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Taco bar caterers in Tilgate: build-your-own tacos
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos keeps your guests happy at your event in Tilgate.
- Barn parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding day food
Book taco bar hire in Tilgate
Taco bar hire in Tilgate, from our truck or trailer
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 pickled onions and toppings, fresh salsas and warm corn and flour tortillas, and it suits evening receptions and leaving and retirement parties.
Near Tilgate, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; the station needs a level surface, the venue’s permission and somewhere to unload. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books taco bar hire in Tilgate?
You aren’t limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Leaving dos
- Engagement parties
- Working lunches
- Garden parties
When the service is at a church such as Holy Trinity, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
Where the truck can go in Tilgate
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Give us separate numbers for children
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll set out the options in your quote.
Taco bars for events around Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Tilgate and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Parks such as Tilgate Park generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Crawley station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cover events in every part of RH10 and RH11. From York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Grasshopper pub (less than half a mile south)
How it compares
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. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Tilgate
Which station should guests use for Tilgate?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, our bookings usually fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
How does taco bar hire work?
Guests take a plate and fill their tortillas from the dishes on the bar. We run the bar from set-up to pack-down.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Nearby places to Tilgate
What else we do in Tilgate
What affects the price in Tilgate
These are the factors that matter most:
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
- Staff for serving and the bar
Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Evenings in Tilgate stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Find out what power and water are available
Get a quote
Planning taco bar hire in Tilgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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The menu, item by item
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot.
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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