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Taco Bar Hire in Thames Ditton
Planning taco bar hire in Thames Ditton? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Evening wedding receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Thames Ditton?
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
We warm tortillas in batches and keep the fillings hot, so the bar stays fresh from the first plate to the last.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
About our taco bar hire in Thames Ditton
The bar can stand beside our food truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, as long as the venue agrees. Popular choices include burrito bowls, guacamole and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it’s a good fit for office lunches and engagement parties.
Near Thames Ditton, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; we need the venue’s permission, a level spot and somewhere to unload. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
How we price taco bar hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Guest numbers
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
Toppings
The toppings are where guests make each taco their own, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Also near Thames Ditton
Also in Thames Ditton
A build-your-own taco bar in Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. For an event in Thames Ditton, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Thames Ditton. Thames Ditton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Croydon, about 10 miles away.
The A307 run on or near Thames Ditton, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one. Parks such as Giggs Hill Green normally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
Wherever your event is in KT7, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Being close to the A307, Thames Ditton is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Thames Ditton includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Dragon pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Questions from Thames Ditton
Is Thames Ditton close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can the taco bar cater for special diets?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will talk it through.
How the day works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can enjoy your event. From late May to late September, sunset in Thames Ditton moves from about 8:55pm to 7:05pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
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Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. We keep the fillings hot and refill the dishes through service. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Quoted for your event
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Events we cater in Thames Ditton
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, so there are fewer special requests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff parties
- Office lunches
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Thames Ditton has its own station, Thames Ditton station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access, power and water needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thames Ditton? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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