Mini Tacos for Weddings
Handmade one-bite taco shells for cocktail hour, receptions and late-night snacks. A fun, memorable appetizer your guests will talk about.
Couples want a cocktail hour that feels different, and caterers want passed appetizers that are easy to plate for a big crowd. Our mini taco shells do both. Each shell is about 3 inches across, made by hand in New Jersey after you order, and ready to fill with no heating or prep.
Why Mini Tacos Work for Weddings
The one-bite format that caterers and planners love.
Easy to Pass
One or two bites, no plate or fork needed. Guests can hold a drink in one hand and a taco in the other.
Fast to Plate
No frying or warming. Your team fills and serves, so hundreds of appetizers go out quickly.
Something Guests Remember
A fresh twist on the usual cocktail hour lineup that gets people talking and taking photos.
Works With Any Menu
From short rib and crab cake to caprese and roasted veggies, the shell fits whatever your chef is serving.
Colors to Match
Choose from six shell colors to complement your wedding palette, or mix them for a bright, festive tray.
Great Late-Night Snack
Bring them back out at the end of the night. A tray of mini tacos disappears fast on the dance floor.
How Many Hors d’Oeuvres Do I Need?
Our suggestions. A starting point only, since every wedding is different.
All Hors d’Oeuvres Combined
We suggest about 5–7 pieces per guest, per hour for the first hour or two, counting every appetizer at cocktail hour. If a full dinner follows, plan toward the low end.
Serving Several Appetizers?
Split that total between them. With 3 different appetizers, that’s about 2 mini tacos per guest, per hour.
Longer Receptions
Guests eat less as the night goes on. After the first two hours, we suggest about 3 pieces per guest, per hour, plus a little extra if mini tacos come back out as a late-night snack.
These are general suggestions based on common catering guidelines, not a guarantee. How much your guests eat depends on the time of day, the season, the dress code (guests in formal wear often eat less finger food), your crowd, the rest of your menu and the order you serve things. Whatever comes out first usually gets eaten the most. Please use your own judgment when ordering. See more on how many appetizers per guest, or contact us about large orders.
Favorite Wedding Fillings
Classic wedding appetizers, served in a one-bite taco shell.
Lobster “Roll”
Chilled lobster salad with a touch of lemon, celery and chive. All the flavor of a lobster roll in one bite.
Peekytoe Crab
Sweet peekytoe crab with Cajun remoulade.
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted root vegetables finished with a pesto aioli.
Short Rib
Braised short rib, caramelized onion and horseradish cream.
Tuna Poke
Sesame tuna, sweet chili, scallion and toasted sesame seeds.
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
Pomegranate, golden raisins and tarragon. A colorful vegetarian option.
See all 28 mini taco filling ideas for more.
Colors & Display
Make the tacos part of your wedding look.
Bold & Colorful
Pick colors from your palette, like red, blue, green or orange, or go with our mixed case of red, white, blue and yellow.
Elegantly Displayed
Our bamboo, walnut and stainless steel trays and step racks hold each taco standing up for passing or a station.
Tip: keep extra trays in the kitchen, ready for the chefs to fill and swap in as tacos get eaten, so the display always looks full.
Ordering Timeline
Simple steps so your shells arrive on time.
Choose Your Shells
Pick your colors and decide how many to order using the suggestions above.
Order Ahead
Order up to 3 months before your wedding, so it’s one less thing to worry about.
Choose “I’m Planning Ahead”
At checkout, pick your wedding date. We’ll ship by Ground so your shells arrive a few days before.
We Make & Ship
Your shells are made fresh by hand and shipped on schedule for your big day.
Questions about a big order or a tight date? Call 908-829-5118 before you order.
Make Your Cocktail Hour Unforgettable
Handmade mini taco shells, made fresh after you order and shipped nationwide.