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Bar hire in Folkestone: margaritas and Mexican beer
A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff in Folkestone, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- End-of-year parties
- Fairs and community events
- Product launches and client events
Mexican bar hire in Folkestone
Planning a drinks bar in Folkestone
Folkestone is in Kent. Anywhere in CT20, we will come to your venue or site. Folkestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Older venues around Folkestone may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. Close to Folkestone are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.9 miles north). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles. Drinks by the sea could work, as Folkestone is within about a mile of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we will do that with you.
We cover events in every part of the CT20, CT19 and CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road. With the A259 and A260 close by, Folkestone is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. We also serve at events in Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Park Inn Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
How our Mexican bar hire works in Folkestone
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. For work celebrations and launch parties, we can serve soft drinks, horchata and agua de jamaica and more.
In Folkestone, drinks and street food together make an easy, complete package. Let us know about the venue and the route in. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
Drinks planning tips
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
If timings change, tell us and we will adjust.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Folkestone: your questions answered
Could you come to a seaside event near Folkestone?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Could you serve our guests after a service at United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you cook on site?
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 about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue.
How it compares
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- We cover Folkestone and the whole of Kent
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Fast service, even with a queue
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
What affects the price in Folkestone
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Your menu ideas
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want service to start
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
More for events in Folkestone
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. A summer drinks reception in Folkestone has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:00pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- We check availability.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cater for in Folkestone
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
Whatever the occasion, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Staff parties
Parks such as Lower Leas Coastal Park have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How late numbers can change
- 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