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Mexican drinks bar in Shirley, Southampton
Planning Mexican bar hire in Shirley? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Client events and launches
- Themed celebrations
Mexican bar hire for Shirley events
Shirley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shirley for guests?
Guests can use Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south of Shirley.
Could you come to a seaside event near Shirley?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
You’ll need either the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll talk licensing through with you. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and anyone who has had too much won’t be served more.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How our Mexican bar hire works in Shirley
Our bar staff serve responsibly: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. For end-of-year parties and company summer parties, we can serve soft drinks, margaritas and agua de jamaica for your guests.
For a party in a place like Shirley, a drinks bar is easy and sociable. Let us know about access and power. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
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. A summer drinks reception in Shirley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. In late September it is dark around 7:10pm, and in December by about 4:00pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Margaritas
Margaritas suit a summer evening.
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many guests we are serving
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. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your date and when you want service to start
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shirley?
You can book it with or without catering.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Birthday parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as St James' Park have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
Comparing your options
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. A Mexican bar feels relaxed and different. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shirley: local tips
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. For Mexican bar hire in Shirley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in 40 places across Southampton, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Shirley Parish Church gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. Historic buildings near Shirley often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Shirley, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. With the sea within about 3 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots usually need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
We cater events across SO15, SO16 and SO17. Streets in the area include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Shirley is on the A3057, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Shirley for Mexican bar hire include Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shirley include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Regents Park Community College (within half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Share bar opening times
- Think about how guests get home
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
A choice of soft drinks.
Towns and villages near Shirley
What else we do in Shirley
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a queue
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shirley
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- 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