Isle of Wight · England
Mexican drinks bar in Skinner's Hill, Isle of Wight
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Skinner's Hill, served from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Licensed festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties
Planning an event in Skinner's Hill?
Popular choices
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages; ask us about allergens.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Skinner's Hill
The margarita is the star of the bar: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. It suits wedding receptions and evening parties and birthday parties, serving horchata, margaritas and alcohol-free drinks.
For a country party near Skinner's Hill, a drinks bar in a garden or field sets the mood. Tell us about the ground, gates, power and water. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Questions from Skinner's Hill
Do you cater in villages like Skinner's Hill?
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.
Which station is closest to Skinner's Hill?
Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We don’t publish set prices, because every event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
Will someone run the bar?
Our bar staff run the bar. They serve responsibly.
Do you come to Skinner's Hill?
We do. Skinner's Hill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we book the bar without food?
Of course. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Planning the bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Make sure there is water for guests
- Ask guests about allergies
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Pair the bar with hot food
Bar staff serve for the agreed times.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Skinner's Hill is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Evening drinks in Skinner's Hill stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- 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 pack down when the bar closes.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Bring-your-own is simple but uneven. A staffed bar means everyone is served. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What you get with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Events in Skinner's Hill and across the Isle of Wight
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Whether you need disposables
- Staff for serving and the bar
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
Drinks bars for events in Skinner's Hill
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Skinner's Hill and nearby villages. Skinner's Hill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Skinner's Hill to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east. Historic buildings near Skinner's Hill often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. Drinks by the sea could work, as Skinner's Hill is within about 3 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we will do that with you.
For Mexican bar hire in PO36, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Local streets include Skinner's Hill and Hill Top; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Skinner's Hill, we also cover Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pointer Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Skinner's Hill? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Occasions we cater for in Skinner's Hill
A drinks bar with a theme gives guests something to talk about, more than a standard bar.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Skinner's Hill, you could book us for events such as:
- Mexican-themed parties
- Summer garden parties
- Client events and launches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Couples leaving a church such as All Saints' Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Skinner's Hill
Also in Skinner's Hill
- 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