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Taco bar hire in Whitley, Reading
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Whitley. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving dos
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Whitley?
Taco bar hire for your event in Whitley
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving, and nobody waits long. We serve slow-cooked fillings kept hot, warm corn and flour tortillas and a build-your-own taco bar, and it is a good fit for garden parties and wedding breakfasts.
Near Whitley, 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. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
Indoors or under cover, the bar carries on whatever the weather.
Nachos to share can keep guests going before the bar opens.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Popular choices
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. A December taco bar in Whitley will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Where the truck can go in Whitley
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
Common questions in Whitley
Which station is closest to Whitley?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Whitley from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, but we cannot promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you come to Whitley?
Yes, we do. Whitley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Perfect for your event in Whitley
It’s informal but still feels looked after, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up through your event.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Whitley, you could book us for occasions like:
- Wedding evening food
- Family celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Team socials
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Agnes, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. For a taco bar, we need a serving spot, a nearby place to unload and the venue’s permission, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Whitley
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A menu built around your guests
- We cover Whitley and the whole of Reading
- A clear quote
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Taco bar hire in Whitley: local tips
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Tell us where your event in Whitley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Thinking of a taco bar in Pearman's Copse? Catering in a public park generally needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. If people are travelling in by rail, Reading Green Park station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG2, RG1 and RG19, we can bring taco bar hire to you. Whether your event is on Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. For events just outside Whitley, we cover Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include World Turned Upside Down pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
- 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