Kent · England
Taco bar hire in Upton, Kent
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Upton. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Team lunches
Planning an event in Upton?
Upton questions
How far is Upton from central London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can you serve near the sea around Upton?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not generally stop service from the truck or trailer. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Do you do parties at home?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and each guest builds their own. We stay to keep everything hot and stocked.
Taco bar hire in Upton, from our truck or trailer
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. If the truck cannot get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, with the venue’s agreement. It suits wedding evening food and wedding meals, with a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and slow-cooked fillings kept hot.
In a smaller place like Upton, a taco bar in your garden or a local hall keeps things simple. We set up and run the station, and guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Let us know about the drive and parking. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato, cooked separately.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
Who books taco bar hire in Upton?
Everyone builds a plate that suits them.
In Upton and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening receptions
- Wedding day food
- Barn parties
- Team lunches
For guests coming by train, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
A build-your-own taco bar in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. From the centre of Upton to the outskirts, taco bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Upton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Close to Upton are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.5 miles west). 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. After a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. Upton is within about 2 miles of the sea, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites typically need permission.
We serve at events all over CT10, CT11 and CT12. We can cater an event on streets such as Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or the roads around them. Upton is on the A255, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Upton for taco bar hire include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Upton
What else we do in Upton
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Upton until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we’re serving
- Travel, parking and access
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your menu ideas
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose taco bar hire in Upton?
Sandwich platters are convenient but forgettable. Warm tortillas and hot fillings give a lunch more to talk about. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Catering across Kent, including Upton
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Allergen information for everything we serve
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upton
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- 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