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Mexican drinks bar in Houghton, West Sussex
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Houghton? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Work celebrations
- Weddings, day or evening
- Anniversaries and engagements
Book Mexican bar hire in Houghton
How our Mexican bar hire works in Houghton
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: a premises licence at the venue, or a Temporary Event Notice. We will check the licensing with you. We serve margaritas, agua de jamaica and soft drinks, and it suits birthday parties and winter celebrations.
In a rural spot like Houghton, drinks can be served from our food truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Area
- Houghton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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.
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A bar spot away from homes
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Details of power and water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Houghton
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
Comparing your options
With tacos on the menu, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Houghton
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Menus chosen with you
- A clear quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What Mexican bar hire costs
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What power and water the site has
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Houghton
Which station should guests use for Houghton?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is it possible to have you in Arundel 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.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you cater for children?
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.
Who clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you cater in Houghton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Houghton. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Can we book the bar without food?
Of course. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Evening drinks in Houghton stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN18 area, we can serve your guests. Houghton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our nearest city page is Chichester, about 11 miles away.
For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Amberley station is about 0.5 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Houghton, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Houghton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Houghton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Perfect for your event in Houghton
Alcohol-free guests get more than squash.
Here are some of the events we cater around Houghton:
- Garden parties
- End-of-year parties
- Mexican-themed parties
- Wedding drinks receptions
Close to Houghton are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (2.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles north-east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Plan transport home for guests
- Ask guests about allergies
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
Bar staff serve for the agreed times, and keep the bar tidy.
A welcome margarita as guests arrive, licensing permitting.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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