Hampshire · England
Mexican drinks bar in Southend, Hampshire
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas keeps your guests happy at your event in Southend.
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Mexican-themed parties
- Client events and launches
Mexican bar hire in Southend
Mexican bar hire in Southend, from our food truck or trailer
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. For mexican-themed parties and end-of-year and Christmas parties, we can serve alcohol-free drinks, aguas frescas and soft drinks for your guests.
In a rural spot like Southend, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, as long as we can get in. We’ll go through the licensing with you. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
How the day works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Evening drinks in Southend 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.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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FAQs for Southend
How far is Southend from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
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.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Tell us your plans for a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Comparing your options
If you are serving Mexican food, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Southend
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Catering across Hampshire, including Southend
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
A Mexican drinks bar in Southend: local tips
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Southend or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Portsmouth, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Portchester station is about 5 miles away.
We cover events in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Southend, we also cover Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Southend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Southend
It’s ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Southend, you could book us for events such as:
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Product launches and client events
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Birthday parties
If the service is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Have plenty of water available
If timings change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
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What else we do in Southend
How we price Mexican bar hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Southend
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- 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