West Sussex · England
Mexican drinks bar in Southwater, West Sussex
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica in Southwater.
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Themed celebrations
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Southwater?
Drinks receptions around Southwater
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring Mexican bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Southwater and nearby villages. Southwater is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Southwater to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Southwater, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Southwater, we cover Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lintot pub (less than half a mile west)
Mexican bar hire in Southwater, from our food truck or trailer
Responsible serving matters to us: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. On the menu are Mexican beer, agua de jamaica and horchata, which works well for engagement celebrations and end-of-year parties.
Around Southwater, 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 arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Southwater (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Southwater
How far is Southwater from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Innocents Church?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Do you cover Southwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Southwater and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does the drinks bar cost?
Every bar is quoted for individually, based on numbers, drinks and hours. Contact us for a quote.
What can we have at the bar?
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, plus soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning drinks for every guest
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Ensure drivers have good choices
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll confirm the options with your quote.
About the menu
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
Mexican bar hire or something else?
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Southwater
- Catering across West Sussex, including Southwater
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A plan agreed before the day
- Quoted for your event
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Southwater
Margaritas and Mexican beer go perfectly with tacos.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Licensed festivals
- End-of-year parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagements
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Holy Innocents Church gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the service runs
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
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The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Winter receptions in Southwater are dark by about 3:55pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We go through the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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