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Bar hire in Norcot: margaritas and Mexican beer
We bring a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to Norcot and across Reading, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Fairs and community events
- Weddings, day or evening
Mexican bar hire near Norcot
Planning a drinks bar in Norcot
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Norcot to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic buildings near Norcot often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. Parks such as Round Copse have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
Wherever your event is in RG30 and RG31, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Norcot, we cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Norcot has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
How our Mexican bar hire works in Norcot
Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, served by our bar staff. You can book it alone or with our Mexican catering. We serve margaritas, horchata and aguas frescas, and it’s a good fit for staff parties and fairs and community events.
A drinks bar makes a party in Norcot easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Towns and villages near Norcot
Other catering in Norcot
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Comparing your options
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A menu agreed with you
- A clear quote
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
Occasions we cater for in Norcot
Tacos and margaritas belong together, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
In Norcot and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Product launches and client events
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
Once the ceremony at a church like Tilehurst Methodist Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue.
Before you book anyone
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- How long the service runs
FAQs for Norcot
Which station is closest to Norcot?
Guests can use Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of Norcot.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Tilehurst Methodist Church?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Will someone run the bar?
Our bar staff run the bar. Responsible serving comes first.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Yes. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and anyone who has had too much will not be served more.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
It depends on the venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
About the menu
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime.
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need disposables
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A summer drinks reception in Norcot has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk licensing through with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Norcot, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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