Hampshire · England
Bar hire in Ramsdean
We bring a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff to Ramsdean and across Hampshire, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties
- Taco nights and themed parties
Mexican bar hire near Ramsdean
Drinks receptions around Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Ramsdean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Ramsdean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 13 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Petersfield station is about 2.3 miles away. Once the ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
We cater events across GU32 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsdean includes Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Ramsdean include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
How our Mexican bar hire works in Ramsdean
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. We serve horchata, aguas frescas and agua de jamaica, and it suits licensed festivals and wedding drinks receptions.
Near Ramsdean, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How long we are needed on site
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
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 enjoy the party, let us serve.
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Serve food alongside the drinks
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
Margaritas for the drinks reception.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we offer in Ramsdean
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A menu agreed with you
- Catering across Hampshire, including Ramsdean
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset in Ramsdean comes at roughly 7:05pm, so a bar running later in the evening needs lamps or festoons. In late May, it stays light until about 8:55pm.
- 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 suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Occasions we cater for in Ramsdean
We go through the licensing with you.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Ramsdean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Licensed festivals
- Big birthday celebrations
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
Historic buildings near Ramsdean often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
A closer look at the menu
Agua de jamaica
A deep red hibiscus drink, served chilled.
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
FAQs for Ramsdean
Do you come out to small places like Ramsdean?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
That depends on your venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
- 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