Oxfordshire · England
Mexican Bar Hire for Shippon events
A margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas in Shippon, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Winter celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Shippon
Mexican bar hire for your event in Shippon
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: a premises licence at the venue, or a Temporary Event Notice. We will talk licensing through with you. At end-of-year parties and launch parties, we can serve horchata, alcohol-free drinks and Mexican beer for your guests.
In a rural spot like Shippon, 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. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Shippon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. By late September, sunset in Shippon comes at roughly 7:10pm, so a bar running later in the evening needs lamps or festoons. In late May, it stays light until about 9:00pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that’s the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- On the day, our bar staff serve drinks responsibly at the agreed times.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Shippon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send a quick message through our quote form.
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A Mexican drinks bar in Shippon: local tips
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Shippon, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Shippon. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Shippon to Oxford (6 miles away).
If the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Historic houses near Shippon include Appleton Manor (3.1 miles north-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (4.5 miles south-east). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Wherever your event is in OX13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Prince Of Wales pub (under half a mile south-west)
Can I do a taco night myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What else we do in Shippon
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A menu built around your guests
Read our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
What Mexican bar hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Serving staff
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you need disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Vehicle access near the bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
What’s on the menu
Margaritas
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice.
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Shippon questions
What’s the nearest station to Shippon for guests?
Radley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater in villages like Shippon?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you bring staff to serve the drinks?
Bar staff are part of the service.
How much is the bar?
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Responsible serving comes first: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Perfect for your event in Shippon
A drinks bar with a theme gives guests something to talk about, more than a standard bar.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shippon and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Winter celebrations
- Festivals and fairs
- Launch parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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