Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party Taco Catering FAQs

Rehearsal dinners and wedding welcome parties are often more relaxed than the wedding reception, but they still need dependable timing, enough food and a service style that works with the venue and guest count.

Taco catering works especially well for welcome events because guests can choose from multiple proteins and gather around a casual but professionally managed service setup. These FAQs cover the planning details couples and families ask most often.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party Taco Catering

Can I book taco catering for a wedding welcome party?

Yes. LaLa Tacos caters wedding welcome parties throughout Southern California. We can provide on-site taco catering and work with you on the menu, guest count, service time, and setup for the event.

Can I book taco catering for a rehearsal dinner?

Yes. Rehearsal dinners are one of the wedding-related events we regularly cater. You can choose the menu, service style, and add-ons that work best for your rehearsal dinner.

Can appetizers start before taco service?

Yes. When placing your order, just let us know what timing you have in mind.

For larger events, we’ll work with you or your coordinator to coordinate the appetizer and taco service times.

Can I order an appetizer-only cocktail hour followed by taco service later?

Yes. We can serve appetizers during cocktail hour and begin taco service later at the scheduled meal time.

Can churros be served later than the tacos?

Yes. Normally, churro service begins shortly after taco service is completed.

If you would like churro service to begin one hour or more after taco service ends, additional service time will need to be purchased.

Should I include vendors in the food count if they will be eating?

Yes. If your vendors will be eating the main meal, they should be included in your guest count.

You generally do not need to include them for appetizers, since many vendors are working during that portion of the event. You also do not need to include LaLa Tacos team members in your vendor meal count.

How many tacos per person?

We plan for approximately 5 tacos per guest.

How long do you serve?

Service time depends on what you order. For taco service only, we typically serve for 1 hour for fewer than 50 guests and 1.5 hours for 50 guests or more.

We do not rush your guests. If people are still eating and service is naturally wrapping up, our team will use reasonable judgment rather than abruptly shutting everything down at the exact minute.

Can I add extra service time?

Yes. You can request additional service time from the LaLa Tacos lead at your event.

Additional time is $50 per employee for each additional 30 minutes.

Please do not offer cash directly to our employees unless LaLa Tacos management has specifically authorized them to accept payment for the additional time.

Can you cater inside a hotel or resort?

Yes. We can cater at hotels and resorts, but the setup depends on where the catering area is located.

For indoor service, propane is not permitted, so we would need to use one of our propane-free taco carts or another approved setup.

For an outdoor patio or terrace, a propane taco cart may be possible, but the hotel or resort must approve it in advance.

Please confirm the venue’s catering and propane rules before the event so we can plan the correct setup.

Can you cater at a private residence?

Yes. Private homes are one of the most common places we cater.

We regularly cater backyard parties, birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries, weddings, rehearsal dinners, Celebration of Life gatherings, and other events at private residences.

The main thing we need is safe access to the setup area. If there are narrow gates, stairs, a long walk from where we can park, or other access concerns, please let us know in advance.

Can you cater indoors if propane isn’t allowed?

Yes. We have propane-free indoor taco carts that can be used at venues where propane or live cooking is not permitted in the guest area.

Depending on the venue, some food preparation may take place in an approved kitchen or outdoor service area, while the indoor cart is used for serving.

How far in advance should I book my event?

You can book as far in advance as you’d like. Saturdays are our busiest days and often sell out, so we recommend reserving your date as early as possible.

How do I lock in my date?

Start by submitting your event through our Instant Quote Calculator at https://quote.lalatacos.com.

Your date is secured once you have a confirmed order with an order number and payment has been submitted. Until then, availability can change as other orders are booked.

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