West Sussex · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Somerley
Fresh, colourful and made to share: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff for events in Somerley and across West Sussex.
- Festivals and fairs
- Client events and launches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Mexican bar hire for Somerley events
How our Mexican bar hire works in Somerley
Our bar staff serve responsibly: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. At weddings, day or evening and themed celebrations, we can serve horchata, alcohol-free drinks and Mexican beer for your guests.
Near Somerley, 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 truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- Somerley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. Sunset in Somerley is around 9:20pm in June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- We check availability.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Planning Mexican bar hire in Somerley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Somerley
Do you cater in villages like Somerley?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Which station is closest to Somerley?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 4 miles away.
What drinks do you serve?
Margaritas and Mexican beer, with aguas frescas like horchata and agua de jamaica.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Always. No alcohol is served to under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Planning drinks for every guest
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Plan transport home for guests
- Make sure there’s water for guests
- Make sure drivers have good choices
Alcohol-free drinks are always available.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
Where the truck can go in Somerley
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area in front of the bar
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold.
Tamarind and fruit waters
A light drink for hot days.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Somerley
Also in Somerley
A Mexican drinks bar in Somerley: local tips
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For Mexican bar hire in Somerley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Somerley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Somerley to Southampton (26 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Fishbourne station is about 4 miles away. Couples leaving a church such as St James' Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots typically need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
We cover events in every part of PO20. Local streets include Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Somerley, we also cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
What Mexican bar hire costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many staff you need
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
For event organisers in Somerley
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Occasions we cater for in Somerley
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Garden parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
Historic buildings near Somerley often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each 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