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Bar hire in Old Heathfield: margaritas and Mexican beer
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica to Old Heathfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Festivals and fairs
- Garden parties
- Big birthday celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Old Heathfield
Mexican bar hire for your event in Old Heathfield
A Mexican drinks bar brings margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas to your event, served by our bar staff. It works on its own or alongside our food. On the menu are alcohol-free drinks, aguas frescas and horchata, and it’s a good fit for launch parties and staff parties.
In a rural spot like Old Heathfield, drinks can be served from our food truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026

A Mexican drinks bar in Old Heathfield: local tips
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Old Heathfield. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Old Heathfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
Historic buildings near Old Heathfield often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. Once the ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Heathfield, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Wherever your event is in TN21, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include School Hill and Church Street; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
Popular choices
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold, ideal with tacos.
Soft drinks
Soft drinks alongside the rest.
What affects the price in Old Heathfield
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- The menu you choose
- Whether you need disposables
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book with us
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
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Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Winter receptions in Old Heathfield are dark by about 3:55pm in December, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Old Heathfield questions
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you cater in villages like Old Heathfield?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Yes. No alcohol is served to under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Do you provide bar staff?
We bring bar staff.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
Always. Aguas frescas and soft drinks are alcohol-free.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Old Heathfield?
Bar staff serve, so your hosts do not have to.
Here are some of the events we cater in Old Heathfield and East Sussex:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Fairs and community events
- Big birthday celebrations
- Launch parties
Close to Old Heathfield are historic houses such as Bateman's (4.9 miles north-east). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Ask your venue about its licence early
After service, we clear the bar away.
Pair the bar with tacos, burritos and nachos.
- 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