Isle of Wight · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Shanklin
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Shanklin.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Garden parties
- Licensed festivals
Mexican bar hire in Shanklin
Mexican bar hire in Shanklin, from our truck or trailer
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. At milestone birthdays and garden get-togethers, we can serve soft drinks, margaritas and Mexican beer.
A drinks bar makes a party in Shanklin easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Area
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
A standard bar is fine, but margaritas and aguas frescas give the bar character. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- A clear quote
- Menus chosen with you
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
FAQs for Shanklin
Could you come to a seaside event near Shanklin?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots normally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Which station is closest to Shanklin?
Shanklin has its own station: Shanklin station.
What drinks do you serve?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
Every bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, drinks and hours. For a price, use our quote form.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Pair the bar with hot food
We can give allergen information for every drink, so guests can check before ordering.
A choice of soft drinks.
Drinks bars for events in Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO37 area, we can serve your guests. Shanklin is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Portsmouth, about 13 miles away.
Once the ceremony at a church like St. Paul's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Historic houses near Shanklin include Rylstone Manor (under half a mile south) and Haseley Manor (3.2 miles north-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. The coast is within about 3 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Anywhere in PO37 and PO36, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street. Shanklin sits on or near the A3020 and A3055, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. For events just outside Shanklin, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for events. If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey, access and power.
A little further out are South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Shanklin include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Shanklin
Other catering in Shanklin
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. In December, the light goes in Shanklin at about 4:00pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk licensing through with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Shanklin, and we will put together a menu and price.
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DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 will do the serving.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
How we price Mexican bar hire
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shanklin?
Bar staff serve, so your hosts don’t have to, and you can enjoy the event.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Winter celebrations
- Themed celebrations
- Work celebrations
- Garden parties
Guests travelling by rail: Shanklin has its own station, Shanklin station.
Before you book anyone
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Room for a queue
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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.
- 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