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Bar hire in Merle Common
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Merle Common. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Staff parties
- Client events and launches
- Big birthday celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Merle Common
Perfect for your event in Merle Common
Our staff run the bar.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Merle Common and Surrey:
- Mexican-themed parties
- Licensed festivals
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties
Historic buildings near Merle Common often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Who provides plates and napkins
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Mexican bar hire in Merle Common, from our truck or trailer
Margaritas are the centrepiece: tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice, with or without a salted rim. We serve aguas frescas, alcohol-free drinks and horchata, and it suits big birthday celebrations and engagement celebrations.
Near Merle Common, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. We’ll check the licensing with you. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
Popular choices
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink, served cold.
Also near Merle Common
Also in Merle Common
Comparing your options
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Catering across Surrey, including Merle Common
- Allergen-aware menus
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning drinks for every guest
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Pair the bar with hot food
If timings change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will set out the options.
Drinks receptions around Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Merle Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Merle Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Merle Common to London (19 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north. Close to Merle Common are historic houses such as Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Merle Common, we also cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Questions from Merle Common
Which station should guests use for Merle Common?
Hurst Green station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Merle Common?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Merle Common.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
Do you do drinks only?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Ask about adding tacos and burritos.
Do you have a licence to sell alcohol?
That depends on your venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We will check the licensing with you.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power and water on site
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- A bar spot away from homes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
What Mexican bar hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- What power and water the site has
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Sunset in Merle Common is around 9:20pm 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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