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Bar hire in Hillyfields: margaritas and Mexican beer
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Hillyfields? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Fairs and community events
- Client events and launches
Mexican bar hire for Hillyfields events
Mexican bar hire in Hillyfields, served fresh
Pair the bar with our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos, so food and drinks come from one booking. At garden get-togethers and launch parties, we can serve alcohol-free drinks, horchata and aguas frescas for your guests.
A drinks bar makes a party in Hillyfields easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Also in Hillyfields
Hillyfields: venues, access and licensing
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. For an event in Hillyfields, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Hillyfields is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we can bring Mexican bar hire.
If the service is at a church such as All Saints, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. For guests coming by train, Redbridge station is about 1.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. Drinks by the sea could work, as Hillyfields is within about 4 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we’ll do that with you.
Wherever your event is in SO16, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or the roads around them. Being close to the M271, Hillyfields is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillyfields include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Hillyfields include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Hillyfields
You can book it with or without catering.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- End-of-year parties
- Work celebrations
If you have your heart set on St James' Park, ask the people who run it about vehicles, alcohol and licensing first.
Before booking anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Hillyfields questions
Could you serve in St James' Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
Do you cater at coastal events near Hillyfields?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Southampton included. Find your area.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Where the truck can go in Hillyfields
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Sunset in Hillyfields is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that’s the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Think about how guests get home
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
Bar staff serve for the agreed times, and keep the bar tidy.
Soft drinks for drivers.
What affects the price in Hillyfields
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Hillyfields
- Book food, drinks or both
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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