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Mexican Bar Hire for Shiplake events
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Shiplake? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Themed celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Mexican bar hire in Shiplake
About our Mexican bar hire in Shiplake
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side, and it pairs well with tacos. It works well for engagement celebrations and winter celebrations, serving soft drinks, alcohol-free drinks and margaritas.
For a country party near Shiplake, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What affects the price in Shiplake
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Timings and hours
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your menu ideas
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Also near Shiplake
Other catering in Shiplake
What’s on the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters, light and refreshing.
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Events we cater in Shiplake
It works on its own or with our food.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Shiplake, you could book us for events such as:
- Fairs and community events
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Themed celebrations
A gathering in Loddon Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles usually need permission.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
How the day works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. In December, the light goes in Shiplake at about 3:55pm, so an outdoor bar needs lighting from the start. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
For event organisers in Shiplake
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand, including non-drinkers. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shiplake
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A menu agreed with you
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Shiplake questions
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will you travel to a small place like Shiplake?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will suggest mild options.
Do you serve responsibly?
Our bar staff serve responsibly: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A bar spot away from homes
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shiplake
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
Drinks bars for events in Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Shiplake, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Shiplake. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Older venues around Shiplake may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before booking.
For Mexican bar hire in RG9, we plan around your venue and the route in. Nearby, we also cater events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
- 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