West Sussex · England
Mexican drinks bar in Ardingly, West Sussex
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica keeps your guests happy at your event in Ardingly.
- Garden parties
- Launch parties
- Company summer parties
Mexican bar hire for Ardingly events
Mexican bar hire in Ardingly, from our truck or trailer
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We will talk licensing through with you. For themed celebrations and fairs and community events, we can serve Mexican beer, horchata and margaritas and more.
Near Ardingly, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Let us know about access and soft ground. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Ardingly (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning drinks for every guest
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
- Share bar opening times
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
Alcohol-free drinks are always available.
A choice of soft drinks.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- What the venue already provides
- 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
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
The process
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. In December, the light goes in Ardingly at about 3:55pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Ardingly
What else we do in Ardingly
Ardingly: venues, access and licensing
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Ardingly will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Once the ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Older venues around Ardingly may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ardingly, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Ardingly, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). The countryside around Ardingly includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Ardingly
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Is the food very hot?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
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. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we offer in Ardingly
- We cover Ardingly and the whole of West Sussex
- A plan agreed before the day
- Allergen-aware menus
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold.
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Details of power and water on site
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- Vehicle access near the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- 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