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Bar hire in Picketts Lock
Looking for Mexican bar hire in Picketts Lock? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Summer garden parties
- Themed celebrations
- Work celebrations
Book Mexican bar hire in Picketts Lock
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
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.
About our Mexican bar hire in Picketts Lock
We set up the bar at events in and around Picketts Lock: weddings, parties, staff events and festivals. For birthday parties and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of horchata, Mexican beer and agua de jamaica.
For a drinks reception in Picketts Lock, a courtyard, forecourt or venue with vehicle access suits the truck or trailer. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Where
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Picketts Lock: venues, access and licensing
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Picketts Lock or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. 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. We cater right across the region, from Picketts Lock to London (9 miles away).
For a drinks-led event, rail details help, and Ponders End station is about 1.2 miles away. Serving alcohol in Pymmes Park would need the owner’s permission and probably a licence, so a garden or venue is often simpler.
For Mexican bar hire in N9, E4 and N18, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Main roads around Picketts Lock include the A1037, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. We also serve at events in Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
How it compares
Leaving guests to bring their own is easy but unpredictable. A staffed bar means everyone is served. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Picketts Lock
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- A menu built around your guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Picketts Lock questions
What about parking in Picketts Lock?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Which station should guests use for Picketts Lock?
Guests can use Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north of Picketts Lock.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you have alcohol-free drinks?
There are always alcohol-free options, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
Can you do gluten-free food?
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 does Mexican bar hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you check ages at the bar?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Tips for a smooth bar
To get the most from the bar, it helps to:
- Plan any Temporary Event Notice well ahead
- Pair the bar with hot food
- Ask guests about allergies
- Plan water alongside the bar
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
More bar staff for larger crowds.
Occasions we cater for in Picketts Lock
A themed bar adds a talking point, more than a standard bar.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Picketts Lock, you could book us for events such as:
- Winter celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
- Company summer parties
Historic houses near Picketts Lock include Bruce Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Forty Hall (3.4 miles north-west). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Picketts Lock until about 9:20pm, ideal for drinks outdoors. By late September, sunset is about 7:05pm, and in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting around the bar.
- We check availability.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What Mexican bar hire costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
- How many guests we’re serving
- The menu you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot away from neighbours’ windows if the bar runs late
- Licensing checked with you before the day
- A clear area in front of the bar
In Picketts Lock, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mexican beer
- Margaritas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Soft drinks
- Horchata
- Fruit aguas frescas
Nearby places to Picketts Lock
More for events in Picketts Lock
- 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