Pop-Up oxygen cocktail bar for events

Couples planning weddings, companies hosting parties, event organizers, festivals and venues that want something different for their guests.

A per-event fee, a minimum spend, or per-drink pricing. Some organizers pay a flat rate while guests buy their own drinks.

• Mixing drinks and working fast under pressure
• Customer service
• Event organizing and logistics
• Selling to planners and venues

• Alcohol rules vary by province and municipality (and Quebec has its own), so check who holds the licence at each event
• Commercial general liability and liquor liability insurance, which many venues ask for proof of
• Check with your local public health unit about food safety rules and whether event or temporary food permits apply to the foam
• Responsible service training is required in many provinces
• Equipment transport, power and water at event sites, and quieter winter months for outdoor events
• Income depends on weekends and seasons, so plan for uneven months

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your portable bar, foam equipment and supplies. Transport, power and water at event sites are also worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on how many events you book and their size. Income depends on weekends and seasons, so plan for uneven months.

Check alcohol rules by province and municipality, including who holds the licence at each event. Also check food safety and temporary food permit rules for the foam with your public health unit, insurance venues may ask for, and responsible service training.