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Bar hire in Appledore: margaritas and Mexican beer
From the first guest in the queue to the last, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff keeps your guests happy at your event in Appledore.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Work celebrations
- End-of-year parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Appledore
How our Mexican bar hire works in Appledore
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. At fairs and community events and big birthday celebrations, we can serve alcohol-free drinks, margaritas and agua de jamaica for your guests.
Near Appledore, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Let us know about access and soft ground. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Drinks receptions around Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN26 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Appledore include Smallhythe Place (3.9 miles west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. Older venues around Appledore may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Appledore. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
Mexican bar hire in TN26 is planned around your venue and access. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road. If your venue is just outside Appledore, we also cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
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FAQs for Appledore
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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’ll check the access.
Could you come to a seaside event near Appledore?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will suggest the best set-up.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. At midsummer, it’s light in Appledore until about 9:15pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Appledore, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Popular choices
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Appledore
It suits summer evenings especially well.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Themed celebrations
- Birthday parties
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The wet-weather plan
How it compares
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A staffed bar means everyone is served, including non-drinkers. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A menu built around your guests
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
See how we price or the cost guide.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Give us numbers for children
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Share bar opening times
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
A choice of soft drinks.
- 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