Isle of Wight · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Forest Side events
We bring margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff to Forest Side and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Work celebrations
- Festivals and fairs
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Planning an event in Forest Side?
Mexican bar hire for your event in Forest Side
Responsible serving matters to us: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. On the menu are aguas frescas, agua de jamaica and margaritas, which works well for engagement celebrations and end-of-year and Christmas parties.
In a rural spot like Forest Side, drinks can be served from our food truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Location
- Forest Side (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Give us numbers for children
- Share taxi numbers with guests
We arrive in good time to set up the bar.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will confirm the options with your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Nearby places to Forest Side
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Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Occasions we cater for in Forest Side
We go through the licensing with you, so there are no surprises.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Themed celebrations
- Fairs and community events
- Garden parties
- Birthday parties
Serving alcohol in Seaclose Park would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. Evening drinks in Forest Side stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks bars for events in Forest Side
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring Mexican bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Forest Side. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Forest Side to Southampton (15 miles away).
If the service is at a church such as St. Mary's Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Older venues around Forest Side may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Forest Side. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Forest Road and Gunville Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Forest Side include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Forest Side
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
- Timings and hours
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning Mexican bar hire in Forest Side? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Forest Side questions
Do you come out to small places like Forest Side?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
We are having a ceremony at St. Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
About the menu
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Events in Forest Side and across the Isle of Wight
- Book food, drinks or both
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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