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Bar hire in Blackfen
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Blackfen and across Greater London.
- Company summer parties
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Mexican bar hire for your event in Blackfen
We set up the bar at events in and around Blackfen: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. It suits anniversaries and engagements and staff parties, serving aguas frescas, horchata and alcohol-free drinks.
A Mexican drinks bar works well for receptions and parties in Blackfen. Parking and loading need planning, as with any London event. We’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Blackfen (DA15, DA16, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- What you’d like on the menu
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
Planning Mexican bar hire in Blackfen? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages.
Margaritas
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice.
Where the truck can go in Blackfen
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
London streets around Blackfen 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
How the day works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Sunset in Blackfen is around 9:20pm in June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- We check availability.
- 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
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
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, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Blackfen
Blackfen is about 2 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. From the centre of Blackfen to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Blackfen is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican bar hire. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Close to Blackfen are historic houses such as Danson House (1.2 miles east) and Red House (1.7 miles east). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows. Couples leaving a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception.
Mexican bar hire in DA15, DA16 and SE9 is planned around your venue and access. Your event could be at a home on Days Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Falconwood (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile west), East Wickham (1 mile north), New Eltham (1 mile south-west) and Longlands (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Staples pub (under half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Tips for a smooth bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Give us numbers for children
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Tell us when the bar should open and close
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
We adapt if the timings shift.
A choice of soft drinks.
Comparing your options
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican bar hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Blackfen
What about parking in Blackfen?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
What’s the nearest station to Blackfen for guests?
Guests can use Falconwood station, about 0.8 miles north-west of Blackfen.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We check the licensing with you before the day. See GOV.UK for Temporary Event Notices.
Do you do drinks only?
Of course. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will talk it through.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What can we have at the bar?
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We plan the list with you.
- 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