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Bar hire in Islip
We bring a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to Islip and across Oxfordshire, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Themed celebrations
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Work celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Islip
DIY taco night versus a caterer
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Mexican bar hire in Islip, served fresh
The margarita is the star of the bar: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. For client events and launches and end-of-year parties, we can serve aguas frescas, soft drinks and alcohol-free drinks.
For a country party near Islip, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Have plenty of water available
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours, and keep the bar tidy.
Soft drinks for drivers.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. Sunset in Islip is around 9:25pm in 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.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Islip
You can book it with or without catering.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Islip:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Staff parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Around Islip, historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the service runs
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
A Mexican drinks bar in Islip: local tips
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Islip and nearby villages. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the service is at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Guests travelling by rail: Islip has its own station, Islip station.
For Mexican bar hire in OX5, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Whether your event is on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. We also serve at events in Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Islip: your questions answered
Do you cater in villages like Islip?
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.
Is Islip close to London?
It is about 54 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Always. No alcohol is served to under-18s, and anyone who has had too much won’t be served more.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you provide bar staff?
Our bar staff run the bar. They serve responsibly.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
What affects the price in Islip
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- The menu you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Islip, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We’ll go through the licensing with you and bring bar staff. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus chosen with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Where the truck can go in Islip
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- A bar spot away from homes
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Islip
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Nearby places to Islip
More for events in Islip
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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