Isle of Wight · England
Bar hire in Merstone: margaritas and Mexican beer
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Merstone? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Licensed festivals
- Work celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Merstone
Mexican bar hire in Merstone, served fresh
Responsible serving matters to us: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. At summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagements, we’ll put together a menu of agua de jamaica, aguas frescas and Mexican beer for your guests.
Near Merstone, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. We will talk licensing through with you. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Merstone (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
Drinks bars for events in Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Merstone 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. Merstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we can bring Mexican bar hire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near Merstone often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots normally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
We cater events across the PO30 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
What Mexican bar hire costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Where the truck can go in Merstone
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A bar spot away from homes
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
Out-of-the-way places like Merstone take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Towns and villages near Merstone
More for events in Merstone
Perfect for your event in Merstone
We go through the licensing with you.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Merstone and the Isle of Wight:
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Staff parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Festivals and fairs
Historic houses near Merstone include Arreton Manor (1.1 miles north) and Haseley Manor (1.3 miles east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Comparing caterers
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access, power and water needs
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Give us numbers for children
- Ensure there’s water for guests
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Plan transport home for guests
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
Step by step
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. Evening drinks in Merstone stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Merstone
Do you cater in villages like Merstone?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Which station should guests use for Merstone?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Send your details for a quote.
Do you bring staff to serve the drinks?
We bring bar staff.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
About the menu
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
- 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