Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Wallingford events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Wallingford and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches
- Wedding day food
Taco bar hire near Wallingford
Taco bar hire in Wallingford, served fresh
Truck and trailer bookings generally suit around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we will size the taco bar to match. For wedding breakfasts and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of slow-cooked fillings kept hot, warm corn and flour tortillas and fresh salsas.
Near Wallingford, 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. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Taco bar hire in Wallingford: local tips
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Wallingford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cater right across the region, from Wallingford to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary-le-More, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. Close to Wallingford are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (1.7 miles north-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. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wallingford, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles can’t reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Taco bar hire in OX10 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close or the roads around them. Wallingford is on the A4130, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Wallingford for taco bar hire include Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Wallingford includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (within half a mile north-east) and Wallingford School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile east)
Occasions we cater for in Wallingford
It looks generous: bright salsas, fresh guacamole and bowls of toppings in a row.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Wallingford, you could book us for events such as:
- Company parties
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Marquee parties
Parks such as Kinecroft generally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Soft corn and flour tortillas, kept warm so there is always one ready. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Wallingford questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary-le-More: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Wallingford close to London?
It’s about 45 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What does taco bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How we price taco bar hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The length of service
- Serving staff
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Your menu ideas
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Send us allergy details in writing
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Nachos to share can keep guests going before the bar opens.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
What happens on the day
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. In Wallingford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- A clear area in front of the station
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- 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