Brighton and Hove · England
Mexican drinks bar in Preston, Brighton and Hove
We bring a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to Preston and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Licensed festivals
- Mexican-themed parties
- Company summer parties
Mexican bar hire for Preston events
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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, and handles allergen information for you.
How our Mexican bar hire works in Preston
The drinks menu is agreed with you, around your guests, your venue and your timings. Share your ideas and we’ll suggest a menu. At company summer parties and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of horchata, aguas frescas and soft drinks for your guests.
For a party in a place like Preston, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Tell us about the drive, gates and power. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Where
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What Mexican bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Timings and hours
- Serving staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your date and when you want service to start
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning a drinks bar in Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Preston to 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 cater in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Close to Preston are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (under half a mile south) and Royal Pavilion (1.7 miles south). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. Couples leaving a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Preston, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. The coast is within about 2 miles of Preston. Wind, sand and the rules on alcohol in public places all need planning for a seaside bar.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1, BN3 and BN88. Your event could be at a home on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road. With the A23 close by, Preston is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater events in Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Preston include Dorothy Stringer High School (within half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown and Anchor Inn (within half a mile south-west)
What’s on the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Horchata
A comforting alcohol-free drink; ask us about allergens.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Room for a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Preston
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Questions from Preston
Which station should guests use for Preston?
Guests can use Preston Park station, which is right in Preston.
How far is Preston from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Do you cover Preston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Preston is within our area and the rest of Brighton and Hove. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
Drinks planning tips
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Give us numbers for children
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
We can give allergen information for every drink, so guests can check before ordering.
Margaritas for the drinks reception.
Who books Mexican bar hire in Preston?
It suits summer evenings especially well.
Here are some of the events we cater in Preston and Brighton and Hove:
- Big birthday celebrations
- Work celebrations
- Winter celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that Preston Park station is in Preston itself.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Payment terms and deposit
How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand, including non-drinkers. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in Preston
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quoted for your event
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for every dish
See how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Preston
What else we do in Preston
How the day works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. In December, the light goes in Preston at about 3:55pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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