Kent · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Abbey Gate events
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Abbey Gate.
- Summer garden parties
- Mexican-themed parties
- Work celebrations
Planning an event in Abbey Gate?
How we price Mexican bar hire
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of food and drinks
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want service to start
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Mexican bar hire in Abbey Gate, from our truck or trailer
Pair the bar with our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos, so you deal with one team. At taco nights and themed parties and end-of-year parties, we can serve Mexican beer, alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks.
Near Abbey Gate, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. We will talk licensing through with you. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Abbey Gate: venues, access and licensing
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. For an event in Abbey Gate, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. Parks such as Tyland Barn have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there. An outdoor bar near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Abbey Gate, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you.
Wherever your event is in ME14 and ME16, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Abbey Gate is on the M20, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Comparing your options
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served, including non-drinkers. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- We cover Abbey Gate and the whole of Kent
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- A menu built around your guests
The process
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. A late-September party in Abbey Gate loses the light at about 7:00pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that’s the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Towns and villages near Abbey Gate
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FAQs for Abbey Gate
Which station should guests use for Abbey Gate?
Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
What does a Mexican bar cost?
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Our bar staff serve responsibly: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Events we cater in Abbey Gate
It works on its own or with our food.
In Abbey Gate and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Launch parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Themed celebrations
Historic buildings near Abbey Gate often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Share taxi numbers with guests
Allergen information is available for every drink, so guests can check before ordering.
A welcome margarita as guests arrive.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access near the bar
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
Popular choices
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Agua de jamaica
A deep red hibiscus drink, served chilled.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas