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Bar hire in Islington
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff for events in Islington and across Greater London.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Garden parties
- Winter celebrations
Mexican bar hire in Islington
About our Mexican bar hire in Islington
Mexican beer is served cold, with a wedge of lime if guests like. At garden get-togethers and end-of-year and Christmas parties, we can serve alcohol-free drinks, Mexican beer and aguas frescas and more.
Around Islington, a courtyard or forecourt the truck or trailer can reach is ideal. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Islington (N1, N7, NW1, EC1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks planning tips
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Agree bar timings in advance
- Collect allergy details in advance
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Have plenty of water available
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Ask us about glassware or cups and we will set out the options.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need disposables
- How many guests we’re serving
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Islington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
The process
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. By late September, sunset in Islington comes at roughly 7:05pm, so a bar running later in the evening needs lamps or festoons. A late-May event keeps its daylight until about 8:50pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We confirm power, water and the bar spot.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Islington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Islington questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it possible to have you in Barnard Park?
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.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we will talk it through.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
What can we have at the bar?
Our bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas such as agua de jamaica and horchata.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Yes. Under-18s are not served alcohol, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Perfect for your event in Islington
You can book it with or without catering.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Winter celebrations
- Client events and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday celebrations
Older venues around Islington may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the service runs
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
- A clear area in front of the bar
London streets around Islington 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.
Popular choices
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
Nearby places to Islington
Other catering in Islington
What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Mexican beers served cold, ideal with tacos.
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages; ask us about allergens.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Drinks bars for events in Islington
Islington is about 3 miles north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Islington will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Islington has its own station, Essex Road station. A gathering in Barnard Park? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles typically need permission.
Anywhere in N1, N7, NW1 and EC1V, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Gibson Square, Old Royal Free Square and Cloudesley Square. Islington sits on or near the B515 and A5203, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Islington, we cover Pentonville (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile south), Barnsbury (1 mile north-west), Clerkenwell (1 mile south) and Lower Holloway (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
A little further out are Brunswick Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and Queer Britain (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and Islington Green School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head Public House (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (within half a mile north-east) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1.4 miles south-west)
- 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