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Bar hire in Shaw: margaritas and Mexican beer
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Shaw.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Staff parties
- Fairs and community events
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Our bar staff serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. At mexican-themed parties and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of soft drinks, horchata and Mexican beer.
For a party in a place like Shaw, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Tell us about the drive, gates and power. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Where
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. Service starts at the time we’ve agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Shaw until about 9:25pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Popular choices
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages.
Occasions we cater for in Shaw
It suits summer evenings especially well in a garden, field or marquee.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Shaw, you could book us for occasions like:
- Fairs and community events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Launch parties
- Work celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Shaw, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
Shaw questions
Could you serve in Victoria Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
How far is Shaw from London?
It is about 53 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you bring staff to serve the drinks?
Bar staff are part of the service.
How much does Mexican bar hire cost in Shaw?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
Yes. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free.
Do you serve responsibly?
Yes. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and anyone who has had too much won’t be served more.
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.
What Mexican bar hire costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- The menu you choose
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shaw?
DIY bars leave you handling licensing and staffing. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Shaw
- Allergen information for every dish
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
Tips for a smooth bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan transport home for guests
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Have plenty of water available
We serve responsibly: under-18s aren’t served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
Soft drinks for drivers.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shaw: local tips
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Shaw and the surrounding area. Shaw is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we can bring Mexican bar hire. We cater right across the region, from Shaw to Reading (15 miles away).
If the service is at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 0.8 miles away.
For Mexican bar hire in RG14 and RG18, we plan around your venue and the route in. From Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. With the A4 close by, Shaw is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. For events just outside Shaw, we cover Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Shaw include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Trinity School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
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