Taco fiesta

What it is

A colourful, relaxed party around a build-your-own taco bar. Easy to scale for big groups, great for mixed ages and dietary needs, and a piñata keeps the kids happy.

Plan ahead

• One week before: buy a piñata and fill it, plus papel picado bunting and taco holders.
• The day before: make salsa, pickled onions and slow-cook the meat.

Taco bar

• Proteins: slow-cooked chicken tinga, pulled pork carnitas, spiced black beans
• Shells: soft corn and flour tortillas, hard shells
• Toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, pickled red onion, coriander, lime, grated cheese, soured cream, lettuce, hot sauces Allow 3 tacos per adult.

Activities

• Piñata: hang it from a tree branch; children take turns with a stick, youngest first.
• Hot sauce challenge: for adults who want it - start mild.

Food and drink

• Tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole
• Mexican street corn (elote)
• Agua fresca (blended watermelon with lime and water), lemonade and beer
• Churros with chocolate sauce

Tips

• Keep tortillas warm wrapped in a tea towel or a tortilla warmer.
• Label vegetarian and gluten-free options.