Hampshire · England
Bar hire in Allbrook
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff makes the serving truck part of your event in Allbrook.
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Garden parties
- Themed celebrations
Planning an event in Allbrook?
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Share bar opening times
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Have plenty of water available
- Ask guests about allergies
After service, we clear the bar away.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
Mexican bar hire in Allbrook, served fresh
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: a premises licence at the venue, or a Temporary Event Notice. We check the licensing with you before the day. We serve horchata, Mexican beer and soft drinks, and it suits anniversaries and engagements and client events and launches.
For a party in a place like Allbrook, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Planning the serving area
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Details of power and water on site
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
What affects the price in Allbrook
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Also near Allbrook
Other catering in Allbrook
Allbrook: venues, access and licensing
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Allbrook. Allbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Around Allbrook, historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.3 miles west.
We cater events across the SO53, SO50 and SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. From Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. If your venue is just outside Allbrook, we also cover Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allbrook questions
Which station should guests use for Allbrook?
Chandlers Ford station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
How far is Allbrook from central London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Are plates and napkins included?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Do you provide bar staff?
Bar staff are part of the service.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
The process
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Sunset in Allbrook is around 9:25pm in June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- 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.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
DIY bars leave you handling licensing and staffing. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen-aware menus
- A menu built around your guests
Events we cater in Allbrook
A themed bar adds a talking point.
In Allbrook and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Festivals and fairs
- Engagement celebrations
- Company summer parties
Historic buildings near Allbrook often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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