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Taco bar caterers in Thorpe
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings keeps your guests happy at your event in Thorpe.
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement parties
- Working lunches
Book taco bar hire in Thorpe
A closer look at the menu
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
Taco bar hire for your event in Thorpe
Our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we’ll size the taco bar to match. On the menu are a build-your-own taco bar, warm corn and flour tortillas and pickled onions and toppings, and it suits wedding breakfasts and anniversary parties.
Somewhere as small as Thorpe, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If lanes or soft ground stop the truck getting close, the station can be set up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Winter evenings in Thorpe close in by about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
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How we price taco bar hire
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
- Serving staff
- Food, drinks or both
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Thorpe, and we will put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
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. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Catering across Surrey, including Thorpe
- A menu built around your guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Places near Thorpe
What else we do in Thorpe
Thorpe questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Is Thorpe close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Do you cover Thorpe?
Yes, we do. Thorpe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning a taco bar in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Thorpe, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Thorpe. Thorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Woking, about 7 miles away.
By road, Thorpe is on or near the B388, so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward. For guests coming by train, Virginia Water station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the TW20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Streets in the area include Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Thorpe include the B388, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (within half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Planning the serving area
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
Perfect for your event in Thorpe
You aren’t limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Office lunches
- Wedding evening food
- Wedding day food
Around Thorpe, historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south). 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.
Before you book anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas