Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Southend, Hampshire
We bring a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings to Southend and across Hampshire, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Barn parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Southend?
Taco bar hire for your event in Southend
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. For evening wedding receptions and family get-togethers, we can serve warm corn and flour tortillas, a build-your-own taco bar and slow-cooked fillings kept hot for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Southend, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. 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. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check where our vehicle can unload
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
FAQs for Southend
Which station is closest to Southend?
Guests can use Portchester station, about 5 miles south of Southend.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Southend.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
It can go beside the truck or trailer, or somewhere a vehicle cannot reach. We need a nearby place to unload, plus the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Southend?
We do. Southend is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run 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’ll check the licensing with you.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The date and time of the event
- How we drive in and where we can park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Planning an evening taco bar in Southend? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- 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.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Southend
Guests on special diets do not need a separate meal.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Barn parties
- Engagement parties
- Wedding evening food
- Family get-togethers
Guests leaving a church like Church of the Holy Trinity could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
What your quote should include
- How long the service runs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides plates and napkins
Taco bars for events around Southend
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We bring taco bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Southend and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Southend to Portsmouth (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Portchester station is about 5 miles away.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. For events just outside Southend, we cover Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Southend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Taco bar hire or something else?
Pizza is the usual crowd-pleaser, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quoted for your event
See how we price or the cost guide.
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:
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
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Popular choices
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
- 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