RG31 and RG1 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Southcote include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Happy Prospect pub (within half a mile east)
Nearby places to Southcote
What else we do in Southcote
How the day works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. From late May to late September, sunset in Southcote moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Ask for a quote
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Southcote? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
Perfect for your event in Southcote
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily, which suits a wedding breakfast or a lunch break.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Barn parties
- Anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.1 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Who provides plates and napkins
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Southcote: your questions answered
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Calcot Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
How far is Southcote from central London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
A serving table is laid with warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What does a taco bar cost?
We do not publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you’ll get a quote. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
For event organisers in Southcote
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.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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