Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Houghton, Hampshire
We bring a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff to Houghton and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work celebrations
- Garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Houghton
Mexican bar hire in Houghton, served fresh
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. It suits taco nights and themed parties and birthday parties, serving Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks.
In a rural spot like Houghton, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. We’ll check the licensing with you. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Houghton
How far is Houghton from central London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Will you travel to a small place like Houghton?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, including aguas frescas and soft drinks.
Do you provide bar staff?
Our bar staff run the bar. They serve responsibly.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Houghton until about 9:25pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Houghton or on the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Winchester, about 9 miles away.
Once the ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Historic houses near Houghton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
For Mexican bar hire in SO20, we plan around your venue and the route in. Whether your event is on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
About the menu
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold.
Horchata
A sweet, creamy rice drink with cinnamon.
Comparing your options
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A staffed bar means everyone is served. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Houghton
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
- Whether you need disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
- Your menu ideas
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Ensure drivers have good choices
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will confirm the options with your quote.
Towns and villages near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
- 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