West Sussex · England
Mexican drinks bar in River, West Sussex
Planning Mexican bar hire in River? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Staff parties
Planning an event in River?
Mexican bar hire in River, from our truck or trailer
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side, and it pairs well with tacos. For garden parties and licensed festivals, we can serve aguas frescas, soft drinks and Mexican beer and more.
Near River, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. We will talk licensing through with you. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A bar spot away from homes
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
How the day works
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. A late-September party in River loses the light at about 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
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About the menu
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Who books Mexican bar hire in River?
Bar staff serve, so your hosts do not have to.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In River, you could book us for events such as:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work celebrations
- Big birthday celebrations
Older venues around River may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ensure there is water for guests
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Give us numbers for children
If timings change, tell us and we will adjust.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
FAQs for River
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: 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 will check the access.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Our bar staff serve responsibly: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near River
Other catering in River
Drinks receptions around River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in River and the surrounding area. River is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from River to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like The Parish Church of St Peter gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. Around River, historic houses include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of River, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. Close by, we cover events in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles 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