Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire in The Platt
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in The Platt, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Milestone birthdays
- Barn parties
- Leaving dos
Get a quote for taco bar hire in The Platt
Comparing your options
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across Kent, including The Platt
- A clear quote
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
How our taco bar hire works in The Platt
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. It suits summer garden parties and evening wedding receptions, with pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar.
Near The Platt, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. 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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What taco bar hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests we are serving
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning the serving area
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
Common questions in The Platt
Do you come out to small places like The Platt?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Which station is closest to The Platt?
Guests can use Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east of The Platt.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Taco bars for events around The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of The Platt or on the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. The Platt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
After a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Alban, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. For guests coming by train, Frant station is about 1.7 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape about 4 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from The Platt. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to The Platt for taco bar hire include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Evenings in The Platt stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Why choose taco bar hire in The Platt?
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Wedding evening food
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and family parties
Parks such as Eridge Park generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Set out seating near the bar
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather, so plan somewhere sheltered if you can.
Tell us if you need plates and cutlery and we will set out the options in your quote.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The menu, item by item
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
- 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