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Mexican Bar Hire in Shelvin
We bring a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas to Shelvin and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Themed celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Shelvin?
Mexican bar hire in Shelvin, from our food truck or trailer
We plan the drinks list together, to suit your guests and timings. Share your ideas and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include soft drinks, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks, which works well for end-of-year and Christmas parties and mexican-themed parties.
In a rural spot like Shelvin, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. We will talk licensing through with you. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
How we price Mexican bar hire
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- How many guests we’re serving
- How long we’re needed on site
- Serving staff
- What the venue already provides
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Also near Shelvin
Also in Shelvin
Questions from Shelvin
Do you come out to small places like Shelvin?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Martin?
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 will check the access.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Yes. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free, along with soft drinks.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
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.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning the serving area
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- A clear area in front of the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
The menu, item by item
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters, light and refreshing.
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Shelvin: venues, access and licensing
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Shelvin to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Close to Shelvin are historic houses such as Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. Couples leaving a church such as Church of St Martin could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shelvin, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
We cover events in every part of the CT4 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
If you’re serving Mexican food, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Events in Shelvin and across Kent
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Shelvin
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Work celebrations
- Fairs and community events
Guests travelling by rail: Shepherds Well station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Winter receptions in Shelvin are dark by about 3:50pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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