West Sussex · England
Mexican drinks bar in Crabtree, West Sussex
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Crabtree. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Winter celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
- Work celebrations
Planning an event in Crabtree?
Crabtree: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Crabtree?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
How far is Crabtree from central London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service typically suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Mexican bar hire in Crabtree, served fresh
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We talk licensing through with you before the day. For work celebrations and mexican-themed parties, we’ll put together a menu of Mexican beer, alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks.
In a rural spot like Crabtree, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. We’ll talk licensing through with you. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Area
- Crabtree (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Winter receptions in Crabtree are dark by about 3:55pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us your 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
About the menu
Horchata
A sweet, creamy rice drink with cinnamon, served cold.
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Places near Crabtree
Other catering in Crabtree
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Have plenty of water available
We can give allergen information for every drink.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
Where the truck can go in Crabtree
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Room for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Horchata
Perfect for your event in Crabtree
Our staff run the bar, and you can enjoy the event.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Staff parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Crabtree
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Serving staff
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Food, drinks or both
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning a drinks bar in Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Crabtree will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Crabtree to Brighton (14 miles away).
Serving alcohol in Leonardslee would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler. Close to Crabtree are historic houses such as Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill. Close by, we cover events in Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
- 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