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Bar hire in Appleton
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas for events in Appleton and across Oxfordshire.
- Work celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Product launches and client events
Book Mexican bar hire in Appleton
Popular choices
Soft drinks
There’s always something alcohol-free.
Horchata
A sweet, creamy rice drink with cinnamon.
Mexican bar hire in Appleton, served fresh
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so you deal with one team. It suits mexican-themed parties and product launches and client events, serving aguas frescas, Mexican beer and agua de jamaica.
Near Appleton, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Appleton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks planning tips
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours, and keep the bar tidy.
A choice of soft drinks.
Appleton: venues, access and licensing
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Appleton and the surrounding area. Appleton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Appleton to Oxford (6 miles away).
Couples leaving a church such as Church of St Lawrence could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. Historic buildings near Appleton often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane. If your venue is just outside Appleton, we also cover Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Appleton include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (under half a mile east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. A summer drinks reception in Appleton has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Mexican bar hire or something else?
With tacos on the menu, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- Quoted for your event
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- We cover Appleton and the whole of Oxfordshire
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Nearby places to Appleton
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Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Occasions we cater for in Appleton
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
- Licensed festivals
Historic houses near Appleton include Appleton Manor (under half a mile east) and Longworth House (3.8 miles west). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
FAQs for Appleton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
How far is Appleton from central London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you cook on site?
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.
Can we have the bar on its own?
You can. The bar can be booked on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Our bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We quote for each event, depending on guests, drinks and timings. For a price, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
- What you’d like on the menu
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- 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