Mobile cocktail bar for events

Couples planning weddings, people hosting birthdays and parties, companies running events and venues without their own bar.

Charging per drink, per guest package or a hire fee plus drinks. Add-ons include bartender hire, cocktail masterclasses and bespoke menus.

• Cocktail making and drinks knowledge
• Friendly, fast service in busy settings
• Event planning and logistics

• Selling alcohol needs authorisation: you may need a personal licence plus a premises licence or Temporary Event Notice for each event (check with the local council, as rules differ across the UK)
• Some venues already hold a licence that covers you, so confirm this in writing before each booking
• Public liability insurance and cover for your equipment and stock
• Check food hygiene registration if you serve garnishes or snacks
• Transport, set-up and late finishes make this physically demanding
• Bookings are seasonal and often cluster at weekends

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £12,000, depending on whether you build a flat-pack setup or convert a trailer or horsebox, and how much equipment and stock you buy. Treat this as an estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many events you book and their size. Bookings are seasonal and often cluster at weekends, so income can vary from month to month.

Selling alcohol needs authorisation. You may need a personal licence plus a premises licence or Temporary Event Notice for each event, so check with the local council as rules differ across the UK. Some venues already hold a licence, so confirm in writing.