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Mexican Bar Hire for Whitley events
Planning Mexican bar hire in Whitley? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthday celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Whitley
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Share bar opening times
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
- Ask your venue about its licence early
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Extra bar staff for busy events, quoted for your event.
About our Mexican bar hire in Whitley
There are always alcohol-free drinks on the bar, so drivers and non-drinkers aren’t left with tap water. It works well for anniversaries and engagements and wedding receptions and evening parties, with aguas frescas, Mexican beer and soft drinks.
In Whitley, a drinks bar works at home or in a local hall, with access for the truck or trailer. Aguas frescas and soft drinks cover guests who aren’t drinking alcohol. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Places near Whitley
Also in Whitley
Whitley: venues, access and licensing
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Tell us where your event in Whitley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Whitley is one of 34 places in Reading where we can bring Mexican bar hire.
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west. Once the ceremony at a church like St Agnes is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue.
Wherever your event is in RG2, RG1 and RG19, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. From Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Other places close to Whitley for Mexican bar hire include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Whitley includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include World Turned Upside Down pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
About the menu
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold, with or without a salted rim.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. A summer drinks reception in Whitley has daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- We agree a drinks menu.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We pack down when the bar closes.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the truck can go in Whitley
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Whitley questions
Could you serve in Pearman's Copse?
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 will send what they need from us.
We’re having a ceremony at St Agnes: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Is there something for non-drinkers?
Every bar has alcohol-free choices, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Whitley?
You can book it with or without catering.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding drinks receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Taco nights and themed parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Whitley, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Serving staff
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The number of people
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Comparing your options
A self-service drinks table is simple but can run dry or go warm. A staffed bar keeps everything under control. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we offer in Whitley
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to 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