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Mexican Bar Hire for Shinfield events
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica in Shinfield.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- End-of-year parties
- Work celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Shinfield
How our Mexican bar hire works in Shinfield
Pair the bar with our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos, so you deal with one team. At client events and launches and fairs and community events, we can serve Mexican beer, soft drinks and agua de jamaica.
A drinks bar makes a party in Shinfield easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
Towns and villages near Shinfield
Other catering in Shinfield
About the menu
Soft drinks
There is always something alcohol-free.
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Shinfield has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
Planning Mexican bar hire in Shinfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Occasions we cater for in Shinfield
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Shinfield can book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Company summer parties
- Licensed festivals
If you have your heart set on Pearman's Copse, ask the people who run it about vehicles, alcohol and licensing first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
Shinfield questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Which station is closest to Shinfield?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Can we book the bar without food?
You can. Book the bar on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Are plates and napkins included?
That is confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we’ll talk it through.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Have plenty of water available
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
There are always alcohol-free options, including aguas frescas.
Ask us about glassware or cups and we will confirm the options with your quote.
Planning a drinks bar in Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of Shinfield or on 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 serve in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Around Shinfield, historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
We cover events in every part of RG2. We can cater an event on streets such as Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or the roads around them. Other places close to Shinfield for Mexican bar hire include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Shinfield has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Shinfield
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Serving staff
- Whether you need disposables
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of food and drinks
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Where the event is
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shinfield, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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