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Bar hire in Downham: margaritas and Mexican beer
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff in Downham.
- Launch parties
- Fairs and community events
- Themed celebrations
Planning an event in Downham?
Mexican bar hire in Downham, served fresh
Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, served by our bar staff. It works on its own or alongside our food. We serve horchata, aguas frescas and agua de jamaica, and it suits weddings, day or evening and product launches and client events.
For a drinks reception in Downham, a courtyard, forecourt or venue with vehicle access suits the truck or trailer. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Downham
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. For Mexican bar hire in Downham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Historic buildings near Downham often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue. Around Downham, historic houses include Bromley Palace (1.7 miles south-east) and Eltham Palace (2.4 miles north-east). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
This part of Greater London takes in BR1, SE6 and SE12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south) and Prefab Museum (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Downham include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College (under half a mile west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles south-east)
How it compares
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We talk through licensing and provide bar staff. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Catering across Greater London, including Downham
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Give us numbers for children
- Make sure drivers have good choices
Bar staff serve for the agreed times.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
FAQs for Downham
Could you serve in Downham Fields?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Barnabas?
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 will check the access.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a picture of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
How we price Mexican bar hire
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
- The menu you choose
- Whether you need disposables
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
About the menu
Horchata
Cinnamon-spiced rice drink.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters and tamarind, light and refreshing.
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. A late-September party in Downham loses the light at about 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Downham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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Perfect for your event in Downham
Licensing is talked through with you, so there are no surprises.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Downham can book us for occasions like:
- Work celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Client events and launches
Parks such as Downham Fields have their own rules on vehicles and alcohol, so check before planning a drinks bar there.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
Where the truck can go in Downham
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A bar spot away from homes
- A clear area in front of the bar
- The venue’s permission for an outside bar
As a London location, Downham 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.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Downham
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- 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