Brighton and Hove · England
Mexican drinks bar in Westdene, Brighton and Hove
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff for events in Westdene and across Brighton and Hove.
- Garden parties
- Fairs and community events
- Client events and launches
Book Mexican bar hire in Westdene
About our Mexican bar hire in Westdene
Margaritas are the centrepiece: lime, tequila and orange liqueur, served cold. It works well for festivals and fairs and garden parties, with margaritas, soft drinks and alcohol-free drinks.
Around Westdene, a drinks bar suits garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who aren’t drinking alcohol. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Occasions we cater for in Westdene
A drinks bar with a theme gives guests something to talk about.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Work celebrations
- Launch parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Mexican-themed parties
Around Westdene, historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles south-east) and Portslade Manor (2.7 miles south-west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the service runs
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deposit and payment dates
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- A clear area in front of the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Westdene: venues, access and licensing
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. For an event in Westdene, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Westdene, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Parks such as Withdean and Westdene Woods have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there. Westdene is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for drinks outdoors. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the truck or trailer. With the sea within about 3 miles, a seaside drinks reception is an option. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
Here we cover the BN1 and BN3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road. Westdene sits on or near the A27, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Westdene
Can you serve near the sea around Westdene?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you come to events in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Will someone run the bar?
Bar staff are part of the service.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Do you take everything away?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages; ask us about allergens.
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
Also in Westdene
How the day works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Sunset in Westdene is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Mexican bar hire or something else?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What we offer in Westdene
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- We cover Westdene and the whole of Brighton and Hove
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Planning drinks for every guest
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Share bar opening times
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
- Plan transport home for guests
There are always alcohol-free options.
Margaritas for the drinks reception.
- 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