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Taco Bar Hire in Upton Grey
Planning taco bar hire in Upton Grey? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Wedding evening food
- Wedding meals
- Leaving and retirement parties
Get a quote for taco bar hire in Upton Grey
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A clear area in front of the station
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upton Grey
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
Taco bar hire in Upton Grey, served fresh
We run the taco bar ourselves: keeping the fillings hot, warming tortillas and topping up the bowls. Nobody from your side needs to lift a spoon. Popular choices include burrito bowls, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole, which works well for office lunches and engagement parties.
In a small place like Upton Grey, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If the truck cannot get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning a taco bar in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Upton Grey will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Wherever your event is in RG25, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Upton Grey
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Upton Grey?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
What should the venue provide?
A level spot for the serving table, room to queue and somewhere close to unload our vehicle. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
Do you cover Upton Grey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upton Grey is within our area. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
It depends on the event and the timings. As a guide, our bookings normally fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Events we cater in Upton Grey
It gets people talking: people chat about salsas and fillings while they build.
In Upton Grey and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Barn and marquee parties
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The wet-weather plan
Taco bar hire or something else?
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- A plan agreed before the day
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Quoted for your event
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
How the day works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Upton Grey until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- 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.
- 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.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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DIY taco night or 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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way.
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
- 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