Medway · England
Mexican Bar Hire in Upper Halling
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica makes the serving truck part of your event in Upper Halling.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
Mexican bar hire in Upper Halling
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Allergen-aware menus
- Catering across Medway, including Upper Halling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How our Mexican bar hire works in Upper Halling
Our bar staff serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and plenty of alcohol-free choices. It works well for wedding drinks receptions and end-of-year and Christmas parties, with horchata, agua de jamaica and aguas frescas.
In a rural spot like Upper Halling, 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 will check the licensing with you. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Planning a drinks bar in Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your event is in the ME2 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Upper Halling to London (about 25 miles away).
Historic houses near Upper Halling include Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Cobham College (3.1 miles north-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early. A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St John the Baptist gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
For Mexican bar hire in ME2, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Upper Halling include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Black Boy pub (within half a mile south-west)
About the menu
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold.
Horchata
A sweet, creamy rice drink with cinnamon.
Upper Halling: your questions answered
Will you travel to a small place like Upper Halling?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station should guests use for Upper Halling?
Guests can use Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of Upper Halling.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we’ll talk it through.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Our bar staff serve responsibly: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Do you cater in Upper Halling?
We do. Upper Halling is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Share bar opening times
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Ensure there is water for guests
Bar staff serve for the agreed times, and keep the bar tidy.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll confirm the options with your quote.
The process
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Halling until about 9:20pm, so evening drinks can be served in daylight. In late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm, so evening bars need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What Mexican bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- What power and water the site has
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Vehicle access near the bar
- Details of power and water on site
- Room for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upper Halling
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
Places near Upper Halling
Other catering in Upper Halling
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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