Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Emery Down, Hampshire
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica keeps your guests happy at your event in Emery Down.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Fairs and community events
Book Mexican bar hire in Emery Down
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will set out the options.
How our Mexican bar hire works in Emery Down
Responsible serving matters to us: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. On the menu are aguas frescas, horchata and Mexican beer, and it’s a good fit for themed celebrations and big birthday celebrations.
Near Emery Down, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. We’ll talk licensing through with you. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Details of power and water on site
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
Emery Down: venues, access and licensing
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For Mexican bar hire in Emery Down, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Historic buildings near Emery Down often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. Couples leaving a church such as Christ Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. An outdoor bar near the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of Emery Down, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you.
Wherever your event is in SO43, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Emery Down, we cover Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. Service starts at the time we have agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. Sunset in Emery Down is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Emery Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Mexican bar hire in Emery Down?
You can book it with or without catering.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Work celebrations
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Licensed festivals
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Emery Down: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Emery Down?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details 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 give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Comparing your options
With tacos on the menu, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Emery Down
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen-aware menus
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Read our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
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What affects the price in Emery Down
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
- Parking and the route in
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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