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Mexican Bar Hire for Ratley events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Ratley and the surrounding area.
- Themed celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Client events and launches
Planning an event in Ratley?
Mexican bar hire in Ratley, from our food truck or trailer
Soft drinks and alcohol-free choices are always part of the bar, so drivers and non-drinkers aren’t left with tap water. For taco nights and themed parties and milestone birthdays, we can serve Mexican beer, horchata and margaritas.
Near Ratley, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Ratley (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Ratley?
It is ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Licensed festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Client events and launches
- Themed celebrations
Around Ratley, historic houses include Upton House (1.3 miles south-west) and Farnborough Hall (3.1 miles east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the service runs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
Nearby places to Ratley
Also in Ratley
Questions from Ratley
Will you travel to a small place like Ratley?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula: can you cater afterwards?
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’ll check the access.
Who handles the licensing?
It depends on the venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you come to Ratley?
We do. We serve at events in Ratley and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The length of service
- What’s on the menu
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- What you’d like on the menu
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 Mexican drinks bar in Ratley: local tips
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Ratley, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Ratley. Ratley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 27 miles away.
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic buildings near Ratley often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. A summer drinks reception in Ratley has daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 3:55pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Comparing your options
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A staffed bar means everyone is served. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Ratley
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Quoted for your event
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- 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