How Much Catering to Order per Person When Ordering Tacos?

Tacos are one of the most versatile food options because they’re good for almost any occasion or gathering. They’re affordable and almost anyone can eat them. If you have vegetarians or vegans who are guests, it’s easy to substitute the meat with vegan options. Plus, you can also opt for a create-your-own taco bar so people can pile on the toppings they like.

But how many tacos should you ask your catering service to prepare? Order too many and you’ll have leftovers for days. Order too few and you risk letting your guests go hungry.

Wonder no more. In this article, we’ll help you arrive at a pretty good estimate so you’ll end up ordering and paying for the right amount of tacos.

Here’s what you need to consider:

What Type of Event Are You Hosting?

When ordering tacos, consider the type of event you’re hosting. People generally eat less at board meetings than lunch-and-learn sessions. Remember that a social event with a relaxed setting and more opportunities to mingle encourages people to eat more food.

So, keep in mind the context of the event and how much focus will be on the food. A safe estimate for most events is two tacos per person. If your attendees have more time and leeway to socialize and if no other types of food will be served, consider bringing that number up to three or four.

How Long Will Your Event Last?

Your guests won’t be eating too many tacos if the event or meeting is short and sweet. In this case, you won’t need to order much catering and can keep the per-person serving size at two tacos each.

However, if the event is a four-hour lunch or a half-day workshop, people will naturally go back for seconds or even thirds for a pick-me-up. So, you will need to order more tacos per person.

You may have to double the tacos per person for a half-day event or even quadruple the catering serving size for a full-day event. Also, order more varieties of tacos so people don’t get bored from eating the same thing all day. At Taco Ocho we have plenty of tacos from classics like chicken and beef fajita, brisket to speciality like smoked chicken elote, Latin Love, Beef Colorado, and plenty of vegan options like our Ranchero and Ocho Maya tacos.

Consider Guests’ Dietary Needs When Deciding on Taco Fillings

Now that you’ve factored in the type and duration of the event you’re having, consider the taco fillings. If you have any guests with Gluten Free, Vegan or Vegetarian diets you will need to confirm whether they have taco fillings for those guests. Thankfully at Taco Ocho, we have options for Gluten Free, Vegan or Vegetarian diets. 

Order Tacos With Taco Ocho

Since 2011, Taco Ocho has been providing delicious Mexican fare for all kinds of small and large events. Whether you need catering for office meetings, weddings, birthday parties, graduations, or other events, we got you covered.

Order tacos for your next event from Taco Ocho. Our tacos are made with a lot of Latin Love and care so you and your guests can be sure that they’re delicious from start to finish!