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Mexican Bar Hire for Colgate events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica makes the serving truck part of your event in Colgate.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Planning an event in Colgate?
Mexican bar hire in Colgate, from our truck or trailer
Margaritas are the centrepiece: tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice. At end-of-year parties and product launches and client events, we’ll put together a menu of horchata, Mexican beer and agua de jamaica.
Near Colgate, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Drinks planning tips
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Think about how guests get home
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Have plenty of water available
- Pair the bar with hot food
Bar staff serve for the agreed times, and keep the bar tidy.
Extra bar staff for busy events.
The menu, item by item
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Planning a drinks bar in Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Colgate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Colgate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Colgate to Brighton (18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Faygate station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic buildings near Colgate often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in RH13 and RH12, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colgate include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Colgate include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dragon pub (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Colgate
Is Colgate close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in villages like Colgate?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes. The bar can be booked on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Always. Aguas frescas and soft drinks are alcohol-free, along with soft drinks.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Do you have a licence to sell alcohol?
It depends on the venue. If the venue has no licence, a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. We will talk licensing through with you.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Places near Colgate
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Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can enjoy your event. A late-September party in Colgate loses the light at about 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose Mexican bar hire in Colgate?
Tacos and margaritas belong together, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
Whatever the occasion, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Garden parties
- Launch parties
- Festivals and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If the service is at a church such as St. Saviour's Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Colgate?
With tacos on the menu, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen-aware menus
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- Room for a queue
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- 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