Isle of Wight · England
Mexican drinks bar in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Northwood. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before booking.
- Work celebrations
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Northwood
Mexican bar hire in Northwood, from our truck or trailer
Our bar travels to events across Northwood and nearby: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. For client events and launches and taco nights and themed parties, we can serve soft drinks, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks.
For a country party near Northwood, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need disposables
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- Serving staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Popular choices
Soft drinks
There is always something alcohol-free.
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
Nearby places to Northwood
Other catering in Northwood
Northwood: venues, access and licensing
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Northwood and the surrounding area. We serve in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cater right across the region, from Northwood to Southampton (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows. Historic buildings near Northwood often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the sea within about 2 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots usually need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Wherever your event is in PO31, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Other places close to Northwood for Mexican bar hire include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (within half a mile south-west)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. A summer drinks reception in Northwood has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Northwood?
We go through the licensing with you.
Here are some of the events we cater in Northwood and the Isle of Wight:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Launch parties
- Themed celebrations
If the service is at a church such as All Saints' Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Space, access, power and water needs
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
We adapt if the timings shift.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What we offer
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
Common questions in Northwood
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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 will check the access.
Can you serve near the sea around Northwood?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots typically need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
Always. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cater in Northwood?
We do. Northwood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What can we have at the bar?
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
- 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