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Mexican drinks bar in Shalmsford Street, Kent
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica in Shalmsford Street.
- Winter celebrations
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Shalmsford Street
About our Mexican bar hire in Shalmsford Street
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side, and it pairs well with tacos. At staff parties and big birthday celebrations, we will put together a menu of Mexican beer, margaritas and agua de jamaica.
Around Shalmsford Street, a drinks bar suits garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who are not drinking alcohol. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Questions from Shalmsford Street
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. No alcohol is served to under-18s, and anyone who has had too much won’t be served more.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Do you bring staff to serve the drinks?
Bar staff are part of the service.
How spicy is the food?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
What else we do in Shalmsford Street
Where the truck can go in Shalmsford Street
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
A closer look at the menu
Soft drinks
A choice of soft drinks for drivers and children.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. At midsummer, it is light in Shalmsford Street until about 9:15pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
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, with allergen information for every dish.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shalmsford Street: local tips
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Shalmsford Street are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we cater for in Shalmsford Street
It works on its own or with our food.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Shalmsford Street:
- Milestone birthdays
- Work celebrations
- Festivals and fairs
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
A gathering in Broadham Down? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles typically need permission.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Give us numbers for children
We set up the bar before guests arrive.
Tell us what glassware you need and we will set out the options.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Wine and fizz are the usual choices. A Mexican bar feels relaxed and different. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we offer in Shalmsford Street
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for every dish
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
- 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