Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire for Upstreet events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Upstreet and across Kent.
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches
- Team socials
Book taco bar hire in Upstreet
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. Daylight in Upstreet runs to about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- Tell us the date, the venue, how many guests and any diets.
- We suggest fillings, salsas and toppings for the bar and send a quote.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Taco bar hire in Upstreet, served fresh
Fillings are agreed with you, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. It suits christenings and family parties and evening receptions, serving guacamole, fresh salsas and warm corn and flour tortillas.
Near Upstreet, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Planning the serving area
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- Space for a serving table on level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Upstreet
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
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.
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.
What’s on the menu
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, with at least one vegan. We agree them with you.
Nearby places to Upstreet
Other catering in Upstreet
Taco bars for events around Upstreet
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Upstreet will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Sturry station is about 3.8 miles away. Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area normally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. With the sea within about 5 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze don’t mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. We can cater an event on streets such as St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (under half a mile east)
Upstreet questions
Which station should guests use for Upstreet?
Guests can use Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west of Upstreet.
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
The taco bar can sit next to the truck or trailer, or in a spot of its own. We need a nearby place to unload, plus the venue’s agreement.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We do not publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you’ll get a quote. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Set out seating near the bar
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
Occasions we cater for in Upstreet
It gets people talking: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Upstreet can book us for events such as:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Company parties
- Office lunches
- Engagement parties
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu you choose
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
How it compares
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- 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