Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Blacknest, Hampshire
Planning Mexican bar hire in Blacknest? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Product launches and client events
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Mexican bar hire in Blacknest, served fresh
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We will check the licensing with you. Popular choices include margaritas, soft drinks and agua de jamaica, and it’s a good fit for engagement celebrations and weddings, day or evening.
Near Blacknest, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Let us know about access and soft ground. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
FAQs for Blacknest
Which station is closest to Blacknest?
Guests can use Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of Blacknest.
How far is Blacknest from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you do drinks only?
Of course. Ask about adding tacos and burritos.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Blacknest.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Occasions we cater for in Blacknest
A themed bar adds a talking point.
In Blacknest and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fairs and community events
- Launch parties
- Garden parties
- Taco nights and themed parties
For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blacknest? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Blacknest? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. A summer drinks reception in Blacknest has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
A generic bar does the job, but margaritas and aguas frescas give the bar character. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen-aware menus
- A quote that sets out what’s included
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Blacknest: venues, access and licensing
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Blacknest. Blacknest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Blacknest to Guildford (14 miles away).
Historic buildings near Blacknest often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Blacknest include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. For events just outside Blacknest, we cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Blacknest include Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Have plenty of water available
We serve responsibly: under-18s aren’t served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A clear area in front of the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
Towns and villages near Blacknest
Also in Blacknest
- 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