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Mexican Bar Hire in Balls Cross
Planning Mexican bar hire in Balls Cross? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Winter celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Festivals and fairs
Book Mexican bar hire in Balls Cross
About our Mexican bar hire in Balls Cross
We set up the bar at events in and around Balls Cross: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. It works well for festivals and fairs and themed celebrations, with aguas frescas, alcohol-free drinks and agua de jamaica.
Near Balls Cross, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Some bars offer little for non-drinkers. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Balls Cross
- A clear quote
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Places near Balls Cross
What else we do in Balls Cross
A Mexican drinks bar in Balls Cross: local tips
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Balls Cross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If the service is at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic buildings near Balls Cross often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside Balls Cross, we cover Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Balls Cross includes The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many guests we are serving
- Parking and the route in
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
The menu, item by item
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
For event organisers in Balls Cross
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access near the bar
- A clear area in front of the bar
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
Questions from Balls Cross
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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’ll check the access.
Can you keep it mild?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we will talk it through.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Step by step
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Sunset in Balls Cross is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Balls Cross
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Balls Cross can book us for events such as:
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Licensed festivals
- Weddings, day or evening
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Around Balls Cross, historic houses include Petworth House (2.9 miles south). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
What your quote should include
- How long the service runs
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides plates and napkins
- 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