West Sussex · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Handcross
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Handcross.
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
Planning an event in Handcross?
Common questions in Handcross
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Handcross close to London?
It’s about 31 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Handcross.
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. For anything outside that, ask us.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Yes. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free, along with soft drinks.
How our Mexican bar hire works in Handcross
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side. We serve horchata, aguas frescas and margaritas, and it is a good fit for wedding receptions and evening parties and anniversaries and engagements.
In a rural spot like Handcross, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. We will talk licensing through with you. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
A choice of soft drinks.
For event organisers in Handcross
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Evening drinks in Handcross stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that is the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Why choose Mexican bar hire in Handcross?
It works on its own or with our food.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Handcross:
- Summer garden parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Product launches and client events
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like All Saints gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
Towns and villages near Handcross
What else we do in Handcross
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- Details of power and water on site
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
Planning a drinks bar in Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Handcross to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Balcombe station is about 2.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Handcross, we also cover Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests we’re serving
- What’s on the menu
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Catering across West Sussex, including Handcross
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- 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