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Bar hire in Slindon Common: margaritas and Mexican beer
Planning Mexican bar hire in Slindon Common? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Company summer parties
- Client events and launches
- Weddings, day or evening
Mexican bar hire near Slindon Common
Who books Mexican bar hire in Slindon Common?
A drinks bar with a theme gives guests something to talk about, more than a standard bar.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Launch parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden parties
Historic buildings near Slindon Common often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- A clear list of what’s included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Staff numbers and hours
Mexican bar hire in Slindon Common, from our food truck or trailer
We set up the bar at events in and around Slindon Common: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. Popular choices include horchata, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks, and it suits fairs and community events and summer garden parties.
Near Slindon Common, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
- Location
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Evening drinks in Slindon Common stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Find out what power and water are available
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Towns and villages near Slindon Common
More for events in Slindon Common
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Share bar opening times
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
After service, we clear the bar away.
Aguas frescas for children and non-drinkers.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Where the truck can go in Slindon Common
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Drinks receptions around Slindon Common
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Slindon Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Slindon Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Couples leaving a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles south. An outdoor bar near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Slindon Common, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we will check with you. Drinks by the sea could work, as Slindon Common is within about 6 miles of the coast. Licensing on the seafront needs checking, and we’ll do that with you.
We cover events in every part of the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Slindon Common includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Spur Public House (under half a mile north)
How we price Mexican bar hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Slindon Common
Which station is closest to Slindon Common?
Barnham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in villages like Slindon Common?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
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.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Always. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
- 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