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Bar hire in Shipbourne
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas keeps your guests happy at your event in Shipbourne.
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Taco nights and themed parties
Planning an event in Shipbourne?
For event organisers in Shipbourne
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.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Mexican bar hire in Shipbourne, from our food truck or trailer
Our bar staff serve responsibly: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. It works well for winter celebrations and licensed festivals, serving Mexican beer, aguas frescas and horchata.
In a rural spot like Shipbourne, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. We will go through the licensing with you. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Questions from Shipbourne
Which station is closest to Shipbourne?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre.
Is it possible to have you in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
Events we cater in Shipbourne
Alcohol-free guests get more than squash.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shipbourne, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Licensed festivals
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Company summer parties
- Taco nights and themed parties
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1.1 miles north-west) and Old Soar Manor (1.9 miles north-east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Shipbourne
More for events in Shipbourne
What Mexican bar hire costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need disposables
- How long we are needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican bar hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What you’d like on the menu
- What power and water the site has
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shipbourne, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Room for a queue
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served, including non-drinkers. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shipbourne
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across Kent, including Shipbourne
- Allergen information for every dish
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Shipbourne: venues, access and licensing
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. For Mexican bar hire in Shipbourne, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Giles, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Shipbourne, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Shipbourne is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer.
We serve at events all over the TN11 postcode area. From Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shipbourne include Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chaser Public House (under half a mile west)
What’s on the menu
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages; ask us about allergens.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters and tamarind.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. In December, the light goes in Shipbourne at about 3:55pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk licensing through with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Give us numbers for children
- Share bar opening times
Our bar staff serve throughout the agreed hours, and keep the bar tidy.
Pair the bar with tacos, burritos and nachos.
- 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