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Mexican drinks bar in Walstead, West Sussex
From the first guest in the queue to the last, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff keeps your guests happy at your event in Walstead.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Winter celebrations
Mexican bar hire for Walstead events
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Walstead?
Bar staff serve, so your hosts don’t have to.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Walstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Winter celebrations
- Fairs and community events
Close to Walstead are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles west) and Tyes Place (4.8 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.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About our Mexican bar hire in Walstead
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. We serve horchata, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, and it’s a good fit for summer garden parties and work celebrations.
Near Walstead, a drinks bar suits gardens, barns and marquees, as long as we can get in. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Location
- Walstead (RH16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Winter receptions in Walstead are dark by about 3:55pm in December, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Places near Walstead
What else we do in Walstead
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Agua de jamaica
A deep red hibiscus drink, served chilled.
Drinks bars for events in Walstead
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Walstead or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Walstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Historic buildings near Walstead often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of the Good Shepherd gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, a countryside drinks reception is an option. Check how the venue handles outside bars and vehicles.
Wherever your event is in RH16, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Walstead is on the B2111, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walstead include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near Walstead include Great Walstead School (0.7 miles east) and Oathall Community College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Snowdrop Inn (under half a mile south)
Walstead: your questions answered
Do you come to events in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is Walstead close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it.
How much does Mexican bar hire cost in Walstead?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
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. See our menu for ideas.
What’s on the drinks menu?
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. The drinks list is agreed with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you do parties at home?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
Drinks planning tips
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Serve food alongside the drinks
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
We serve responsibly: under-18s are not served alcohol, and nor is anyone who has had too much.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
What affects the price in Walstead
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Travel, parking and access
- What’s on the menu
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Your menu ideas
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Walstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- 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