Reading · England
Taco bar hire in Whitley Wood, Reading
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Whitley Wood.
- Evening receptions
- Engagement parties
- Wedding day food
Planning an event in Whitley Wood?
Events we cater in Whitley Wood
You aren’t limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
- Evening wedding receptions
- Engagement parties
Guests leaving a church like St Paul's Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Taco bar hire in Whitley Wood, from our food truck or trailer
You choose the fillings with us, perhaps carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. It suits leaving dos and garden parties, serving pickled onions and toppings, burrito bowls and warm corn and flour tortillas.
For a place the size of Whitley Wood, a garden or a hall nearby can suit a taco bar. We set up and run the station, and guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Let us know about the drive and parking. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
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What else we do in Whitley Wood
About the menu
Salsas
A row of salsas, mild to hot, made for your event.
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and get on with serving. A December taco bar in Whitley Wood will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Start with the essentials: the date, venue, headcount and diets.
- We plan the fillings and toppings with you and quote for them.
- We agree where the table goes and where our vehicle can unload.
- On the day our staff lay out the bar and keep it stocked while guests build their tacos.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Getting a price
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Whitley Wood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Whitley Wood: venues, access and set-up
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. For taco bar hire in Whitley Wood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in all 34 towns and villages across 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 typically needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. By road, Whitley Wood is on or near the M4, so bringing the taco bar and our food truck or trailer is straightforward.
We cover events in every part of RG2, RG7 and RG6 and the streets around it. From Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. With the M4 close by, Whitley Wood is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover events in Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Whitley Wood has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
How it compares
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What we offer in Whitley Wood
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Book food, drinks or both
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Whitley Wood
Is it possible to have you in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Who looks after the taco bar?
The taco bar is served from a table or station by our staff, so you do not need helpers. We pack it away afterwards.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
How does taco bar hire work?
Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. We run the bar from set-up to pack-down.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Who clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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.
- 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