# Ready-to-Assemble Taco Kits The Velvet Taco Built Your Own Catering Taco Kit Serves Up to Eight By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catering-taco-kit References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/velvet-taco-launches-build-your-own-catering-taco-kit/) & [velvettaco](https://www.velvettaco.com)  The [Velvet Taco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-milanese-taco) Built Your Own catering taco kit is a new menu item from the fast-casual restaurant brand crafted with quality in mind to provide consumers with a simple, delicious way to keep guests full this fall. The menu item consists of enough ingredients to [make up to 12 tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-vibes-soft-taco-kit), which is great for between six and eight people, depending on hunger levels. The kit comes with a series of how-to recipe cards that will guide guests along in their bid to recreate some of the brand's most recognizable menu items. This includes the Buffalo Chicken, Mexi-Cali Shrimp and Korean Fried Rice. The Velvet Taco Built Your Own catering taco kit is priced at $75 and is great for midweek meals when time is tight. Image Credit: Velvet Taco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convenient Meal Kits:** Meal kits offer busy individuals a straightforward solution to preparing home-cooked meals without the hassle of meal planning. - **Personalized Dining Experiences:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to food options that allow for personal customization, enhancing their dining experiences. - **Ethnic Cuisine Fusion:** Combining elements of various international cuisines appeals to a diverse palate and introduces innovative flavors to traditional dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-casual Restaurants:** Fast-casual dining establishments blend quick service with high-quality ingredients, catering to consumers seeking convenience without compromising on taste. - **Catering Services:** Catering companies benefit from meal kits as they provide a seamless and efficient way to serve larger groups or special events. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery platforms can expand their offerings by including meal kits, appealing to customers looking for variety and ease in meal preparation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [International Cuisine Taco Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-bowls.md) - [Tangy Pickled Chile Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-milanese-taco.md) - [Restaurant-Style At-Home Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-at-home.md) - [Mexican Chain Secret Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdoor-secret-menu.md) - [Triple-Tiered Taco Rewards Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-taco.md) - [Craveable Frozen QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-at-home-cravings-kits.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Recipe Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits.md) - [Student-Focused Taco Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-kit.md) - [Dippable Birria Taco Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-taco-kit.md)