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Mexican Bar Hire in Barcombe Cross
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Barcombe Cross? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Birthday parties
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Mexican bar hire near Barcombe Cross
About our Mexican bar hire in Barcombe Cross
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. For themed celebrations and staff parties, we will put together a menu of soft drinks, agua de jamaica and alcohol-free drinks and more.
For a country party near Barcombe Cross, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Let us know about access and soft ground. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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.
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About the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Barcombe Cross
Which station is closest to Barcombe Cross?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis of Assisi?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Planning a drinks bar in Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Barcombe Cross to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Older venues around Barcombe Cross may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Barcombe Cross, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
For Mexican bar hire in BN8, we plan around your venue and the route in. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
What happens on the day
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. At midsummer, it’s light in Barcombe Cross until about 9:15pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- We go through the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
Perfect for your event in Barcombe Cross
You can book it with or without catering.
In Barcombe Cross and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Themed celebrations
- Staff parties
Close to Barcombe Cross are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.7 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.8 miles south). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides plates and napkins
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Comparing your options
If you’re serving Mexican food, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Barcombe Cross
- Service planned around your numbers
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
- 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