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Mexican Bar Hire for Speed Gate events
We bring a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff to Speed Gate and across Kent, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Themed celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Speed Gate
Speed Gate: your questions answered
How far is Speed Gate from London?
It is about 18 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can we book the bar without food?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Ask about adding tacos and burritos.
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.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Speed Gate
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: hibiscus agua de jamaica, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. At fairs and community events and staff parties, we will put together a menu of agua de jamaica, Mexican beer and aguas frescas for your guests.
Near Speed Gate, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Give us numbers for children
- Make sure there is water for guests
- Give the council notice in good time for a Temporary Event Notice
Alcohol-free drinks are always available.
Pair the bar with tacos, burritos and nachos.
What affects the price in Speed Gate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Travel, parking and access
- The menu you choose
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- What you’d like on the menu
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, use our quote form.
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The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. A late-September party in Speed Gate loses the light at about 7:05pm, so a bar running later in the evening needs lamps or festoons. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that is the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Speed Gate: venues, access and licensing
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. For Mexican bar hire in Speed Gate, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Speed Gate. Speed Gate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Longfield station is about 2.3 miles away. Close to Speed Gate are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. An outdoor bar near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we’ll check with you.
We cater events across DA3. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Who books Mexican bar hire in Speed Gate?
It is ideal for warm evenings.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Winter celebrations
- Staff parties
- Birthday parties
- Client events and launches
If you are looking at a historic venue around Speed Gate, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
Comparing your options
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Allergen information for every dish
- Book food, drinks or both
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
- 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