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Mexican Bar Hire for St James's events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas served by our bar staff keeps your guests happy at your event in St James's.
- Wedding receptions and evening parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Themed celebrations
Planning an event in St James's?
How our Mexican bar hire works in St James's
Alcohol at an event needs the right licence: a premises licence at the venue, or a Temporary Event Notice. We talk licensing through with you before the day. We serve soft drinks, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, and it suits product launches and client events and garden get-togethers.
Around St James's, a courtyard or forecourt the truck or trailer can reach is ideal. Let us know about parking, permits and any parking suspension. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Location
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Tacos, taco bars and burrito bowls
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
How we price Mexican bar hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need disposables
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Step by step
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. By late September, sunset in St James's comes at roughly 7:05pm, so margaritas after that will be served under lights. In late May, it stays light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We talk through licensing with you.
- You choose the drinks with us.
- We serve drinks responsibly on the day.
- We clear the bar at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Drinks receptions around St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. From the centre of St James's to the outskirts, Mexican bar hire works the same way: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older venues around St James's may restrict vehicles and outside drinks service, so confirm what’s allowed before you book. A gathering in St Anne's Churchyard? Check the park’s rules first, as alcohol and vehicles typically need permission.
For Mexican bar hire in W1F, W1D and W1J, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Whether your event is on Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. St James's is on the A4 and A400, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to St James's for Mexican bar hire include Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). The countryside around St James's includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Tom Cribb pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (within half a mile west)
St James's questions
What about parking in St James's?
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.
Is it possible to have you in St Anne's Churchyard?
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.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Do we need a licence for the bar?
Alcohol at an event needs the venue’s premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice. We’ll go through the licensing with you. GOV.UK explains Temporary Event Notices.
Can children have drinks from the bar?
There are always alcohol-free options, from aguas frescas to soft drinks.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
Popular choices
Soft drinks
There’s always something alcohol-free.
Mexican beer
Mexican beer is light and refreshing.
Occasions we cater for in St James's
Licensing is talked through with you, so there are no surprises.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Client events and launches
- Taco nights and themed parties
- Birthday parties
If the service is at a church such as St James’s Church, the bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Firm, level ground where we can set up
- The right licence for alcohol: the venue’s licence or a Temporary Event Notice
London streets around St James's 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in St James's
- Agua de jamaica (hibiscus)
- Fruit aguas frescas
- Horchata
- Mexican beer
- Soft drinks
- Margaritas
Also near St James's
Also in St James's
Planning the bar
Some planning tips for the drinks:
- Check allergies with guests, including for drinks
- Give us numbers for children
- Plan water alongside the bar
- Plan transport home for guests
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.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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, and handles allergen information for you.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
- 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