Mobile tiki bar for events

Couples planning weddings, people hosting backyard or birthday parties, companies, and organizers of local festivals and markets.

Event packages priced per guest or per hour, or drinks sold by the glass at public events. Add-ons include custom cocktail menus, mocktail options and extra bartenders.

• Cocktail and mocktail making
• Event planning and logistics
• Customer service
• Basic carpentry or DIY for the bar set-up

• Alcohol rules for mobile service differ widely by state and city, check whether you need a catering permit, temporary event permits or a licensed partner
• Liquor liability and general liability insurance, which venues often ask to see
• Check whether your city or county requires a mobile food or beverage permit or health inspection
• Towing a trailer needs the right vehicle and parking or storage
• Income depends on seasons and weekends, so plan for slower months

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on whether you build a portable kit or buy a trailer, plus your equipment and stock. This is an estimate, so get quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you book and your pricing. Treat this as an estimate. Income depends on seasons and weekends, so plan for slower months.

Alcohol rules for mobile service differ widely by state and city. Check whether you need a catering permit, temporary event permits or a licensed partner, and whether a mobile food or beverage permit applies. Venues often ask to see liquor liability insurance.