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Mexican Bar Hire in Downside
Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica in Downside, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden parties
Mexican bar hire for Downside events
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Mexican bar hire in Downside, from our truck or trailer
Our bar staff serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. Popular choices include Mexican beer, soft drinks and alcohol-free drinks, which works well for end-of-year parties and fairs and community events.
Near Downside, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Downside until about 9:20pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk licensing through with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Questions from Downside
Which station should guests use for Downside?
Guests can use Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1 mile north-east of Downside.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael's Chapel?
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.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
That depends on your venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Responsible serving comes first: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
How much does Mexican bar hire cost in Downside?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
A Mexican drinks bar in Downside: local tips
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. For Mexican bar hire in Downside, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We serve in 395 places in Surrey, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Downside to Guildford (8 miles away).
Older venues around Downside may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1 mile north-east. An outdoor bar near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Downside, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you.
For Mexican bar hire in KT11, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close. Other places close to Downside for Mexican bar hire include Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Towns and villages near Downside
Also in Downside
Who books Mexican bar hire in Downside?
Alcohol-free guests get more than squash.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs and community events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Product launches and client events
- Big birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Downside include Byfleet Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (2.8 miles north). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan transport home for guests
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Soft drinks for drivers.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
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.
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: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Downside
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for every dish
- A menu agreed with you
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
- 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