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Bar hire in Kemsing: margaritas and Mexican beer
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas keeps your guests happy at your event in Kemsing.
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Product launches and client events
Mexican bar hire for Kemsing events
How our Mexican bar hire works in Kemsing
There are always alcohol-free drinks on the bar, so drivers and non-drinkers aren’t left with tap water. Popular choices include soft drinks, margaritas and horchata, which works well for birthday parties and staff parties.
In Kemsing, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who are not drinking alcohol. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Kemsing: your questions answered
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
What’s the nearest station to Kemsing for guests?
Otford station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
How much is the bar?
Every bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, drinks and hours. For a price, fill in our quote form.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What Mexican bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Timings and hours
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d park
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Give us numbers for children
- Ensure there is water for guests
Responsible serving comes first: no alcohol for under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
More bar staff for larger crowds, quoted for your event.
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Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
A generic bar does the job, but a Mexican bar with margaritas and aguas frescas feels like part of the theme. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Kemsing
- Service planned around your numbers
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A menu agreed with you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night or 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.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Popular choices
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters and tamarind.
Events we cater in Kemsing
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
Here are some of the events we cater around Kemsing:
- Product launches and client events
- Festivals and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Taco nights and themed parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Kemsing, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Planning a drinks bar in Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Kemsing and the surrounding area. Kemsing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Mary gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Otford station, about 1 mile north-west. Kemsing is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
We serve at events all over TN15 and the streets around it. From High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Kemsing, we also cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
How the day works
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Kemsing until about 9:20pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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