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Taco bar hire in Upperton, East Sussex
A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Upperton, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Wedding evening food
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding day food
Taco bar hire in Upperton
Taco bar hire for your event in Upperton
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. For evening receptions and birthday celebrations, we can serve burrito bowls, warm corn and flour tortillas and a build-your-own taco bar for your guests.
In and around Upperton, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books taco bar hire in Upperton?
Guests choose exactly what goes on their plate, which cuts down on special orders.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Upperton, you could book us for events such as:
- Christenings and family parties
- Working lunches
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
Parks such as Gildrege 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
- When payment is due
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access, power and water needs
Places near Upperton
What else we do in Upperton
Planning a taco bar in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For taco bar hire in Upperton, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Upperton. Upperton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Upperton to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
By rail: Upperton has its own station, Eastbourne station. After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. With the South Downs National Park about 6 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Upperton. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload. With the sea within about a mile, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze do not mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
We cater events across BN21, BN22 and BN20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Upperton include the A2021 and A2040, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upperton include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rainbow pub (under half a mile west)
Where the truck can go in Upperton
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Space for a serving table on level ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. From late May to late September, sunset in Upperton moves from about 8:50pm to 7:00pm. 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 plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Upperton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
- Food, drinks or both
- Whether you need disposables
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Upperton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Is it possible to have you in Gildrege Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level spot for the serving table, room to queue and somewhere close to unload our vehicle. We confirm power and water when you book.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the bar around them.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
Guests take a plate and fill their tortillas from the dishes on the bar. We run the bar from set-up to pack-down.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upperton? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, item by item
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice. We agree them with you.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
- 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