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Bar hire in Kensington: margaritas and Mexican beer
Mobile Mexican Catering brings margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff to Kensington and across Greater London, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Big birthday celebrations
- Winter celebrations
Mexican bar hire near Kensington
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Kensington?
Licensing is talked through with you.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Kensington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
Historic buildings near Kensington often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
How our Mexican bar hire works in Kensington
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll talk licensing through with you. It works well for staff parties and garden get-togethers, with alcohol-free drinks, aguas frescas and horchata.
For a drinks reception in Kensington, a courtyard, forecourt or venue with vehicle access suits the truck or trailer. Tell us about narrow streets, permit bays or a parking suspension. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Area
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not usually stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. At midsummer, it’s light in Kensington until about 9:20pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- First, we check your date.
- You get a suggested drinks list.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Kensington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Tamarind and fruit waters
Tamarind water and seasonal fruit waters, light and refreshing.
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Give us numbers for children
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Have plenty of water available
Alcohol-free drinks are always available, including aguas frescas.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
Towns and villages near Kensington
Also in Kensington
How we price Mexican bar hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your menu ideas
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning a drinks bar in Kensington
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. Across the W11 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like Church of St Barnabas gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken. A gathering in Holland Park? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles normally need permission.
Mexican bar hire in W11, W8, W14 and SW7 is planned around your venue and access. Streets in the area include Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. With the A402 and B316 close by, Kensington is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Kensington is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Kensington includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holland Park School (under half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Scarsdale Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kensington? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning the serving area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
London streets around Kensington 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 you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Common questions in Kensington
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Kensington?
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.
How much is the bar?
Every bar is quoted for individually, depending on guests, drinks and timings. Contact us for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Do you bring staff to serve the drinks?
Bar staff are part of the service.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Is Mexican bar hire right for your event?
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Book food, drinks or both
- We cover Kensington and the whole of Greater London
- Menus chosen with you
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering 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