West Sussex · England
Mexican drinks bar in Portslade, West Sussex
Planning Mexican bar hire in Portslade? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Launch parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Festivals and fairs
Mexican bar hire in Portslade
Popular choices
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters.
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Mexican bar hire in Portslade, from our food truck or trailer
We plan the drinks list together, to suit your guests and timings. Share your ideas and we’ll suggest a menu. At wedding receptions and evening parties and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of soft drinks, aguas frescas and Mexican beer and more.
A drinks bar makes a party in Portslade easy and sociable. Tell us about the drive, gates and power. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Think about how guests get home
- Share bar opening times
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
We arrive in good time to set up the bar, so drinks are ready when you are.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will set out the options.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Sunset in Portslade is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- We check the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- On the day, our bar staff serve drinks responsibly at the agreed times.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Portslade: venues, access and licensing
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Portslade, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Benfield Hill have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there. A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like St Nicolas Church gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. Portslade is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. Drinks by the sea could work, as Portslade is within about 3 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we’ll do that with you.
Wherever your event is in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. With the A293 close by, Portslade is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. Other places close to Portslade for Mexican bar hire include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include King's School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
Places near Portslade
What else we do in Portslade
Planning the serving area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Details of power and water on site
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Portslade?
Tacos and margaritas belong together.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Festivals and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Portslade include Portslade Manor (within half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access, power and water needs
Comparing your options
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A clear quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Portslade
- A menu agreed with you
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
FAQs for Portslade
Is it possible to have you in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicolas Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Can we book the bar without food?
You can. The bar can be booked on its own.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
- 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