Portsmouth · England
Bar hire in Baffins
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to Baffins and across Portsmouth, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Launch parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Themed celebrations
Mexican bar hire near Baffins
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Baffins?
Some bars offer little for non-drinkers. Aguas frescas give them something special. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican bar hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Baffins
- A menu built around your guests
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Catering across Portsmouth, including Baffins
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Mexican bar hire in Baffins, served fresh
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so food and drinks come from one booking. Popular choices include alcohol-free drinks, aguas frescas and horchata, and it suits launch parties and licensed festivals.
In Baffins, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who are not drinking alcohol. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- 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
- Vehicle access near the bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
Popular choices
Margaritas
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice, with or without a salted rim.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Occasions we cater for in Baffins
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Baffins and Portsmouth:
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Staff parties
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Alexandra Park have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
What your quote should include
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
What affects the price in Baffins
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu you choose
- Timings and hours
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
Baffins: venues, access and licensing
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever your event is in the PO3 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. Baffins is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Baffins to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Fratton station, about 1 mile south-west. Historic buildings near Baffins often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. Drinks by the sea could work, as Baffins is within about 3 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we’ll do that with you.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO3, PO4 and PO2. Local streets include Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Baffins include the A288, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Baffins include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Baffins pub (within half a mile north)
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Baffins
Is it possible to have you in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Do you cater at coastal events near Baffins?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, including aguas frescas and soft drinks.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
What else we do in Baffins
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Evening drinks in Baffins stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Pair the bar with hot food
If timings change, tell us and we will adjust.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
- 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