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Mexican drinks bar in Hawkenbury, Kent
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 Hawkenbury.
- Summer garden parties
- Winter celebrations
- Birthday parties
Book Mexican bar hire in Hawkenbury
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Mexican bar hire in Hawkenbury, from our truck or trailer
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: hibiscus agua de jamaica, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. For milestone birthdays and work celebrations, we can serve horchata, margaritas and agua de jamaica and more.
In Hawkenbury, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall. Alcohol-free drinks such as aguas frescas can be part of the menu. You will know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
A Mexican drinks bar in Hawkenbury: local tips
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hawkenbury will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Older venues around Hawkenbury may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (3.9 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 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. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hawkenbury, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Wherever your event is in TN2 and TN1, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Your event could be at a home on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Hawkenbury, we cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawkenbury pub (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Sunset in Hawkenbury is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Occasions we cater for in Hawkenbury
A themed bar adds a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hawkenbury, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Festivals and fairs
- Product launches and client events
- Garden parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Once the ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Hawkenbury questions
Is Hawkenbury close to London?
It is about 31 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Hawkenbury?
Guests can use Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west of Hawkenbury.
Do you serve responsibly?
Yes. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
What does a Mexican bar cost?
Every bar is quoted for individually, depending on guests, drinks and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
You will need either the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We go through the licensing with you before the day. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
A closer look at the menu
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu you choose
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your menu ideas
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Have plenty of water available
If timings change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Ask us about glassware or cups and we will confirm the options with your quote.
- 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