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Taco bar caterers in Wapping: build-your-own tacos
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Wapping and the surrounding area.
- Company parties
- Engagement parties
- Birthday celebrations
Taco bar hire for Wapping events
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Taco bar hire for your event in Wapping
A taco bar puts the whole spread on one table: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. It suits birthday celebrations and family get-togethers, with a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In Wapping, all a taco bar needs is room for the station and space for guests to queue. Let us know about the loading point and any stairs, lifts or narrow doorways. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Where
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. From late May to late September, sunset in Wapping moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning taco bar hire in Wapping? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Popular choices
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole, so we keep it topped up.
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Wapping: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Wapping?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Who looks after the taco bar?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes through service.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Serving staff
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Your choice of food and drinks
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- What you’d like on the menu
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How it compares
Buffet trays can go cold and tired. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen-aware menus
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area in front of the station
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
Wapping is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Wapping
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
Planning a taco bar in Wapping
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E1 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We cater in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Wapping station is in Wapping itself. Around Wapping, historic houses include Mansion House (1.3 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
Wherever your event is in E1, E1W and SE16, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road or the roads around them. Wapping is on the A101 and A1210, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Wapping include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Hermitage Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Town of Ramsgate pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Wapping
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Wapping? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Perfect for your event in Wapping
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, which cuts down on special orders.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches
By road, Wapping is on or near the A101 and A1210, so bringing the taco bar and our food truck or trailer is straightforward.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Wapping
Also in Wapping
- 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