Brighton and Hove · England
Bar hire in Ovingdean: margaritas and Mexican beer
A margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Ovingdean, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Staff parties
- Product launches and client events
- Anniversaries and engagements
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Ovingdean
How our Mexican bar hire works in Ovingdean
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so you deal with one team. For weddings, day or evening and winter celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of agua de jamaica, soft drinks and horchata.
For a country party near Ovingdean, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Let us know about access and soft ground. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Drinks receptions around Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Ovingdean to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Ovingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we can bring Mexican bar hire.
Once the ceremony at a church like St Wulfran's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots typically need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
For Mexican bar hire in BN2, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Your event could be at a home on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ovingdean include Longhill High School (less than half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Plan transport home for guests
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Ask your venue about its licence early
Responsible serving comes first: under-18s are not served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
Soft drinks for drivers.
Popular choices
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters.
Agua de jamaica
A deep red hibiscus drink, served chilled.
FAQs for Ovingdean
Will you travel to a small place like Ovingdean?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you come to events in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
How much is the bar?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
Can we book the bar without food?
Of course. Ask about adding tacos and burritos.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room for a queue
- A bar spot away from homes
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Margaritas
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ovingdean? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How it compares
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Ovingdean
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A menu built around your guests
- Book food, drinks or both
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Winter receptions in Ovingdean are dark by about 3:55pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- We check availability.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Ovingdean
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Events we cater in Ovingdean
It works on its own or with our food.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Ovingdean, you could book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Winter celebrations
A gathering in Beacon Hill? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles typically need permission.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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