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Bar hire in Balcombe Lane
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica keeps your guests happy at your event in Balcombe Lane.
- Company summer parties
- Festivals and fairs
- Mexican-themed parties
Planning an event in Balcombe Lane?
Mexican bar hire in Balcombe Lane, from our truck or trailer
Our bar staff serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. It suits client events and launches and festivals and fairs, serving agua de jamaica, horchata and aguas frescas.
Near Balcombe Lane, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. We will check the licensing with you. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Ask guests about allergies
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Give us numbers for children
After service, we clear the bar away.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. By late September, sunset in Balcombe Lane comes at roughly 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
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 send a quick message through our quote form.
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Why choose Mexican bar hire in Balcombe Lane?
We talk licensing through with you.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Themed celebrations
- Launch parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Winter celebrations
Once the ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether VAT is included
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
A closer look at the menu
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
How it compares
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Balcombe Lane
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Service planned around your numbers
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A menu built around your guests
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Room for a queue
- Licensing checked with you before the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Planning a drinks bar in Balcombe Lane
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Balcombe Lane to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Balcombe Lane is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Balcombe station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic buildings near Balcombe Lane often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. An outdoor bar near the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Balcombe Lane, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (2.5 miles north-west)
FAQs for Balcombe Lane
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes. The church itself is not 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 will check the access.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
- 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