East Sussex · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Piddinghoe
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Piddinghoe. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Licensed festivals
- Taco nights and themed parties
Planning an event in Piddinghoe?
Mexican bar hire for your event in Piddinghoe
The margarita is the star of the bar: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. It works well for anniversaries and engagements and wedding drinks receptions, serving margaritas, soft drinks and aguas frescas.
In a rural spot like Piddinghoe, drinks can be served from our food truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Where
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Comparing your options
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- A plan agreed before the day
- Fast service, even with a queue
- We cover Piddinghoe and the whole of East Sussex
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Piddinghoe
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater at coastal events near Piddinghoe?
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.
How much is the bar?
Every bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, drinks and hours. For a price, send a quick message through our quote form.
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 you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Of course. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
What’s on the menu
Horchata
A comforting alcohol-free drink; ask us about allergens.
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
Nearby places to Piddinghoe
More for events in Piddinghoe
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Share bar opening times
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
More bar staff for larger crowds, quoted for your event.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Piddinghoe: venues, access and licensing
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Piddinghoe and nearby villages. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Piddinghoe to Brighton (7 miles away).
Historic buildings near Piddinghoe often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and the nearest station is Newhaven Town station, about 1.2 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Piddinghoe, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. The coast is within about 4 miles of Piddinghoe. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
Here we cover the BN9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Streets in the area include Brookside and Lewes Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. If your venue is just outside Piddinghoe, we also cover South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Nearby schools include UTC@Harbourside (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Boatman pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests we are serving
- The length of service
- Whether you need disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your menu ideas
Planning Mexican bar hire in Piddinghoe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Piddinghoe until about 9:15pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- We go through the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Who books Mexican bar hire in Piddinghoe?
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Piddinghoe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Client events and launches
- Garden parties
- Themed celebrations
Once the ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St John is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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