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Bar hire in Bitterne Manor
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica for events in Bitterne Manor.
- Mexican-themed parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs and community events
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Bitterne Manor
Common questions in Bitterne Manor
How far is Bitterne Manor from London?
It is about 69 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Bitterne Manor?
Bitterne station, in Bitterne Manor itself.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we’ll park.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Always. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and anyone who has had too much will not be served more.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Southampton. See all areas.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Bitterne Manor
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. On the menu are margaritas, alcohol-free drinks and Mexican beer, and it’s a good fit for milestone birthdays and wedding drinks receptions.
A drinks bar makes a party in Bitterne Manor easy and sociable. Tell us about the drive, gates and power. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Bitterne Manor
It is ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Taco nights and themed parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Staff parties
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Denys gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
What your quote should include
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Drinks bars for events in Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Give us the address of your event in Bitterne Manor, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Older venues around Bitterne Manor may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. Serving alcohol in Rockstone Place Park would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne Manor, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. The coast is within about 2 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Mexican bar hire in SO18, SO17 and SO14 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Your event could be at a home on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne Manor include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
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 will do the serving.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Have plenty of water available
- Plan transport home for guests
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Pair the bar with hot food
We serve responsibly: under-18s aren’t served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
Extra bar staff for busy events, quoted for your event.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- What’s on the menu
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Planning Mexican bar hire in Bitterne Manor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. In December, the light goes in Bitterne Manor at about 4:00pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that is the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
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. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Where the truck can go in Bitterne Manor
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Bitterne Manor?
A generic bar does the job, but a Mexican bar with margaritas and aguas frescas feels like part of the theme. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Events in Bitterne Manor and across Southampton
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to 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