Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in South Ham, Hampshire
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in South Ham and the surrounding area.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Winter celebrations
- Launch parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in South Ham
Popular choices
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink.
Mexican bar hire for your event in South Ham
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We will talk licensing through with you. It suits fairs and community events and summer garden parties, serving Mexican beer, horchata and agua de jamaica.
Around South Ham, a drinks bar suits garden parties and village-hall celebrations, with access for the truck or trailer. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who aren’t drinking alcohol. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Aguas frescas give them something special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- A clear quote
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Drinks receptions around South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG22 area, we will come to your venue or site. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from South Ham to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Parks such as Eastrop Park have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there. Historic buildings near South Ham often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area and the streets around it. From Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Other places close to South Ham for Mexican bar hire include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in South Ham? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What happens on the day
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Sunset in South Ham is around 9:25pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- We check availability.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near South Ham
What else we do in South Ham
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Ham
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Perfect for your event in South Ham
A drinks bar with a theme gives guests something to talk about.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Common questions in South Ham
How far is South Ham from central London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for South Ham?
Guests can use Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east of South Ham.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How much is the bar?
Every bar is quoted for individually, depending on guests, drinks and timings. For a price, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Responsible serving comes first: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Share taxi numbers with guests
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Have plenty of water available
Bar staff serve for the agreed times.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
- 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