Taco bars and treat machines
Build your own stations and fun machines that guests love. A taco bar feeds a crowd for little effort. A popcorn or cotton candy machine gives kids something to watch and keeps them busy.
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Taco holders
- Best for hard shell tacos that keep falling overARTTHOME stainless taco holders 4 pack
Stainless racks that hold tacos upright and can go in the oven.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for kids taco nightsAichoof colorful taco holders set of 6
Bright plastic trays that hold two or three tacos each.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for a taco bar for six or moreRTT stainless taco holders set of 6
Stainless racks that each hold up to three tacos.
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Tortilla warmers
- Best for a taco bar centerpieceSweese ceramic tortilla warmer
A white ceramic warmer that holds about a dozen tortillas.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for warming in the microwaveDexas XL microwavable tortilla warmer
A light plastic warmer that goes from microwave to table.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for pancakes and tortillasNorpro extra large insulated tortilla warmer
An insulated warmer that also suits a brunch pancake stack.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for colorful Talavera styleBico ceramic tortilla warmer
A Talavera style ceramic warmer with a lid.
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Popcorn makers
- Best for movie nights and sleepoversWest Bend Stir Crazy popcorn popper
An electric popper with a stirring rod and a bowl that doubles as the lid.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for oil free popcornDash Fresh Pop hot air popper
A small hot air popper that makes up to 16 cups.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for a theater style displayNostalgia vintage popcorn cart
A popcorn maker on a cart with a 2.5 ounce kettle.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for big birthday partiesVEVOR commercial popcorn machine
A countertop machine with an 8 ounce kettle.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for small batches at homeElite Gourmet stirring popcorn maker
A 12 cup stirring popper with a ceramic nonstick plate.
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Cotton candy machines
- Best for kids birthday partiesNostalgia vintage cotton candy machine
A countertop machine that comes with two reusable cones.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for making lots of conesVIVO 1030W cotton candy machine
A larger machine with a 20 inch stainless bowl.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for fairs and school eventsVEVOR commercial cotton candy machine
A 1000 watt floss maker with a stainless bowl.
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Snow cone machines
- Best for hot summer partiesNostalgia snow cone machine
A retro tabletop shaved ice machine.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for a compact machineCuisinart snow cone machine
A small shaved ice maker with four reusable cones.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for fluffy shaved iceLittle Snowie Max snow cone machine
A shaved ice machine sold as a kit.
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Chocolate fountains and fondue
- Best for dessert tablesNostalgia 3 tier chocolate fountain
An electric fountain for chocolate or cheese.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for a taller showpieceNostalgia 4 tier chocolate fountain
A larger four tier electric fountain.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for small groups around one potKusini electric fondue pot set
An electric pot with temperature control and fondue forks.
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Hot dog rollers
- Best for a dozen hot dogs at a timeVIVO 5 roller hot dog grill
An electric roller grill with a cover.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for game day crowdsVEVOR 7 roller hot dog grill
A larger stainless roller that holds 18 hot dogs.
Check price on Amazon → - Best for toasting buns tooElite Gourmet hot dog toaster oven
A small oven with rollers that also warms four buns.
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Guides that cover this gear
How to Set Up a Taco Bar for a CrowdHow much meat and how many tortillas to plan per guest. Plus the best line order and how to keep taco fillings at safe temperatures.
Photo: “Guero's Taco Bar” by Numinosity by Gary J Wood, CC BY-SA 2.0