West Sussex · England
Bar hire in Merston: margaritas and Mexican beer
Mobile Mexican Catering brings margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff to Merston and across West Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Company summer parties
- Themed celebrations
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Mexican bar hire for Merston events
Mexican bar hire for your event in Merston
We plan the drinks list together, around your guests, your venue and your timings. Tell us what you have in mind. It works well for staff parties and big birthday celebrations, with aguas frescas, margaritas and horchata.
For a country party near Merston, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Let us know about access and soft ground. You will know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Events we cater in Merston
It works on its own or with our food.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- End-of-year parties
- Garden get-togethers
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Giles gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Merston
What else we do in Merston
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
How it works
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Merston until about 9:20pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk licensing through with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
Planning help
How it compares
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. 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.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quoted for your event
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Drinks bars for events in Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring Mexican bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Merston. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Merston to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west. Historic buildings near Merston often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. Drinks by the sea could work, as Merston is within about 4 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we will do that with you.
We serve at events all over PO20 and the streets around it. We also serve at events in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Merston: your questions answered
Will you travel to a small place like Merston?
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 Merston close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
What drinks do you serve?
Our bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata, plus alcohol-free choices.
Do you give allergen information?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you provide bar staff?
Yes, our bar staff serve your guests. Responsible serving comes first.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
What Mexican bar hire costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
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’ll quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
Aguas frescas for children and non-drinkers.
- 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