TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos

ALL of Vermont and most of New Hampshire

About This Vendor

Mobile Taco (and bar) Ops plus a whole lotta plaid

TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos is a restaurant and wedding catering business based in White River Junction, Vermont. Our fun, unique and vibrant restaurant expanded in the spring of 2018 to feature a plaid-wrapped taco trailer complete with four draft beer lines and the ability to venture all over the state to cater in some truly epic locals! We now have a second trailer (new to 2023) and have doubled our booking capacity! If you see our availability blocked off on the calendar, it means that both trailers are already booked, otherwise we still have at least one booking slot open for your big celebration! In 2022, our 4th - and busiest - season, we were fortunate enough to cater over 90 events! Our crew is well versed in off-site food and beverage service and we look forward to providing guidance based on the specific needs and expectations of each couple with the goal of ensuring that every guest continues to rave about the food (and service) for weeks after the celebration! Cuisine: TRAIL BREAK offers unique, fresh and fun food to cater to a myriad of dietary restrictions and tastes. Menus are fully customizeable and, with all food made on site to order, our ability to handle modifications to fit every guests' needs creates a stress-free menu planning experience for couples excited to try something out of the ordinary. Charred shishito peppers, house made serrano guac, and spiced grilled watermelon are all great ways to set the tone during cocktail hour. Speaking of cocktail hour, TRAIL BREAK is fully licensed in the state of Vermont to serve beer, wine and cocktails at any venue you are hosting your epic party at! Four draft lines (which you chose the kegs for) are available on the trailer and fun, big-batch cocktails like guava margaritas, the 'beach bum' rum punch or Silo Maple mole old fashions are popular choices for couples seeking bar services alongside their catered meal. When it comes time for the main course, tacos are front and center! Grilled fish, carne asada, slow roasted carnitas and black bean tacos are among the favorites that are made to order while each guest helps themselves to exciting sides like grilled street corn, sweet potato hash and avocado-ranch summer salad! TRAIL BREAK's menu and service will provide a casual, yet efficiently executed, alternative to traditional catering at a lower price point than what couples might expect. We are excited to seeing where the upcoming season takes our 'mobile taco ops' and look forward to hearing from excited couples as they embark on their party planning process!

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Cuisine

Mexican

Dietary Options

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Food Trucks, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Servers

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TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos Reviews

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Reviewed On 9/14/2023 by One June C

Topher and the trail break crew were a delight to work with, they helped set the ideal vibe for our wedding, and provided incredible food and service that our guests are still raving about today! 10/10 would hire again for any gathering!

Reviewed On 9/12/2023 by Abhi B

Hands down the best vendor we hired for our wedding. All of our guests were raving about the food and cocktails. They even worked with us to get kegs of beer from the brewery where we had our first date. Made the process super easy and stress...

free. Pricing is also very reasonable. Staff was super friendly and also made sure that we were looked after as the bride and groom. Would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for an amazing experience for their guests.

Reviewed On 9/11/2023 by Maki H

Trail Break is the must have food truck at your wedding! Topher and the Trail Crew are AMAZING! We had a backyard wedding with ~100 guests and everyone could not stop talking about the food. We are 2 days post wedding and are still getting mess...

ages from family and friends raving. Everything from the cocktail hour to the dinner service was phenomenal. Topher's communication throughout the entire planning process was great and he went above and beyond accommodating our needs. 10/10, could not recommend more!!

