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Mexican Bar Hire in Willingdon
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Willingdon. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
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Book Mexican bar hire in Willingdon
Mexican bar hire in Willingdon, served fresh
Add our food for tacos, burritos and nachos with the drinks, so food and drinks come from one booking. We serve soft drinks, alcohol-free drinks and margaritas, which works well for mexican-themed parties and wedding drinks receptions.
In a rural spot like Willingdon, drinks can be served from our truck or trailer in a garden, field or by a marquee, given access. Licensing for alcohol is checked with you beforehand. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Area
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning a drinks bar in Willingdon
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Events in Willingdon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (4.2 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles north-west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. Guests travelling by rail: Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away. An outdoor bar near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Willingdon, needs firm ground and a way in, plus the right licensing, which we will check with you. The coast is within about 4 miles, close enough for drinks by the sea. Seafront spots generally need permission, especially for alcohol, and the truck or trailer needs firm ground.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN22 and BN20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. We can cater an event on streets such as Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Willingdon, we cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf Inn (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Willingdon
What else we do in Willingdon
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
What’s on the menu
Margaritas
A classic margarita, served cold.
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink, served cold.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Willingdon
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Allergen information for every dish
- Catering across East Sussex, including Willingdon
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
Occasions we cater for in Willingdon
Tacos and margaritas belong together.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Willingdon, you could book us for occasions like:
- Mexican-themed parties
- Garden parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Staff parties
Historic buildings near Willingdon often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Ensure there is water for guests
We adapt if the timings shift.
Ask us about glassware or cups and we will set out the options.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. By late September, sunset in Willingdon comes at roughly 7:00pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We check the licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- Our bar staff serve your guests at the agreed times.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
How we price Mexican bar hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
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’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and rough timings
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Willingdon: your questions answered
Is Willingdon close to London?
It is about 50 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Willingdon?
The closest is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cater in Willingdon?
We do. Willingdon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
Always. Aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata are alcohol-free, along with 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