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Bar hire in Badshot Lea
A margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Badshot Lea, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Themed celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Client events and launches
Book Mexican bar hire in Badshot Lea
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. A summer drinks reception in Badshot Lea 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How our Mexican bar hire works in Badshot Lea
The margarita is the star of the bar: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. At anniversaries and engagements and wedding drinks receptions, we can serve Mexican beer, soft drinks and margaritas and more.
For a country party near Badshot Lea, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Let us know about access and soft ground. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the truck can go in Badshot Lea
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
Drinks bars for events in Badshot Lea
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. From the centre of Badshot Lea to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Badshot Lea include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). 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 Aldershot station, about 1.2 miles north.
We serve at events all over GU9. Streets in the area include Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Badshot Lea is on the B3208, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Badshot Lea for Mexican bar hire include Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Badshot Lea include Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
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.
How it compares
With tacos on the menu, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we offer in Badshot Lea
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Menus chosen with you
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold.
Other catering in Badshot Lea
FAQs for Badshot Lea
Which station should guests use for Badshot Lea?
Aldershot station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Is it possible to have you in Weybourne LNR?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Do you have a licence to sell alcohol?
It depends on the venue. If the venue has no licence, a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. We talk it through with you.
Do you serve responsibly?
Yes. Under-18s aren’t served alcohol, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Do you have vegan options?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
For event organisers in Badshot Lea
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
There are always alcohol-free options, including aguas frescas.
Ask us about glassware or cups and we’ll set out the options.
- 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