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Mexican drinks bar in Poplar, Greater London
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Poplar. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Work celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Mexican bar hire in Poplar
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. In December, the light goes in Poplar at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. Midsummer is the opposite, with daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, venue, numbers and drinks ideas.
- We go through the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We suggest a drinks list and send a quote.
- On the day, our bar staff serve drinks responsibly at the agreed times.
- We pack away when the bar shuts and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Mexican bar hire in Poplar, from our food truck or trailer
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re a good alcohol-free choice for everyone. It suits work celebrations and wedding drinks receptions, with aguas frescas, margaritas and horchata.
A Mexican drinks bar works well for receptions and parties in Poplar. As with any London event, parking and loading need planning. If alcohol is being served, we will go through the licensing with you and your venue. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Poplar
We check the licensing with you, so there are no surprises.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Poplar, you could book us for occasions like:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Company summer parties
- Fairs and community events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Poplar often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
Can I do a taco night myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
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, with allergen information for every dish.
For event organisers in Poplar
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Comparing your options
A generic bar does the job, but a Mexican bar with margaritas and aguas frescas feels like part of the theme. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A clear quote
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- We cover Poplar and the whole of Greater London
What Mexican bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests we’re serving
- The length of service
- The menu you choose
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Poplar
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Peter'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. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Poplar?
Guests can use Canary Wharf station, which is right in Poplar.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you come to Poplar?
We do. Poplar is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who handles the licensing?
It depends on the venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We talk it through with you.
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Ensure there is water for guests
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
We serve responsibly: no alcohol for under-18s, and we may refuse service to anyone who has had too much.
Add our Mexican catering for tacos, burritos and nachos.
Other catering in Poplar
What’s on the menu
Horchata
Horchata is popular with all ages; ask us about allergens.
Agua de jamaica
A colourful alcohol-free choice.
Drinks bars for events in Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Poplar or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Poplar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Once the ceremony at a church like St Peter's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Nearby historic houses include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). Before booking a historic venue, find out whether it lets an outside bar bring a vehicle on site.
Here we cover the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. With the A102 and A1261 close by, Poplar is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Poplar for Mexican bar hire include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-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