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Bar hire in Portswood
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Portswood? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Fairs and community events
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Portswood
Mexican bar hire for your event in Portswood
Soft drinks and alcohol-free choices are always part of the bar, for drivers, children and anyone not drinking. It works well for company summer parties and weddings, day or evening, with agua de jamaica, aguas frescas and horchata.
For a party in a place like Portswood, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Share bar opening times
Alcohol-free drinks are always available.
Soft drinks for drivers.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What you’d like on the menu
- What power and water the site has
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand, including non-drinkers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
A Mexican drinks bar in Portswood: local tips
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether your event is in the middle of Portswood or on the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
Historic buildings near Portswood often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: St Denys station is in Portswood itself. An outdoor bar near the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Portswood, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we will check with you. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portswood. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
We serve at events all over the SO17, SO14 and SO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Portswood sits on or near the A335 and A3035, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Portswood includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find South Western Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Portswood
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FAQs for Portswood
What’s the nearest station to Portswood for guests?
Guests can use St Denys station, which is right in Portswood.
Do you cater at coastal events near Portswood?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We quote for each event, depending on guests, drinks and timings. For a price, tell us about it on our contact page.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes. Book the bar on its own.
What drinks do you serve?
Margaritas and Mexican beer, with aguas frescas like horchata and agua de jamaica.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
How it works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Sunset in Portswood is around 9:25pm 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.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day, our bar staff serve drinks responsibly at the agreed times.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Related guides
- 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