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Reviewed On 9/06/2023 by KIM G

"Tacos? In Vermont?!" everyone said when we told them what we'd decided to do for our son's rehearsal dinner. As Californians, YES! We were determined to deliver both the sunshine (after a summer of near non-stop rain) and the tacos for our s...

on's backyard wedding in Thetford. The Friday evening event for 50 guests was fabulous - Trail Break took care of everything for us, providing all the festive set-up along with fun drinks (margaritas, beers and craft sodas) and of course - excellent tacos. The rural site was a bit tricky for the taco truck to back into but the staff were all very calm and careful and managed to get the truck to where we wanted it and set-up quickly. We did a salsa/guac station for appetizers which was really much better than I expected (our SoCal bar on this type of fare is pretty high!) And the street corn and salads were stellar as well. The low key vibe of having a taco truck as a welcome event was the perfect way to break the ice for our guests who had come from California, Florida and Denmark for this wedding. VT friends of ours have already booked Trail Break for their daughter's wedding next fall, so we'll have the opportunity to come back and enjoy it all again! Highly recommend :)

Reviewed On 9/05/2023 by Brenda K

We used Trail Break catering for our son's rehearsal dinner. Very responsive and easy to work with. The food was outstanding. Everyone loved the tacos. The pineapple salsa was a big hit and their chips were the best I've ever had. We also inc...

luded their bar option which was awesome. I would definitely use them again. Highly recommend.

Reviewed On 9/05/2023 by Brad W

Really great event to have the Trail Break Taco truck at a party in mid-August, the Friday evening before our Saturday wedding. The staff, excellent food, and on-tap beverages made a very fun and relaxed event. It was very easy working with To...

pher to build the food and drink menu, and have it prepped on-site by a cheerful accommodating taco team. As a surprise, we had the Palmer Lane Maple Creemee truck pull in for the last hour of the party. The Trail Break Taco and Palmer Lane Maple are a combo that's hard to beat for a yard party.

Reviewed On 8/25/2023 by Ashley N

Trail Break catered a company event and exceeded all of our expectations. A week later, guests are still talking about how great the food was. They were wonderful to work with prior to the event. We can't wait to work with them again soon!

Reviewed On 8/18/2023 by Mollie M

We hired trail break for a 110 person party at our farm. WOW did they deliver! The food was superb and the guests kept talking about it. It worked great for the variety of allergies and dietary preferences guests had. Tacos are easily gluten-fr...

ee, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and great for omnivores! The drinks were awesome - without us even asking they had a hard-to-get beer that had the guests excited. The mixed drinks were bangin' too! The staff were so friendly and attentive. I'd hire TrailBreak again for sure.

Reviewed On 8/15/2023 by Lauren C

TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos catered the rehearsal/welcome dinner for our wedding and did an awesome job. They made everything super easy - providing great food, drinks, all of the plates/cutlery, and even music. Perfect for a casual, outdoor weddi...

ng or other event. Lots of good food for a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

Reviewed On 8/15/2023 by Dylan M

These guys were the best! We had Trail Break cater our barn wedding in NH. Their fun vibe and great food had all our guests raving. They were very helpful working out a menu with us and provided the perfect experience.

Reviewed On 7/08/2023 by JANET H

We hired Trail Break for a party to celebrate our son's wedding at our house. We were super pleased with the truck, the crew, the tacos and the drinks. From what I could tell everyone was fully enjoying them. I received got nothing but posit...

ive feedback. For me as the host, the highlight, besides all that tasty food, was knowing I didn't have to think about food or drinks for the party. I had to keep reminding myself that it was covered and I could move onto other details. Trailbreak made for a fun and festive event.

Reviewed On 1/27/2023 by SAMUEL B

Literally the most wonderful caterer ever. Fantastic food, fun attentive, efficient staff, just overall awesome!!!

Reviewed On 12/24/2022 by David S

We hired Topher and TRAIL BREAK for our wedding welcome party/rehearsal dinner. They provided tacos, cocktails, and snacks for ~75 people. We had an awesome experience working with Topher. He customized our menu to our taste, budget, and event...

size, and was great working with our outdoor venue. The tacos were spectacular and many of our guests came up to us raving about the food. We really appreciate all of the time Topher spent helping make this a great event for us, and we would highly recommend TRAIL BREAK to anyone.

