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Bar hire in Groombridge: margaritas and Mexican beer
We bring margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff to Groombridge and across Kent, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Festivals and fairs
Mexican bar hire in Groombridge
Drinks bars for events in Groombridge
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Groombridge or on the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Groombridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Groombridge to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (under half a mile north-east) and Bassetts Manor (3.9 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. For guests coming by train, Eridge station is about 1.8 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Groombridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Groombridge
Soft drinks and alcohol-free choices are always part of the bar, so drivers and non-drinkers are not left with tap water. At fairs and community events and mexican-themed parties, we’ll put together a menu of Mexican beer, alcohol-free drinks and margaritas for your guests.
Near Groombridge, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. We’ll check the licensing with you. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Events we cater in Groombridge
You can book it with or without catering.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Big birthday celebrations
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Menus chosen with you
- Service planned around your numbers
- Book food, drinks or both
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How we price Mexican bar hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Food, drinks or both
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What power and water the site has
- The address or venue name
- Your menu ideas
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A summer drinks reception in Groombridge has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- 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.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Groombridge? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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FAQs for Groombridge
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Thomas the Apostle?
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.
Do you cater in villages like Groombridge?
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.
Do you do drinks only?
Yes. Book the bar on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, including aguas frescas and soft drinks.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Nearby places to Groombridge
What else we do in Groombridge
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
- Have plenty of water available
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
There are always alcohol-free options, including aguas frescas.
Soft drinks for drivers.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- A clear area in front of the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Groombridge
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- 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