Hampshire · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Downton events
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Downton? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Festivals and fairs
- Themed celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Downton
What Mexican bar hire costs
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Whether you need disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Mexican bar hire in Downton, served fresh
Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with bar staff to serve your guests. It works on its own or alongside our food. For garden get-togethers and fairs and community events, we can serve horchata, soft drinks and agua de jamaica and more.
Near Downton, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Downton: venues, access and licensing
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Downton to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Older venues around Downton may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. For guests coming by train, New Milton station is about 2 miles away. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots usually need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
For Mexican bar hire in SO41, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Share bar opening times
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Downton
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
DIY taco night or a caterer?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
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, with allergen information for every dish.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
Downton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Downton?
Guests can use New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west of Downton.
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will suggest the best set-up.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
The menu, item by item
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Places near Downton
More for events in Downton
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. In December, the light goes in Downton at about 4:05pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Events we cater in Downton
Licensing is talked through with you.
In Downton and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Staff parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Themed celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.2 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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