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Bar hire in Ilford
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Ilford? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Engagement celebrations
- Staff parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
Mexican bar hire for Ilford events
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Mexican bar hire in Ilford, served fresh
Margaritas are the centrepiece: tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice. We serve aguas frescas, margaritas and alcohol-free drinks, and it’s a good fit for wedding receptions and evening parties and garden parties.
A Mexican drinks bar works well for receptions and parties in Ilford. Parking and loading need planning, as with any London event. We’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Places near Ilford
Other catering in Ilford
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Popular choices
Soft drinks
Soft drinks alongside the rest.
Margaritas
The margarita is the heart of a Mexican bar.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
With tacos on the menu, a Mexican drinks bar is the natural partner. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A menu built around your guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Ilford
Which station should guests use for Ilford?
Guests can use Ilford station, which is right in Ilford.
Is it possible to have you in South Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will plan the menu around them.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
Planning a drinks bar in Ilford
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Anywhere in IG1, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that Ilford has its own station, Ilford station. Couples leaving a church such as St Alban's Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception.
We cover events in every part of IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street. Ilford is on the A118, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile west)
Planning the serving area
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A bar spot away from homes
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
As a London location, Ilford is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Soft drinks
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Margaritas
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Evening drinks in Ilford 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. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
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Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Find out if you need a Temporary Event Notice
We can give allergen information for every drink, so guests can check before ordering.
Aguas frescas for children and non-drinkers.
Who books Mexican bar hire in Ilford?
You can book it with or without catering.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Ilford often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Travel and parking costs
- 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