Hampshire · England
Bar hire in Ibsley
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas makes the serving truck part of your event in Ibsley.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Staff parties
- Garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Ibsley
Mexican bar hire in Ibsley, served fresh
The margarita is the star of the bar: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. For winter celebrations and launch parties, we can serve aguas frescas, agua de jamaica and Mexican beer for your guests.
For a country party near Ibsley, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Drinks bars for events in Ibsley
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Across the BH24 area, we can serve your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ibsley to Southampton (17 miles away).
Once the ceremony at a church like Church of St Martins is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Ibsley is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
For Mexican bar hire in BH24, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road. We also serve at events in Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ibsley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (within half a mile west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Vehicle access near the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
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, including non-drinkers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Popular choices
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold, with or without a salted rim.
What affects the price in Ibsley
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Distance and access to the venue
- What’s on the menu
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- How we drive in and where we can park
Send us the date, your venue or BH24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Ibsley
Bar staff serve, so your hosts do not have to.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Client events and launches
- Themed celebrations
- Licensed festivals
- Work celebrations
If you are looking at a historic venue around Ibsley, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Ibsley
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Martins: 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.
Do you cater in villages like Ibsley?
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.
Do you provide bar staff?
Our bar staff run the bar. Responsible serving comes first.
Do you give allergen information?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not usually 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.
Who handles the licensing?
It depends on the venue. If the venue has no licence, a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. We talk it through with you.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. In December, the light goes in Ibsley at about 4:05pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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What else we do in Ibsley
- 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