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Mexican Bar Hire in Shirkoak
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Shirkoak. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
Mexican bar hire near Shirkoak
About our Mexican bar hire in Shirkoak
Margaritas are the centrepiece: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold, with or without a salted rim. For launch parties and wedding drinks receptions, we can serve aguas frescas, agua de jamaica and margaritas.
In a rural spot like Shirkoak, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. We will check the licensing with you. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Drinks planning tips
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Plan alcohol-free drinks for drivers
- Plan transport home for guests
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Agree bar timings in advance
Bar staff serve for the agreed times.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll confirm the options with your quote.
Events we cater in Shirkoak
Aguas frescas mean non-drinkers get something special too.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Themed celebrations
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Staff parties
- Engagement celebrations
If the service is at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. At midsummer, it is light in Shirkoak until about 9:15pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk licensing through with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Shirkoak
Do you cater in villages like Shirkoak?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes. The church itself is not 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.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we will talk licensing through with you and your venue.
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 explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What drinks do you serve?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
More for events in Shirkoak
The menu, item by item
Soft drinks
Every bar has alcohol-free choices.
Agua de jamaica
A deep red hibiscus drink, served chilled.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shirkoak?
With tacos on the menu, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shirkoak
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Catering across Kent, including Shirkoak
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shirkoak: local tips
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Older venues around Shirkoak may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. Around Shirkoak, historic houses include Smallhythe Place (4.8 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.
We serve at events all over the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Shirkoak, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Shirkoak includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
What Mexican bar hire costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Food, drinks or both
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
- 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