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Bar hire in Aldgate
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Aldgate.
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Themed celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Aldgate
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. In December, the light goes in Aldgate at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- We check availability.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- When the bar shuts, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Aldgate, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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How our Mexican bar hire works in Aldgate
We plan the drinks list together, around your guests, your venue and your timings. Tell us what you have in mind. Popular choices include agua de jamaica, alcohol-free drinks and Mexican beer, and it suits big birthday celebrations and staff parties.
In Aldgate, a drinks bar suits courtyard receptions, office parties and evening events. Parking and loading need planning, as with any London event, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ. We’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Location
- Aldgate (E1, EC2A, SE1)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
A Mexican drinks bar in Aldgate: local tips
Aldgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the E1 area, we will come to your venue or site. Aldgate is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Historic houses near Aldgate include Mansion House (0.5 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (1.3 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site. Guests travelling by rail: Aldgate has its own station, London Fenchurch Street station.
We cover events in every part of E1, EC2A and SE1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Mark Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Being close to the A3 and A10, Aldgate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Spitalfields (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile south), Whitechapel (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Minories (within half a mile south-east) and Tower of London (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Aldgate include St. James's Park Lake and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Fund Academy (under half a mile east) and London Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include East India Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north)
Planning the serving area
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A clear area in front of the bar
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- A bar spot away from homes
In Aldgate, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldgate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Aldgate questions
We’re having a ceremony at St James Duke's Place: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
Is parking a problem for events in Aldgate?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer 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 go through the licensing with you.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Do you have a licence to sell alcohol?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We talk licensing through with you before the day. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
About the menu
Agua de jamaica
Agua de jamaica is bright and refreshing.
Horchata
A comforting alcohol-free drink; ask us about allergens.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How we price Mexican bar hire
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we are serving
- What’s on the menu
- Serving staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of where we’d park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Aldgate?
Wine and fizz are the usual choices. A Mexican bar feels relaxed and different. 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 will quote.
Why book with us
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- We cover Aldgate and the whole of Greater London
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cater for in Aldgate
Tacos and margaritas belong together, so the bar suits a Mexican menu.
Whatever you are celebrating in Aldgate, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Launch parties
- Winter celebrations
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like St James Duke's Place gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Who provides plates and napkins
- If the price includes VAT
- 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