Reading · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Play Hatch events
We bring a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff to Play Hatch and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Staff parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Planning an event in Play Hatch?
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Play Hatch until about 9:25pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our Mexican bar hire in Play Hatch
Margaritas are the centrepiece: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold, with or without a salted rim. For garden get-togethers and mexican-themed parties, we can serve soft drinks, horchata and aguas frescas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Play Hatch, 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. You will know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Comparing your options
If you are serving Mexican food, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quoted for your event
- We cover Play Hatch and the whole of Reading
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
About the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A bar spot away from homes
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Vehicle access near the bar
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
What affects the price in Play Hatch
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Serving staff
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Give us numbers for children
- Pair the bar with hot food
After service, we clear the bar away.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Drinks receptions around Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Play Hatch to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Couples leaving a church such as St Andrew's Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Mexican bar hire in RG4 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Play Hatch, we also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Play Hatch
We’re having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could you serve in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
- 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