Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Compton, Hampshire
Something for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff for events in Compton.
- Garden get-togethers
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Staff parties
Book Mexican bar hire in Compton
Mexican bar hire in Compton, from our food truck or trailer
We set up the bar at events in and around Compton: from weddings and parties to work events. At big birthday celebrations and company summer parties, we can serve alcohol-free drinks, horchata and agua de jamaica and more.
Near Compton, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Planning a drinks bar in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Compton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Compton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Compton to Southampton (8 miles away).
If the service is at a church such as Church of All Saints, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic buildings near Compton often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Your event could be at a home on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or the roads around them. For events just outside Compton, we cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Share bar opening times
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. At midsummer, it is light in Compton until about 9:25pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- We check availability.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Compton questions
What’s the nearest station to Compton for guests?
Guests can use Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east of Compton.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
Always. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free, along with soft drinks.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen-aware menus
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
Towns and villages near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Who books Mexican bar hire in Compton?
You can book it with or without catering.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Company summer parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
- Birthday parties
A gathering in St. Cross Park? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles usually need permission.
Before booking anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How bad weather is handled
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Soft drinks
Soft drinks alongside the rest.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Vehicle access near the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- 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