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Mexican Bar Hire for Halstead events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas for events in Halstead and across Kent.
- Work celebrations
- Themed celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Halstead
About our Mexican bar hire in Halstead
Responsible serving matters to us: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. For weddings, day or evening and themed celebrations, we will put together a menu of soft drinks, agua de jamaica and margaritas for your guests.
Near Halstead, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About the menu
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters, light and refreshing.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Halstead
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you serve in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
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.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How spicy is the food?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
Comparing your options
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A menu built around your guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Halstead
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Events we cater in Halstead
You can book it with or without catering.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs and community events
- Birthday parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Staff parties
Older venues around Halstead may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Halstead
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Your menu ideas
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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.
Drinks receptions around Halstead
Halstead is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. For Mexican bar hire in Halstead, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Halstead to London (15 miles away).
Serving alcohol in Hewitt's Chalk Bank would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler. If the service is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Halstead is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Station Road, Church Road and London Road or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Badgers Mount (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-east), Pratt's Bottom (1 mile north-west), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bopeep (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Halstead includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. In December, the light goes in Halstead at about 3:55pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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What else we do in Halstead
- 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