Reviewed On 10/24/2022 by Lydia P

When I first found Trail Break, I couldn't believe all the good things people had to say about their food, their service, and everything in between, it sounded too good to be true. So, without even trying their tacos first, I booked them to cat...

er my wedding. The wedding was this past weekend and let them just say, the tacos were a hit! All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how good they were, the options made it easy for everyone to get something they liked, and all the sides really brought the whole thing together. Due to staffing issues, there was some trouble with communication along the way, but in the end, they over delivered and knocked it out of the park! I couldn't recommend them enough!

Reviewed On 10/24/2022 by Caitlin S

Trail break tacos is amazing! Their food is beyond delicious and they cooperated with us every step of the way to plan our wedding. Our guests raved about their delicious tacos and street corn. They made the day so easy for us and we are so gra...

teful to them!

Reviewed On 10/24/2022 by Lise L

Hands down the BEST taco truck and catering in all of New England. My family and I are huge fans of the restaurant, so when my son got engaged, we instantly knew that we had to have them cater the wedding celebration. Amazing doesn't even begin...

to come close to describing how incredible they are! Topher is a master craftsmen and will guide you through creating the reception of your dreams. The food is super fresh, cooked to order, and our guests absolutely raved that it was the best wedding reception food ever. The taco techs on site could also not have been more amazing to work with. They are super fun and friendly, fast, efficient and execute like a well oiled machine. Trail Break truly set the tone for the best wedding ever, and we are so thankful to have had them be a part of our special day!

Reviewed On 10/23/2022 by Janine M

Train Break taps + tacos provided the most delicious food for my daughter's wedding. The drinks were wonderful and service was very smooth. Topher is super nice communication ahead of time was timely and smooth. We couldn't be happier that w...

e used this food truck.

Reviewed On 10/17/2022 by Nora W

The best taco truck in New England. The food- Fantastic The service - exceptional The staff - totally dope. Trail Break was extremely helpful with us through the whole wedding process. We booked them about 2 years prior to our date and they ...

were extremely transparent and accommodating throughout. All of my guests raved about the tacos, margs, and beers; so incredible. Topher was our main contact and as brides planning our own wedding, he was extremely helpful and patient with all of our questions, concerns, and cravings. Dinner was served really quickly, beer was poured in exuberant amounts, and for a 130, open bar wedding, the price was perfect. Cannot recommend them enough, I want them to cater every event I go to.

Reviewed On 10/16/2022 by Diana S

Two weeks after the wedding rehearsal dinner catered by Trail Break's taco truck, and our guests are still talking about the amazing food, fabulous beer, unique cider and yummy margaritas. Working with laid back Topher is deceiving. He makes ...

everything easy, personalized and fun. He does all the work (with his lovely hardworking wife and crew). Sit back and enjoy an incredible cool vibe experience from start to finish with this caterer. Highly recommended!!!

Reviewed On 10/09/2022 by Eliza S

Guests continue to rave about our wedding food and drink. People had positive interactions with the staff, and Topher was accommodating with us regarding event logistics. If you want something outside of the typical boring wedding food, choose...

Trail Break! It's great for people with allergies as well. Everything went perfectly smoothly at the event!

Reviewed On 9/26/2022 by Gracie W

We used trail break for our Vermont wedding this past weekend. I have only positive things to say. The food was incredible. Pineapple salsa, spicy margaritas, amazing tacos were all 10/10!! Topher was wonderful to work with and was very transpa...

rent and clear. The truck itself was perfectly self-sufficient and the staff working were professional, kind and efficient. They arrived right on time and even adjusted to start service a little earlier when our ceremony ended early. We also got to take home all the amazing leftovers and will be eating them for weeks to come. We couldn't think of one thing we would have wanted done differently.

Reviewed On 9/22/2022 by James R

Trail Break is the real deal! We are so happy to have had Trail Break cater our wedding. The food is amazing and the taco truck experience is unbeatable. Working with Topher and the team was a breeze too, seriously such a hard working group of ...

taco pros! The bar service was unique and fun which fit perfectly with our big day. Cannot recommended Trail Break enough!

