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Mexican Bar Hire for Hemsted events
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Hemsted. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Licensed festivals
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Hemsted?
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- Licensing checked with you before the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
How our Mexican bar hire works in Hemsted
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side, and it pairs well with tacos. It suits summer garden parties and work celebrations, with soft drinks, alcohol-free drinks and margaritas.
For a country party near Hemsted, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Nearby places to Hemsted
What else we do in Hemsted
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and get on with serving. In December, the light goes in Hemsted at about 3:50pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Common questions in Hemsted
Can you serve near the sea around Hemsted?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Do you cater in villages like Hemsted?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will check the licensing with you.
Will someone run the bar?
Our bar staff run the bar. They serve responsibly.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
It depends on the venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll talk licensing through with you.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Hemsted? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
How it compares
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We will check the licensing with you and bring bar staff. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Hemsted
- Allergen-aware menus
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A plan agreed before the day
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Hemsted?
You can book it with or without catering.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Hemsted can book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Client events and launches
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Hemsted include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
What’s on the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hemsted, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
A Mexican drinks bar in Hemsted: local tips
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hemsted and nearby villages. Hemsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Once the ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hemsted, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Hemsted 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. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
Mexican bar hire in CT18 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hemsted include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
- 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