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Bar hire in Shadwell
We bring Mexican drinks for your event, from margaritas to hibiscus agua de jamaica to Shadwell and across Greater London, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Launch parties
Get a quote for Mexican bar hire in Shadwell
About our Mexican bar hire in Shadwell
Serving alcohol at events needs a licence: either the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We check the licensing with you before the day. We serve agua de jamaica, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks, and it’s a good fit for garden get-togethers and end-of-year and Christmas parties.
In Shadwell, a drinks bar suits courtyard receptions, office parties and evening events. As with any London event, parking and loading need planning. We’ll check the licensing with you and your venue. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Tacos, burritos and nachos
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Drinks bars for events in Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Shadwell and the surrounding area. We serve in 764 places in Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Couples leaving a church such as St Paul's Church could be greeted with margaritas and aguas frescas at the reception. Historic houses near Shadwell include Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Queen's House (2.6 miles south-east). Grand houses and estates tend to have firm rules on alcohol and outside bars, so raise the drinks bar with them early.
Mexican bar hire in SE16, E1 and E1W is planned around your venue and access and your guests. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road. With the A101 and A126 close by, Shadwell is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Shadwell for Mexican bar hire include Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Prospect of Whitby pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
The process
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Evening drinks in Shadwell stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- 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.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SE16 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Agua de jamaica
Hibiscus water, sweet and tart.
Mexican beer
Cold Mexican lager with lime, ideal with tacos.
Perfect for your event in Shadwell
It is ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shadwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Mexican-themed parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Guests travelling by rail: Wapping station is in Shadwell itself.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Can I do a taco night myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A flat, firm spot for the bar
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Details of power and water on site
As a London location, Shadwell is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Shadwell questions
Could you serve in Russia Dock Woodland?
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.
Where would you park in Shadwell?
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.
Who handles the licensing?
That depends on your venue. Some venues have a premises licence; others need a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll talk licensing through with you.
Do you follow the rules on serving alcohol?
Responsible serving comes first: under-18s get alcohol-free drinks only, and we offer water and alcohol-free choices throughout.
Can you keep it mild?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That is confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Mexican bar hire or something else?
DIY drinks tables are easy but need constant topping up. Bar staff keep drinks flowing and cold. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shadwell
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A menu agreed with you
- A clear quote
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Parking and the route in
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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