Reviewed On 8/29/2022 by Lia A

I was a little hesitant getting a food truck for our wedding because I wasn’t sure if it was going to seem too casual and I didn’t know how the food would travel (it was over a 2 hour drive for the food truck to get to Burlington). I was so wro...

ng! Everyone still says how yummy it all was and how much fun they had at wedding being that they could dance, eat, sit, walk the beach when they wanted! The food truck not only gave the guests a “choose your own adventure” feel, but behind the scenes, my groom and I did the same. We picked all of the apps, beers on tap, sides, wine, and pass around apps. I also asked them to add a champagne toast along with two signature cocktails and they did not disappoint! They came with everything they/we needed and the food was prepared fresh and with love. We just saw too that they are updating our invoice to reflect the alcohol drank and it turns out we are saving even more than we thought. So honest and professional. We love Trail Break!!

Reviewed On 8/28/2022 by Sharon H

Working with Trail Break was effortless. They modified the food and beverage menu smoothly. The day of the rehearsal dinner they arrived in time, set up quickly and unobtrusively. The food was unexpectedly delicious and perfect for the occasion...

and the staff that was on site was courteous and efficient. The venue was in Rochester Vermont ....very remote area but that did not phase the crew at all. Kudos for a job well done!!

Reviewed On 8/16/2022 by Karla B

Perfect for our annual company family picnic of 40 people. Tons of yummy food. We had a mix of ages from toddlers to adults and everyone enjoyed the food. We had the salsa/guac bar and homemade quesadilla as apps. Tacos are served fresh! Eve...

ryone loved the churros. Margaritas were superb. The two person crew (Seamus and Dylan) were amazing and very accommadating. From setup to cleanup everything went smoothly. They even packed up all the leftovers for us to take home. We would definitely hire Trail Break again for another event. Don't hesitate and book them now!

Reviewed On 8/04/2022 by Becky A

Hire TRAIL BREAK to cater your wedding!! We are sooo glad we did! The food was amazing and Topher was great to work with. They do food and bar for less than other caterers we looked at. We were initially skeptical about having a food truck v. a...

traditional plated dinner but Topher talked us through all our concerns and we are so glad we went this route. Do not give your guests dry chicken and steamed vegetables - give them yummy yummy tacos and spicy watermelon margaritas! We wanted our wedding to be fun and it was and we owe a big thank you to Topher and his team <3

Reviewed On 7/26/2022 by Katie H

My husband lived across the street from Trail Break when we were first dating, so we spent a lot of time there early on in our relationship and knew they would be the perfect wedding caterer, and they sure delivered! The food was amazing, the s...

taff was super friendly, and Topher was awesome with communication and advice in the lead-up. Can’t recommend the taco trailer enough!

Reviewed On 7/06/2022 by Tess C

Trail Break made our wedding an EXPERIENCE! From the flavorful tacos to the genuine service, our guests were blown away by the amazing crew in flannel. Our parents at first questioned why we wanted a food truck at our wedding......after one bit...

e of his taco my dad turned to me and said, this food is out of this world good. My brother in law who lives in LA said they were the best tacos he has ever had. Thank you Topher and team, you made our wedding such a fun and delicious event. You were so easy to work with, adaptable, and most importantly your energy was always positive. We so appreciate you traveling as far as you did for our wedding. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Matthew M

TRAIL BREAK catered our wedding with 140 guests with ease. Topher made the process a breeze and his taco-slinging team were personable and professional! The wedding planning process is stressful but Topher’s communication was always A+ and, eve...

n during the staffing shortage of 2021, he always made time for us to make sure we were happy. On the wedding day TRAIL BREAK couldn’t have been better. The food was incredible - and there was a ton of it! Our guests were pleased with the food served and we had tasty leftovers for days! I had many guests say they’d be visiting the TRAIL BREAK restaurant after having it at our wedding. As a couple who are vegetarian/gluten-free, this is a great, inclusive, and delicious caterer for people who have dietary restrictions. The taco trailer made a great conversation piece and was a fun way to get people moving and active. The staff were friendly; always with a smile on their face! We have no regrets hiring TRAIL BREAK to cater our wedding. Topher and his team did an incredible job and had a huge part in making our special day so special! To anyone curious or unsure if TRAIL BREAK is the right fit - try the food! You’ll be hooked just like we were/are! Thank you Topher and the TRAIL BREAK team!

Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2022

It was GREAT to work with you two leading up to your event! Much like you appreciated our communication, I appreciated your patience with our struggles to keep up with it from time to time during the extremely rough patch of staffing we had in ...

the months prior to your wedding. THANK YOU for hitting on basically every point we hope to deliver on during our service. It sounds like we met or exceeded your guests' expectations which makes us feel like we all were able to carry out yet another successful mobile taco operation! Thank YOU for letting us be such an integral part of your BIG weekend!

Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Emma B

Trail Break catered our welcome dinner in Coos County, NH, and they were perfect! It created an absolutely perfect vibe--high quality without being pretentious, relaxed, and warm. Topher was amazing to work with, being responsive and flexible t...

hroughout our planning process, and guiding us through the menu. The staff were incredibly polite and accommodating on the night of, and the food was truly outstanding. Trail Break worked with a number of food restrictions, including several celiac guests, and everyone was thrilled with all the food. I would 100% recommend them to anyone!

Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2022

Thank you for the great feedback Emma. SO awesome to see the notes about our casual, yet high quality service and menu items - it is exactly what we are trying to deliver. Our staff works harder than any other caterers we've been in the company...

of and it is awesome to see that you felt they made genuine efforts to ensure a successful food service to kick off your BIG weekend. Glad we were able to help get it going on a fun note!

Reviewed On 7/13/2021 by Sophie B

Our original caterer dropped out only a couple months before our wedding, and we had to scramble to find someone else. We wanted to do tacos, and luckily TRAILBREAK still had availability for our date. Topher (the owner) was super flexible in m...

aking sure the service style fit our venue and our needs. Usually, guests order from the food truck, but due to the layout of our venue, we asked for a buffet and they made it work. The food was INCREDBILE. I think our DJ said it was the best wedding food he's ever had. It was so fun to be able to have a casual meal for our wedding, and the drinks were amazing as well. The staff was super polite and top notch and extremely helpful. I'd 100% recommend TRAILBREAK for your wedding if you're looking for something fun and unique instead of boring catering.

Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2022

SOPHIE! This was one of the crew's most entertaining weddings to work of last season, even with the added challenge of setting up a little bit differently than we usually do. Your guests made serving and bartending fund for the service staff. T...

hank you for your review and for your extremely positive recommendation to others who might be looking for an awesome food truck experience for their upcoming event. We're STOKED to hear that your DJ thought it was the best wedding food they had experienced, that says a LOT! We also wanted to thank you for the patience with long communication delays during the months/weeks leading up to the event date as we (like the rest of the industry) were struggling with staffing challenges and working our best to keep everything prioritized as much as we were able. Thank you for having us be a part of your HUGE day!

Reviewed On 6/11/2021 by Mika T

We are so happy we had Trail Break cater our wedding! The food was absolutely incredible - the tacos were amazing and all the apps and side were delicious. It was also so fun having beer on tap and the margs were the best. All of our guests wer...

e raving about the food!! The day of team was amazing - super helpful, energetic, and so kind! Topher was great to work with during the planning process and answered all of our questions which made it super easy considering we were planning our wedding from out of state. We would definitely recommend Trail Break for any event!!

Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2022

SUCH a great review Mika, thank you for letting us and all prospective clients know how satisfied you were with our planning and services. The best compliment is to hear that your guests continued to rave about the food after the event! Second ...

best compliment is that our crew's enthusiasm and efforts to ensure you and your guests' enjoyed the day were noticed and appreciated. Glad we were able to make a lasting impression!

