Oxfordshire · England
Bar hire in Checkendon
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica for events in Checkendon.
- Winter celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Themed celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Checkendon
Popular choices
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink.
Mexican bar hire in Checkendon, from our truck or trailer
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so food and drinks come from one booking. Popular choices include agua de jamaica, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks, and it’s a good fit for staff parties and engagement celebrations.
Near Checkendon, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Area
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Other catering in Checkendon
How we price Mexican bar hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What’s on the menu
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Guest numbers
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Diets and allergies you know about
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Your menu ideas
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
A Mexican drinks bar in Checkendon: local tips
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG8, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Once the ceremony at a church like St Peter and St Paul is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Goring & Streatley station is about 4.4 miles away. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 7 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
For Mexican bar hire in RG8, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. From Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Checkendon, we cover Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Checkendon include Langtree School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. In December, the light goes in Checkendon at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Share bar opening times
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Have plenty of water available
After service, we clear the bar away.
Margaritas for the drinks reception.
Where the truck can go in Checkendon
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
For event organisers in Checkendon
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’s a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Questions from Checkendon
Which station should guests use for Checkendon?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Checkendon from central London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will talk it through.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What access do you need?
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.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand, including non-drinkers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Checkendon
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
- A menu built around your guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
- 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