Hampshire · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Park Gate events
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Park Gate.
- Mexican-themed parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden get-togethers
Mexican bar hire near Park Gate
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Licensing checked with you before the day
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Park Gate
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Mexican bar hire in Park Gate, from our food truck or trailer
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. It works well for milestone birthdays and end-of-year and Christmas parties, with soft drinks, margaritas and agua de jamaica.
Near Park Gate, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. We’ll talk licensing through with you. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cater for in Park Gate
Licensing is talked through with you.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Fairs and community events
- Client events and launches
- Work celebrations
If the service is at a church such as St Margaret Mary, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Drinks bars for events in Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For an event in Park Gate, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Park Gate. Park Gate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Park Gate, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that Swanwick station is in Park Gate itself. The coast is within about 3 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Mexican bar hire in SO31 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Park Gate includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book with us
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for every dish
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Park Gate
Other catering in Park Gate
Park Gate questions
Do you cater at coastal events near Park Gate?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Which station should guests use for Park Gate?
Guests can use Swanwick station, which is right in Park Gate.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll go through the licensing with you. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Do you provide bar staff?
Yes, our bar staff serve your guests. Responsible serving comes first.
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan transport home for guests
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
If timings change, tell us and we will adjust.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Park Gate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. A summer drinks reception in Park Gate has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that is the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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