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Taco bar caterers in Woodend: build-your-own tacos
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Woodend, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Office lunches
- Staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
Taco bar hire near Woodend
Woodend questions
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Woodend?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Will you travel to a small place like Woodend?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the bar around them.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
Do you cook on site?
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.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
How big an event can you cater?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Can guests build tacos at a wedding breakfast?
A taco bar works well for a relaxed wedding breakfast. Service is timed around speeches and photos. Read our taco bar guide for ideas.
Taco bar hire in Woodend, served fresh
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese. It works well for milestone birthdays and leaving and retirement parties, with warm corn and flour tortillas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and fresh salsas.
Near Woodend, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. We set up the station and our team runs it. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
We warm tortillas in batches and keep the fillings hot, so the bar stays fresh from the first plate to the last.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we will confirm what’s possible in your quote.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
Taco bars for events around Woodend
Woodend is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Woodend to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Woodend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.6 miles west.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingsmead (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east) and Southend (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Daylight in Woodend runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Occasions we cater for in Woodend
Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests eat from the same table.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Team socials
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement parties
When the service is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Woodend
These are the factors that matter most:
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we’re serving
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your date and when you want service to start
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice. You choose them with us.
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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