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Mexican drinks bar in Shirley, Greater London
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Shirley. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Client events and launches
- Themed celebrations
- Work celebrations
Planning an event in Shirley?
Planning a drinks bar in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR0, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. Shirley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring Mexican bar hire. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Anyone leaving the car at home will want to know that the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. If the service is at a church such as St George The Martyr Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Whether your event is on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Being close to the A232, Shirley is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. If your venue is just outside Shirley, we also cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
How our Mexican bar hire works in Shirley
Cold Mexican lagers come with lime on the side. At weddings, day or evening and end-of-year parties, we can serve Mexican beer, soft drinks and aguas frescas.
In Shirley, a drinks bar suits courtyard receptions, office parties and evening events. Parking and loading need planning, as with any London event, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ. We will check the licensing with you and your venue. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Food from our truck or trailer
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, 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. In December, the light goes in Shirley at about 3:55pm, so plan where guests will gather, and how it will be lit. At midsummer, by contrast, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and what you’d like to serve.
- Together we check how alcohol will be licensed at your event.
- You get a suggested drinks menu and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- After service, we clear the bar away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Mexican beer
Cold beer and tacos go together.
Tamarind and fruit waters
Fruit waters are a fresh alcohol-free option.
How we price Mexican bar hire
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- What’s on the menu
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Your questions about Mexican bar hire in Shirley
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Ashburton Park?
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 will send what they need from us.
Which station is closest to Shirley?
The closest is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
What does Mexican bar hire cost?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater in Shirley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shirley is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Will someone run the bar?
Our bar staff run the bar. Responsible serving comes first.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you do drinks only?
Of course. Our Mexican catering can be added too.
Planning the bar
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Ask your venue about its licence early
- Let us know how many non-drinkers to expect
- Include aguas frescas for non-drinkers
When the bar closes, we pack down and clear our area.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas for all ages.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Space for guests to queue at the bar
- Agreement from the venue for our bar
Shirley is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Mexican beer
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Margaritas
- Soft drinks
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Why choose Mexican bar hire in Shirley?
Wine and fizz are the usual choices. A Mexican bar feels relaxed and different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shirley
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen information for every dish
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Events in Shirley and across Greater London
- 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