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Bar hire in Eling
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff keeps your guests happy at your event in Eling.
- End-of-year parties
- Product launches and client events
- Garden parties
Mexican bar hire in Eling
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
About our Mexican bar hire in Eling
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so you deal with one team. For end-of-year parties and anniversaries and engagements, we can serve margaritas, soft drinks and agua de jamaica and more.
For a party in a place like Eling, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Tell us about the drive, gates and power. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Eling: venues, access and licensing
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO40, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in 40 places across Southampton.
Once the ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Older venues around Eling may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. An outdoor bar near the New Forest National Park, within about 5 miles of Eling, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you. Drinks by the sea could work, as Eling is within about 4 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we will do that with you.
Wherever your event is in SO40 and SO15, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. Streets in the area include Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Eling is on the A35, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Eling, we also cover Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Eling includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many guests we’re serving
- Whether you need disposables
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- What power and water the site has
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Popular choices
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
Comparing your options
DIY bars leave you handling licensing and staffing. We’ll check the licensing with you and bring bar staff. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we offer in Eling
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen information for every dish
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Where the truck can go in Eling
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Eling? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
FAQs for Eling
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Could you come to a seaside event near Eling?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do you have a licence to sell alcohol?
That depends on your venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
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The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Winter receptions in Eling are dark by about 4:00pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
Read more
- 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