Reviewed On 5/25/2021 by Corinne R

HOLY MOLY🤯 Just got married in Bridport on May 15th and I genuinely wish I could leave 10 stars. I have been working with Topher since last July when we originally booked Trailbreak. He was so awesome from the get go, we would email back and f...

orth and he'd answer my dozens of random questions so quickly. He was super flexible with extending the hours from a 4 hour block to 6, all the employees working the reception were extremely fun, professional and helpful. THE FOOD --- insanely amazing. I'm not even joking when I say that every single guest raved about the freaking tacos. Seriously the best tacos I've ever had! It was also so so much easier having one catering company provide food and beverage rather than juggling two different places. They provided ALL the compostable plates, silverware and cups - made for a much easier clean up. Everyone loved going up to the truck and ordering their meal also, especially the kids! The price was extremely reasonable too, and they give you allllll the extra delicious food left over at the end of the night too. Bottom line - Trailbreak made it so easy for us, I promise you will not regret going with them. Besides, who doesn't love tacos and beer?

Response from the Vendor on 01/13/2022

WE ARE S T O K E D that you would give us 10 stars if that were possible (we think an exception should be made in this case)!! Reviews like this make the insanity of the catering season worth the effort and we are glad that ALL of your guests w...

ere so enthusiastic about the tacos, apps, sides and service! Thank you for encouraging prospective clients to take the leap and reach out to us. And YES! OF COURSE, who DOESN'T LOVE tacos and beer?!? There's no better combo for any party!

Reviewed On 10/19/2020 by Olivia O

Hiring Trail Break was the best decision we made our entire wedding planning process. Like most couples we had a challenging year planning and Topher made it easy and fun. First of all the quality of the food is outstanding. People are stil...

l raving about the street corn. The drinks were also a hit. Worth every penny you spend. The service was so thoughtful and perfectly timed. I was dealing with potential rain threat all day and the team somehow still made truck service happen. I cannot thank them enough. Topher and his team are top notch. They are professional, and their customer service is what sets them apart from the more “traditional,” catering services. Pull the trigger and hire the truck for your wedding- you won’t regret it. Thank you so much!!!!!!!

Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020

WHOA Olivia! THANK YOU for the enthusiastic and positive review AND for encouraging potential brides & grooms to reach out to us. These reviews go a LONG way in convincing prospective event planners to send us an inquiry and this will surely pu...

sh some to do so. We had a great time working WITH and catering FOR you and your guests. The forecast made for an interesting day but we are glad you appreciated the effort put in by the crew and we appreciated your positive attitude throughout the ever-changing weather. Thank you and CONGRATS!

Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Kristin B

My in laws hired the Trailbreak food truck for our rehearsal dinner. Let me tell you: it was incredible! They brought everything, set up on site, and worked their butts off the provide us with a fun and delicious dinner. It included appetizers,...

several types of tacos with sides, and even dessert! Plus they had an awesome bar set up with their yummy margaritas! Totally worth it!

Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020

We had a GREAT time serving all of you for your rehearsal dinner. The communication with everyone leading up to the event was a breeze and your guests' taco enthusiasm was very well received by our crew. It's always awesome to hear that our har...

d work, both in the planning and execution , is noticed and appreciated and I will be sure to make the whole staff aware that their efforts helped to contribut to a fun event for you all!

Contact Info for TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos

129 S Main St, White River Junction, VT, White River Junction, VT | ALL of Vermont and most of New Hampshire

Meet the Team

Topher

Owner

TRAIL BREAK started as an idea to bring something that was lacking around the Upper Valley: a fun, vibrant hangout spot that happens to serve some of the best scratch made food around. My focus has always been on the overall experience of dining at a restaurant - not just what's on the plate - and this has naturally extended into our taco trailer business. We are a crew that clearly has fun at events (we'd have to given that we roll up with a giant, bright, plaid wrapped trailer) & focuses on quality. We have been ALL over VT and beyond during our 375+ events and look forward to the next one

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