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Mexican drinks bar in Chinatown, Greater London
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Chinatown. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before booking.
- Winter celebrations
- Staff parties
- Festivals and fairs
Book Mexican bar hire in Chinatown
Chinatown: venues, access and licensing
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Chinatown, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chinatown, check its rules on outside bars and vehicles early. Nearby historic houses include Benjamin Franklin House (under half a mile south-east) and Burlington House (under half a mile south-west). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
Mexican bar hire in W1F, W1D and W1T is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. With the A4 and A301 close by, Chinatown is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Chinatown include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Waxy O'Connor's pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (less than half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile south-west)
How our Mexican bar hire works in Chinatown
There are always alcohol-free drinks on the bar, for drivers, children and anyone not drinking. It works well for big birthday celebrations and launch parties, with soft drinks, agua de jamaica and alcohol-free drinks.
Around Chinatown, a courtyard or forecourt the truck or trailer can reach is ideal. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Location
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
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Mexican bar hire or something else?
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What you get with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Evening drinks in Chinatown stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so a summer drinks bar can run into the evening in daylight. For a bar running past dusk, ask the venue about outdoor lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- 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.
- On the day we set up the bar and our bar staff serve your guests.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
For event organisers in Chinatown
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Common questions in Chinatown
Can you bring your truck or trailer to St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Is parking a problem for events in Chinatown?
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.
Do you do drinks only?
Yes. Book the bar on its own, or with our Mexican catering.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Chinatown?
A themed bar adds a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Work celebrations
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like St Anne's Church gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
What Mexican bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- The menu you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Ensure there is water for guests
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Ask guests about allergies
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Soft drinks for drivers.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of power and water on site
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
As a London location, Chinatown is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- 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