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Mexican drinks bar in East Dean, East Sussex
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to East Dean and across East Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Themed celebrations
Mexican bar hire in East Dean
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ensure there’s water for guests
- Ask guests about allergies
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
We serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
Mexican bar hire for your event in East Dean
We plan the drinks list together, around your guests, your venue and your timings. Share your ideas and we’ll suggest a menu. It suits big birthday celebrations and fairs and community events, with margaritas, Mexican beer and agua de jamaica.
In a rural spot like East Dean, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- East Dean (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican bar hire in East Dean?
With tacos on the menu, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in East Dean
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Access, space and power checked in advance
See how we price or the cost guide.
What’s on the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters.
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Common questions in East Dean
Do you cater at coastal events near East Dean?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Is East Dean close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will someone run the bar?
Bar staff are part of the service.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Our bar staff serve responsibly: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Towns and villages near East Dean
What else we do in East Dean
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. A summer drinks reception in East Dean has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We check the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Who books Mexican bar hire in East Dean?
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
Whatever the occasion, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Winter celebrations
Older venues around East Dean may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking.
Before you book anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Serving staff
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
To get a price, just use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
East Dean: venues, access and licensing
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in East Dean, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Eastbourne station is about 3.4 miles away. Around East Dean, historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3.9 miles north-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of East Dean. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
We cover events in every part of BN20. Whether your event is on Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around East Dean includes Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Tiger Inn (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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