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Bar hire in Bankside
Fresh, colourful and made to share: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Bankside and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Mexican-themed parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Bankside
How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A bar gives every guest a drink in hand, including non-drinkers. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Bankside
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A menu built around your guests
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Mexican bar hire for your event in Bankside
Soft drinks and alcohol-free choices are always part of the bar, so drivers and non-drinkers aren’t left with tap water. Popular choices include Mexican beer, margaritas and horchata, and it is a good fit for fairs and community events and summer garden parties.
For a drinks reception in Bankside, a courtyard, forecourt or venue with vehicle access suits the truck or trailer. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Make sure drivers have good choices
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Think about how guests get home
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
If timings change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Pair the bar with tacos, burritos and nachos.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- What the venue already provides
- Guest numbers
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
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, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Events we cater in Bankside
Our staff run the bar, and you can enjoy the event.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Launch parties
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Mexican-themed parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
Guests travelling by rail: Bankside has its own station, London Blackfriars station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Staff numbers and hours
Places near Bankside
Also in Bankside
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
FAQs for Bankside
What about parking in Bankside?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Mary Mounthaw?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in Bankside?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Bankside and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How spicy is the food?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Drinks receptions around Bankside
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Bankside, and we will plan access and set-up. Bankside is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Serving alcohol in Bernie Spain Gardens would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler. Around Bankside, historic houses include Mansion House (0.6 miles north-east) and Dr Johnson's House (0.6 miles north-west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Wherever your event is in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. You will find Bankside on the A201 and A300, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (within half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Founders Arms (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere to park and unload nearby
- Details of power and water on site
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
London streets around Bankside can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bankside
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t typically stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Sunset in Bankside is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- We talk through licensing with you, whether that’s the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Planning Mexican bar hire in Bankside? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
- 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