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Taco bar hire in Southgate, Greater London
A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Southgate, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Barn parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Taco bar hire in Southgate
About our taco bar hire in Southgate
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. We serve pickled onions and toppings, fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for staff parties and office lunches.
In Southgate, a hired hall, a courtyard or a garden without drive access can still host a taco bar. The station can go where the truck can’t, as long as the venue agrees, and we need a short, clear route from where we unload. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What taco bar hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How many guests we’re serving
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Planning taco bar hire in Southgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. In Southgate, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, 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 arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
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Southgate: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Southgate for guests?
New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Can you set up a taco bar where your truck cannot park in Southgate?
Usually, if the venue agrees to a staffed station. We still need to park and unload nearby, so tell us about loading bays, permits or a parking suspension.
What does taco bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so your hosts don’t need to. We pack it away afterwards.
What about power on site?
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.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
For event organisers in Southgate
Organising a club, school or community event in Southgate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Taco bars for events around Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Southgate and nearby villages. We cater in 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Southgate include Bruce Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Heath Hall (4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off. Local halls and clubs near Southgate can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby.
We cover events in every part of N14, N11, N21 and N13 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Southgate is on the A111 and A1004, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Southgate includes Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (within half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The New Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Why choose taco bar hire in Southgate?
Guests on special diets don’t need a separate meal.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos
- Team socials
- Milestone birthdays
- Barn parties
The A111 and A1004 run on or near Southgate, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Decide where the table goes before the day
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. From the truck, we put each order together; at the bar, guests build their own. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Southgate
- A menu built around your guests
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
London streets around Southgate can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four 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