Portsmouth · England
Bar hire in Portsmouth
Planning Mexican bar hire in Portsmouth? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Mexican bar hire in Portsmouth
Who books Mexican bar hire in Portsmouth?
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Portsmouth, you could book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties
- Work celebrations
- Winter celebrations
Older venues around Portsmouth may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
How our Mexican bar hire works in Portsmouth
A Mexican drinks bar brings margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas to your event, with bar staff to serve your guests. It works on its own or alongside our food. For garden get-togethers and themed celebrations, we will put together a menu of horchata, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
For a reception in Portsmouth, margaritas and aguas frescas keep guests mingling. Tell us about town-centre access and loading. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Location
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- A picture of where we’d park
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning Mexican bar hire in Portsmouth? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Comparing your options
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Service planned around your numbers
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Portsmouth questions
Could you serve in Alexandra Park?
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.
Which station should guests use for Portsmouth?
Guests can use Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of Portsmouth.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
How much does Mexican bar hire cost in Portsmouth?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to Portsmouth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Portsmouth is within our area. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. Under-18s aren’t served alcohol, and anyone who has had too much won’t be served more.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
You will need either the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We will go through the licensing with you. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
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Where the truck can go in Portsmouth
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A bar spot away from homes
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Portsmouth
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
The process
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Evening drinks in Portsmouth stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
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Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Share bar opening times
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
Portsmouth: venues, access and licensing
Portsmouth is in England. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Portsmouth and the surrounding area. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Portsmouth to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Couples leaving a church such as St Wilfrid could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. A gathering in Alexandra Park? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles normally need permission. With the sea within about 3 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Streets in the area include Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Portsmouth include the A3 and A27, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
- 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