Kent · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Benenden
From the first guest in the queue to the last, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff keeps your guests happy at your event in Benenden.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Staff parties
- Wedding drinks receptions
Mexican bar hire near Benenden
About our Mexican bar hire in Benenden
Mexican beer is served cold, with a wedge of lime if guests like. It suits milestone birthdays and weddings, day or evening, serving margaritas, horchata and soft drinks.
In a rural spot like Benenden, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. We will check the licensing with you. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
Events we cater in Benenden
Tacos and margaritas belong together.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Winter celebrations
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Garden parties
Around Benenden, historic houses include Great Dixter (5 miles south). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
What your quote should include
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Plan transport home for guests
After service, we clear the bar away.
More bar staff for larger crowds, quoted for your event.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Benenden
Is Benenden close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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 have alcohol-free drinks?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
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 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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
How it compares
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A staffed bar means everyone is served, including non-drinkers. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Benenden
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A plan agreed before the day
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
A Mexican drinks bar in Benenden: local tips
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN17 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. Benenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Older venues around Benenden may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. Once the ceremony at a church like Church of St George is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 3 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
Mexican bar hire in TN17 is planned around your venue and access. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Benenden on the B2086, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Benenden for Mexican bar hire include Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. In December, the light goes in Benenden at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Benenden
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Food, drinks or both
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your menu ideas
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Benenden, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
What’s on the menu
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Places near Benenden
What else we do in Benenden
- 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