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Mexican Bar Hire for Abinger Common events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas keeps your guests happy at your event in Abinger Common.
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Licensed festivals
- Product launches and client events
Mexican bar hire for Abinger Common events
Abinger Common: venues, access and licensing
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Abinger Common and the surrounding area. Abinger Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Abinger Common to Guildford (8 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles north-west. Close to Abinger Common are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 2 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
For Mexican bar hire in RH5, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Abinger Common include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Abinger Hatch Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Mexican bar hire for your event in Abinger Common
We set up the bar at events in and around Abinger Common: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. Popular choices include agua de jamaica, aguas frescas and margaritas, which works well for summer garden parties and milestone birthdays.
In a rural spot like Abinger Common, drinks can be served from our food truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Events we cater in Abinger Common
It’s ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties
- Winter celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
If you have your heart set on Wotton and Abinger Commons, ask the people who run it about vehicles, alcohol and licensing first.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
About the menu
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Abinger Common has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Planning Mexican bar hire in Abinger Common? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
If timings change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
FAQs for Abinger Common
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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.
Is Abinger Common close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Who handles the licensing?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
Nearby places to Abinger Common
What else we do in Abinger Common
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What power and water the site has
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Abinger Common, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- We cover Abinger Common and the whole of Surrey
- A plan agreed before the day
- A clear quote
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
- 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