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Mexican drinks bar in Shortlands, Greater London
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Shortlands. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Mexican bar hire in Shortlands
How our Mexican bar hire works in Shortlands
Mexican beer is served cold, with a wedge of lime if guests like. At mexican-themed parties and wedding drinks receptions, we will put together a menu of aguas frescas, horchata and soft drinks for your guests.
In Shortlands, a drinks bar suits courtyard receptions, office parties and evening events. As with any London event, parking and loading need planning. We will go through the licensing with you and your venue. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Shortlands
Is it possible to have you in Church House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Is parking a problem for events in Shortlands?
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.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Do you serve responsibly?
Responsible serving comes first: alcohol-free drinks for under-18s, with water and alcohol-free choices on hand.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Will someone run the bar?
We bring bar staff.
Occasions we cater for in Shortlands
It’s ideal for warm evenings in a garden, field or marquee.
In Shortlands and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Themed celebrations
- Launch parties
- Festivals and fairs
A drinks bar at a garden or hall near a church like St Mark's Church gives guests something to enjoy while photos are taken.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
Planning drinks for every guest
A few tips to help the bar run smoothly:
- Tell us how many guests are under 18
- Check how alcohol will be licensed at your venue
- Share bar opening times
- Share taxi numbers with guests
After service, we clear the bar away.
Tell us what glassware you need and we’ll set out the options.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a queue
- A premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice in place
- Level, firm ground for the bar set-up
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: 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.
On the menu in Shortlands
- Mexican beer
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
- Horchata
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
A Mexican drinks bar in Shortlands: local tips
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. For an event in Shortlands, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Shortlands. Shortlands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater right across the region, from Shortlands to London (about 8 miles away).
Historic buildings near Shortlands often have strict rules for outside caterers, so ask early if that is your venue. If you have your heart set on Church House Gardens, ask the people who run it about vehicles, alcohol and licensing first.
Wherever your event is in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we can bring Mexican bar hire to you. Local streets include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Shortlands, we cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shortlands includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
How it works
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Sunset in Shortlands is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor bar. String lights or lanterns near the hatch make a later bar easier to find.
- First, we check your date.
- We suggest margaritas, beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free choices.
- We agree where the bar goes.
- We set up and serve on cue.
- We tidy up at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Mexican bar hire or something else?
Non-drinkers often get only soft drinks. Our aguas frescas are made for them. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- A menu built around your guests
- Book food, drinks or both
- Quoted for your event
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Should I do it myself?
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.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Nearby places to Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
A closer look at the menu
Margaritas
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur over ice, with or without a salted rim.
Soft drinks
There’s always something alcohol-free.
- 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