Kent · England
Taco bar caterers in Southernden
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event for events in Southernden.
- Engagement parties
- Evening receptions
- Team lunches
Book taco bar hire in Southernden
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
About our taco bar hire in Southernden
We bring taco bars to events in and around Southernden: from barns and marquees to gardens, halls and offices, wherever there’s room for the table. At wedding breakfasts and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, fresh salsas and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
In a hamlet or village like Southernden, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
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A full taco bar looks inviting: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Southernden:
- Wedding meals
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Team lunches
Close to Southernden are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What taco bar hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What you’d like on the menu
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
FAQs for Southernden
How far is Southernden from central London?
It’s about 39 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Southernden?
Guests can use Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west of Southernden.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Southernden.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We do not publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we will quote for your event. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
Who looks after the taco bar?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes through service.
What does taco bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Is the food made fresh?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Taco bar hire in Southernden: local tips
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Southernden will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Southernden to Maidstone (about 8 miles away).
By rail: Headcorn station is about 2.1 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 6 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Southernden. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
We cover events in every part of the TN27 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Count children separately
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Nachos to share can keep guests going before the bar opens.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. In Southernden, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Find out what power and water are available
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What’s on the menu
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole.
Hot fillings
You might choose two or three fillings. We agree them with you.
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- 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