East Sussex · England
Bar hire in Blacklands
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Blacklands.
- Fairs and community events
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthday celebrations
Mexican bar hire for Blacklands events
Blacklands: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
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.
Which station should guests use for Blacklands?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Who handles the licensing?
That depends on your venue. If the venue has no licence, a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. We talk it through with you.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Mexican bar hire in Blacklands, from our truck or trailer
There are always alcohol-free drinks on the bar, for drivers, children and anyone not drinking. It suits festivals and fairs and garden get-togethers, with Mexican beer, alcohol-free drinks and aguas frescas.
In Blacklands, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall. Alcohol-free drinks such as aguas frescas can be part of the menu. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Blacklands (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Timings and hours
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Popular choices
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages.
Also near Blacklands
More for events in Blacklands
Planning a drinks bar in Blacklands
Blacklands is about 1 mile east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Blacklands and the surrounding area. Blacklands is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our nearest city page is Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 23 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Blacklands, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.6 miles east. The coast is within about a mile of Blacklands. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
For Mexican bar hire in TN34, TN37 and TN35, we plan around your venue and the route in. Streets in the area include Laton Road, Manor Road and Park Avenue, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Blacklands sits on or near the A2101, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. For events just outside Blacklands, we cover St Helen's (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south) and Hastings Old Town (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The True Crime Museum (0.9 miles south) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Blacklands include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Blacklands include William Parker Sports College (0.7 miles north-west) and University School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crowleys Bar (0.7 miles south)
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Details of power and water on site
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
Drinks planning tips
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Plan transport home for guests
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
We arrive in good time to set up the bar, so drinks are ready when you are.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. A Mexican bar feels relaxed and different. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Blacklands
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Catering across East Sussex, including Blacklands
- Allergen information for every dish
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A late-September party in Blacklands loses the light at about 7:00pm, so a bar running later in the evening needs lamps or festoons. In late May, it stays light until about 8:45pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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