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Mexican Bar Hire in Saddlescombe
A margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Saddlescombe, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- End-of-year parties
- Company summer parties
- Big birthday celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Saddlescombe
How we price Mexican bar hire
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Serving staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- The menu you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Mexican bar hire in Saddlescombe, from our truck or trailer
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: a premises licence at the venue, or a Temporary Event Notice. We talk licensing through with you before the day. For garden parties and launch parties, we’ll put together a menu of alcohol-free drinks, horchata and margaritas and more.
Near Saddlescombe, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks bars for events in Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Across the BN45 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Saddlescombe include Portslade Manor (3.3 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.7 miles south-east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles. Drinks by the sea could work, as Saddlescombe is within about 6 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we will do that with you.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN45, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside Saddlescombe, we cover Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Saddlescombe includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- Details of power and water on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
Who books Mexican bar hire in Saddlescombe?
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Saddlescombe, you could book us for occasions like:
- Festivals and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Product launches and client events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Serving alcohol in Waterhall would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Saddlescombe? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Plan water alongside the bar
We set up the bar before guests arrive.
Margaritas for the drinks reception, licensing permitting.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Saddlescombe
Do you cater in villages like Saddlescombe?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
How much space do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. No alcohol is served to under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Always. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Wine and fizz are the usual choices. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we offer in Saddlescombe
- Quoted for your event
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
The process
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. In December, the light goes in Saddlescombe at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just tell us about it on our contact page.
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- 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