East Sussex · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Polegate events
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Polegate.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Launch parties
- Work celebrations
Mexican bar hire for Polegate events
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Evening drinks in Polegate stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Mexican bar hire in Polegate, from our food truck or trailer
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side. For festivals and fairs and engagement celebrations, we will put together a menu of aguas frescas, soft drinks and agua de jamaica.
Around Polegate, a drinks bar suits garden parties and village-hall celebrations, with access for the truck or trailer. Alcohol-free drinks such as aguas frescas can be part of the menu. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
The menu, item by item
Horchata
A comforting alcohol-free drink.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Common questions in Polegate
What’s the nearest station to Polegate for guests?
Guests can use Polegate station, which is right in Polegate.
Do you cater at coastal events near Polegate?
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 a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
What does a Mexican bar cost?
Every bar is quoted for individually, depending on guests, drinks and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do you provide bar staff?
Bar staff are part of the service.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Planning a drinks bar in Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Across the BN26 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Polegate to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Older venues around Polegate may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. Couples leaving a church such as St John's Church of England Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. An outdoor bar near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Polegate, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you. With the sea within about 5 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots usually need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Anywhere in BN26, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. With the A27 and A2270 close by, Polegate is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. If your venue is just outside Polegate, we also cover Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Polegate include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Polegate include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Horse & Groom pub (under half a mile south-west)
How it compares
A generic bar does the job, but margaritas and aguas frescas give the bar character. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we offer in Polegate
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Allergen-aware menus
- Events in Polegate and across East Sussex
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Also near Polegate
Also in Polegate
How we price Mexican bar hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
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 a quick message through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- A bar spot away from homes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Perfect for your event in Polegate
It works on its own or with our food.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Festivals and fairs
- Client events and launches
Guests travelling by rail: Polegate has its own station, Polegate station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Drinks planning tips
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Share taxi numbers with guests
Bar staff serve for the agreed times.
Add our Mexican catering for 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