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Bar hire in Riddlesdown
We bring a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and bar staff to Riddlesdown and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Fairs and community events
- Taco nights and themed parties
Mexican bar hire near Riddlesdown
Mexican bar hire for your event in Riddlesdown
Aguas frescas are Mexico’s fresh fruit and flower drinks: agua de jamaica made with hibiscus, horchata, tamarind and fruit waters. They’re alcohol-free, so every guest can enjoy them. It suits winter celebrations and themed celebrations, serving Mexican beer, aguas frescas and horchata.
A Mexican drinks bar works well for receptions and parties in Riddlesdown. 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 arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our food truck or trailer
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Give us numbers for children
- Allow time for a Temporary Event Notice if one is needed
- Add food if the bar runs for a while
- Have plenty of water available
Allergen information is available for every drink, so guests can check before ordering.
A welcome margarita as guests arrive, licensing permitting.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. By late September, sunset in Riddlesdown comes at roughly 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. A late-May event keeps its daylight until about 8:50pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and the drinks you have in mind.
- We go through the licensing with you: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
- We put together a drinks menu, with alcohol-free choices, and quote for it.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican bar hire for your event in Riddlesdown? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Where the truck can go in Riddlesdown
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access to unload close to the bar spot
- Details of power and water on site
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
London streets around Riddlesdown 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.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Margaritas
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Soft drinks
Drinks bars for events in Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Riddlesdown and nearby villages. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Riddlesdown to London (about 12 miles away).
Once the ceremony at a church like St Edmund's Church is over, guests may be glad of a cold drink at the reception venue. Historic buildings near Riddlesdown often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in CR8 and CR2, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. From Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican bar hire there, given access. Riddlesdown sits on or near the A22, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Riddlesdown includes Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
How it compares
Running your own bar means checking licensing, stock and staff yourself. We’ll go through the licensing with you and bring bar staff. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Riddlesdown
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Menus chosen with you
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Riddlesdown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Riddlesdown?
Riddlesdown station, in Riddlesdown itself.
What about parking in Riddlesdown?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Who handles the licensing?
You’ll need either the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We check the licensing with you before the day. See GOV.UK for Temporary Event Notices.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can we have the bar on its own?
Yes, though it pairs well with tacos. Ask about adding tacos and burritos.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Do you serve responsibly?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Places near Riddlesdown
What else we do in Riddlesdown
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team 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’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your event in Riddlesdown
It suits summer evenings especially well.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Riddlesdown and Greater London:
- Staff parties
- Licensed festivals
- Engagement celebrations
- Mexican-themed parties
Around Riddlesdown, historic houses include Addington Palace (3 miles north-east). Many listed venues control who serves drinks on their premises, so ask yours what it allows.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests we are serving
- Distance and access to the venue
- What the venue already provides
- Serving staff
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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