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Bar hire in St John Street area: margaritas and Mexican beer
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a margarita bar with Mexican beer and alcohol-free aguas frescas makes the serving truck part of your event in St John Street area.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Themed celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in St John Street area
Mexican bar hire in St John Street area, served fresh
Responsible serving matters to us: alcohol-free drinks on offer, and no alcohol for anyone under 18. Popular choices include aguas frescas, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks, which works well for work celebrations and client events and launches.
Around St John Street area, 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. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Area
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican bar hire in St John Street area?
Licensing is talked through with you.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In St John Street area, you could book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Themed celebrations
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near St John Street area include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.6 miles east). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
Popular choices
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in St John Street area has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:10pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Planning Mexican bar hire in St John Street area? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 will work to it.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in St John Street area
Could you serve in Oxford University Parks?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Is St John Street area close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Yes. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
How it compares
With tacos on the menu, margaritas and Mexican beer fit perfectly. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A menu agreed with you
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Drinks bars for events in St John Street area
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in St John Street area and nearby villages. St John Street area is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Pusey House Chapel gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. A gathering in Oxford University Parks? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles usually need permission.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX2, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. From New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. St John Street area sits on or near the A420 and A4144, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. We also serve at events in St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile south). The countryside around St John Street area includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle and Child pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Angus Library and Archive (under half a mile north-east)
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Fruit aguas frescas
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Give us numbers for children
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Share bar opening times
- Ensure drivers have good choices
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
A choice of soft drinks.
- 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