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Mexican Bar Hire in Shottenden
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica in Shottenden.
- Summer garden parties
- Themed celebrations
- End-of-year parties
Mexican bar hire near Shottenden
Mexican bar hire for your event in Shottenden
Aguas frescas are light, fruity drinks: hibiscus agua de jamaica, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. It suits themed celebrations and engagement celebrations, serving agua de jamaica, margaritas and horchata.
For a country party near Shottenden, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Have plenty of water available
- Think about how guests get home
If timings change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A choice of soft drinks.
Shottenden questions
Will you travel to a small place like Shottenden?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you do drinks only?
You can. Book the bar on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
That depends on your venue. If the venue has no licence, a Temporary Event Notice may be needed. We talk it through with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Sunset in Shottenden is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shottenden?
Wine and fizz are classic but expected. Margaritas and Mexican beer feel more relaxed. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we offer in Shottenden
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
- A menu built around your guests
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cater for in Shottenden
Alcohol-free guests get more than squash.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Shottenden:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties
- Festivals and fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
Historic buildings near Shottenden often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
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 larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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.
About the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shottenden: local tips
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Shottenden, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Shottenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north. Around Shottenden, historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. An outdoor bar near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Shottenden, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we will check with you.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. From Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Shottenden, we also cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
What Mexican bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Serving staff
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
- Parking and the route in
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
- 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