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Bar hire in Ripe
Mobile Mexican Catering brings margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff to Ripe and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Product launches and client events
- Milestone birthdays
Mexican bar hire for Ripe events
Mexican bar hire for your event in Ripe
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: hibiscus agua de jamaica, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. It works well for staff parties and garden parties, serving horchata, margaritas and alcohol-free drinks.
Near Ripe, a drinks bar suits a garden, barn or field party. Let us know about access and soft ground. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Ripe (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. A summer drinks reception in Ripe has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, 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 put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Ripe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning drinks for every guest
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Give us numbers for children
- Ask guests about allergies
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Pair the bar with hot food
There are always alcohol-free options.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Common questions in Ripe
Could you serve our guests after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes. The church itself is not 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.
How far is Ripe from central London?
It is about 45 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you serve responsibly?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Do you do drinks only?
Yes. Book the bar on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Ripe.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
A generic bar does the job, but margaritas and aguas frescas give the bar character. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
See how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we cater for in Ripe
It is ideal for warm evenings.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ripe, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Birthday parties
- Fairs and community events
- Winter celebrations
- Wedding drinks receptions
Close to Ripe are historic houses such as Charleston Farmhouse (2.3 miles south-west) and Firle Place (2.9 miles south-west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
More for events in Ripe
Where the truck can go in Ripe
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- Details of power and water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ripe
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
What affects the price in Ripe
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- The length of service
- Serving staff
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Drinks receptions around Ripe
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ripe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Ripe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic buildings near Ripe often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. An outdoor bar near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Ripe, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we will check with you.
We cater events across the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Nearby, we also cater events in Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you’ll find Lamb Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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