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Mexican drinks bar in Effingham, Surrey
A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff in Effingham, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Big birthday celebrations
- Launch parties
Book Mexican bar hire in Effingham
Mexican bar hire in Effingham, from our food truck or trailer
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. It suits winter celebrations and engagement celebrations, serving aguas frescas, Mexican beer and horchata.
For a country party near Effingham, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain doesn’t normally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A late-September party in Effingham loses the light at about 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Get a quote
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Effingham, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served. 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.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A menu built around your guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
What Mexican bar hire costs
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Food, drinks or both
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
Planning Mexican bar hire in Effingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Agree bar timings in advance
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Pair the bar with tacos, burritos and nachos.
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FAQs for Effingham
Do you come out to small places like Effingham?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Which station is closest to Effingham?
Guests can use Bookham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of Effingham.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
How much is the bar?
We don’t publish set prices, as each event is different. Send your details for a quote.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Who books Mexican bar hire in Effingham?
You can book it with or without catering.
Whatever the occasion, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Product launches and client events
- Staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
A Mexican drinks bar in Effingham: local tips
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. For Mexican bar hire in Effingham, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Effingham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring Mexican bar hire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Close to Effingham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.4 miles south-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.2 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. Effingham is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Here we cover the KT24 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Crossways and Church Street or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Effingham, we also cover East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Effingham include Howard of Effingham School (under half a mile north-east) and Manor House School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Stage pub (under half a mile north)
- 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