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Mexican Bar Hire for Dorking events
We bring Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica to Dorking and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden get-togethers
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Book Mexican bar hire in Dorking
About our Mexican bar hire in Dorking
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. It works well for wedding drinks receptions and summer garden parties, serving alcohol-free drinks, horchata and margaritas.
A Mexican drinks bar works for parties and receptions in Dorking. We need a level spot for the truck or trailer and the venue’s permission, and we’ll talk licensing through with you. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
How it works
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. In December, the light goes in Dorking at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Planning a drinks bar in Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. We bring Mexican bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Dorking and nearby villages. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Dorking to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Couples leaving a church such as Church of St Paul could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Dorking, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
This part of Surrey takes in RH4 and RH5. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and London Road. Dorking sits on or near the A24 and A25, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Dorking, we cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Serving staff
- What’s on the menu
- How many guests we are serving
- Timings and hours
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Popular choices
Horchata
A comforting alcohol-free drink; ask us about allergens.
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Comparing your options
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Menus chosen with you
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Dorking
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Deepdene Terrace?
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.
Is Dorking close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will check the licensing with you.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
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’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you cater in Dorking?
We do. Dorking is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ask guests about allergies
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Plan water alongside the bar
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
A welcome margarita as guests arrive.
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Other catering in Dorking
- 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