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Bar hire in Shanklin Village: margaritas and Mexican beer
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Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Shanklin Village
Mexican bar hire in Shanklin Village, served fresh
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side, and it pairs well with tacos. We serve margaritas, alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks, and it suits staff parties and summer garden parties.
A Mexican drinks bar works well for receptions and parties in Shanklin Village. Parking and loading need planning, as with any London event. We’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Nearby places to Shanklin Village
What else we do in Shanklin Village
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A menu built around your guests
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen-aware menus
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Drinks bars for events in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SM2 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. We serve in 764 places in Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shanklin Village to London (11 miles away).
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St John gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (1.6 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.4 miles west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Here we cover the SM2 and SM5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Shanklin Village, we also cover Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shanklin Village include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shanklin Village include Avenue Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. By late September, sunset in Shanklin Village comes at roughly 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. A late-May event keeps its daylight until about 8:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Room for a queue
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
London streets around Shanklin Village can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shanklin Village
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
FAQs for Shanklin Village
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Shanklin Village for guests?
Shanklin Village has its own station: Belmont station.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you cater in Shanklin Village?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shanklin Village. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Send your details for a quote.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
Yes. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Soft drinks
There is always something alcohol-free.
What affects the price in Shanklin Village
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Food, drinks or both
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
Who books Mexican bar hire in Shanklin Village?
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Work celebrations
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Client events and launches
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Shanklin Village has its own station, Belmont station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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