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Taco bar caterers in The Sands
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole for events in The Sands.
- Wedding day food
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Team lunches
Planning an event in The Sands?
About our taco bar hire in The Sands
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. At marquee parties and birthday parties, we can serve fresh salsas, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
Somewhere as small as The Sands, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If the truck can’t get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, as long as we can unload within a short walk. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Room nearby to park and unload our vehicle
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
How it compares
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar handles vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests without separate plates. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Around midsummer it stays light in The Sands until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- We suggest fillings, salsas and toppings for the bar and send a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
Taco bars for events around The Sands
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in The Sands, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book. Venues in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of The Sands, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go.
Taco bar hire in GU10 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. From The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. For events just outside The Sands, we cover Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
Common questions in The Sands
Which station is closest to The Sands?
Guests can use Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west of The Sands.
How far is The Sands from central London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and the timings. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Can guests build tacos at a wedding breakfast?
The taco bar can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue.
Do you cater in The Sands?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including The Sands. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Popular choices
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema, agreed with you.
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Places near The Sands
Also in The Sands
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- What the venue already provides
- How long we’re needed on site
- What’s on the menu
There is no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
- 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