Brighton and Hove · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Saltdean events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Saltdean and the surrounding area.
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, day or evening
Book Mexican bar hire in Saltdean
Mexican bar hire in Saltdean, from our truck or trailer
Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, served by our bar staff. It works on its own or alongside our food. It works well for mexican-themed parties and big birthday celebrations, with agua de jamaica, margaritas and Mexican beer.
In Saltdean, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall. Alcohol-free drinks such as aguas frescas can be part of the menu. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks bars for events in Saltdean
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. For Mexican bar hire in Saltdean, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Saltdean. Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we can bring Mexican bar hire.
A gathering in Beacon Hill? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles usually need permission. For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. With the sea within about 5 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots usually need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
We cover events in every part of the BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we cater for in Saltdean
Bar staff serve, so your hosts don’t have to.
Whatever you are celebrating in Saltdean, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Big birthday celebrations
- Product launches and client events
- Work celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
Around Saltdean, historic houses include Monk's House (3.5 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (4.4 miles west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Have plenty of water available
- Ask guests about allergies
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Serve food alongside the drinks
Allergen information is available for every drink.
A choice of soft drinks.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Places near Saltdean
Other catering in Saltdean
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Room for a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Horchata
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served, including non-drinkers. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A menu built around your guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Saltdean
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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas?
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.
Do you come to Saltdean?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
What affects the price in Saltdean
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Sunset in Saltdean is around 9:15pm in June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
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- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
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