Portsmouth · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Hilsea events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica to Hilsea and across Portsmouth, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Launch parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Mexican-themed parties
Planning an event in Hilsea?
About our Mexican bar hire in Hilsea
Responsible serving matters to us: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. Popular choices include agua de jamaica, soft drinks and margaritas, and it suits engagement and anniversary parties and licensed festivals.
In Hilsea, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall, with access for the truck or trailer. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who aren’t drinking alcohol. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Hilsea
Can you serve near the sea around Hilsea?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
We are having a ceremony at St Francis' Church: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
There are always alcohol-free options, including aguas frescas and soft drinks.
Will someone run the bar?
Our bar staff run the bar. They serve responsibly.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Where the truck can go in Hilsea
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- A clear area in front of the bar
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
Occasions we cater for in Hilsea
Our staff run the bar.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Work celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Themed celebrations
Serving alcohol in Alexandra Park would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
Hilsea: venues, access and licensing
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Events in Hilsea are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Hilsea is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Hilsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
If the service is at a church such as St Francis' Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Hilsea station is about 0.5 miles away. Drinks by the sea could work, as Hilsea is within about 4 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we’ll do that with you.
Anywhere in PO2, PO3 and PO6, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Hilsea for Mexican bar hire include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hilsea include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Hilsea include Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
Allergen information is available for every drink.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book with us
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for every dish
- Fast service, even with a queue
- A menu agreed with you
See how we price and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Sunset in Hilsea is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
- How we drive in and where we can park
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hilsea? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Other catering in Hilsea
Popular choices
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime.
- 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