Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Lovedean, Hampshire
Fresh, colourful and made to share: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Lovedean and the surrounding area.
- Launch parties
- Winter celebrations
- Big birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Lovedean?
About our Mexican bar hire in Lovedean
Margaritas are the centrepiece: tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice, with or without a salted rim. It suits engagement and anniversary parties and company summer parties, with margaritas, agua de jamaica and alcohol-free drinks.
Near Lovedean, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Let us know about access and soft ground. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
FAQs for Lovedean
Which station is closest to Lovedean?
Guests can use Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles south-east of Lovedean.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we have the bar on its own?
You can. The bar can be booked on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
Events we cater in Lovedean
You can book it with or without catering.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Licensed festivals
- Themed celebrations
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Big birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Vehicle access near the bar
- A clear area in front of the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
A closer look at the menu
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Planning a drinks bar in Lovedean
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. From the centre of Lovedean to 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. Lovedean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Lovedean often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area. Whether your event is on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
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How it works
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Winter receptions in Lovedean are dark by about 4:00pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Have plenty of water available
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
We set up the bar before guests arrive, so drinks are ready when you are.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lovedean? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests we are serving
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- What power and water the site has
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- 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