Mobile bar and bartender team

Couples planning weddings, companies hosting parties and launches, and event planners.

Packages priced per guest or per event covering staff, bar hire and drinks, with extras such as cocktail menus or glass hire.

• Managing bookings and quotes
• Leading and scheduling a small team
• Stock control and pricing drinks

• Premises or Temporary Event Notice licensing when you sell alcohol, and who holds the licence at each event, so check with the local council
• A personal licence holder may be needed for supervising alcohol sales, check the current rules
• Public liability and employer's liability insurance once you hire staff, plus cover for stock and equipment
• Staff may need to be paid properly and registered for PAYE, so check HMRC guidance
• Food hygiene and register with your council if you also serve food
• Peaks in summer and December, with quieter months between

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the portable bar, glassware, stock and equipment you buy. Quotes, staffing and set-up are also part of running the service.

Check premises or Temporary Event Notice licensing for alcohol sales and who holds the licence at each event. Also check whether a personal licence holder is needed, insurance, PAYE for staff, and food hygiene registration if you serve food.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many events you book and their size. Demand peaks in summer and December, with quieter months between, so plan your cash flow.