Pop-up wine bar for events

Event organisers, couples planning weddings, businesses hosting parties, markets, galleries and venues with no bar of their own.

Wine sold by the glass or bottle at events, or a fixed hire fee plus drinks sales for private bookings.

• Wine knowledge and good serving skills
• Friendly customer service
• Planning, stock and logistics
• Networking with venues and event organisers

• Alcohol must be sold under a licence. Check whether the venue's premises licence covers you or whether you need a Temporary Event Notice, which has limits per year
• A personal licence is usually needed to supply alcohol under a premises licence, so check the current rules for your plans
• Register as a food business with your council if you serve snacks, and follow allergen rules
• Public liability insurance and stock cover, and check what event organisers require
• Transport and storage of stock, so check your vehicle and insurance
• Income depends on seasons and weekends, and bookings can be uneven

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on your equipment, stock and transport. These are estimates only. Check what insurance cover and stock protection you need, and what event organisers require.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how many events you book. These are estimates, and the idea assumes at least about 8 hours a week. Bookings can be uneven and depend on seasons and weekends.

Alcohol must be sold under a licence. Check whether the venue's premises licence covers you or whether you need a Temporary Event Notice, which has limits per year. Check the current personal licence rules, and register as a food business if serving snacks.