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Bar hire in Detling
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica for events in Detling and across Kent.
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Fairs and community events
- Launch parties
Mexican bar hire for Detling events
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
About our Mexican bar hire in Detling
Mexican beer is served cold, with a wedge of lime if guests like, and it pairs well with tacos. We serve Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks, and it suits staff parties and wedding receptions and evening parties.
In a rural spot like Detling, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Detling: your questions answered
Is it possible to have you in The Larches?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Travel, parking and access
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Detling
Bar staff serve, so your hosts do not have to.
Here are some of the events we cater around Detling:
- Mexican-themed parties
- Company summer parties
- Launch parties
- Garden get-togethers
Couples leaving a church such as St Martin of Tours Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Detling
What else we do in Detling
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A clear area in front of the bar
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s 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.
Detling: venues, access and licensing
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Detling and nearby villages. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Detling to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Detling, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. If you have your heart set on The Larches, ask the people who run it about vehicles, alcohol and licensing first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Detling, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
We cover events in every part of ME14 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Detling include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cock Horse pub (within half a mile north)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, it’s light in Detling until about 9:15pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:00pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Popular choices
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold.
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
- 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