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BAR HIRE Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve put together a list of the questions that our customers often ask us about our services.

What Events Do You Cater For?

The simple answer to this is that our mobile bar hire can basically cater for any type of event you can think of. Some of the events we regularly provide for include, but are not limited to, party bar hire, funerals, wedding bar hire, charity dinners, festival bar hire, product launches and corporate hospitality.

How Many People Can You Cater For?

Whether you are holding a small intimate event for 6 people or a large outdoor for up to 60,000 people we can help. Because we offer a bespoke service we have a flexibility not available when you choose an off the shelf package.

Can We Decide Which Drinks Will Be Served?

Yes you can during our initial meeting we will discuss your requirements to ensure you get the full range of drinks you need. Clients can create their own menus and drinks options which can also carry a custom logo to add that personal touch.

Will I need to apply for any licences?

Clients are not required to apply for licences this will all be done for you by the team here at Elite Bars. Once you engage us to run your mobile bar, we will take control of all aspects of licensing, meaning you don’t have to concern yourself with it.

How much will bar hire cost?

As alluded to earlier the charge for hiring a mobile bar is dependent on a number of different factors. These include event type, date, location and the number of guests. In the majority of cases there is no cost for the actual bar you simply pay for the drinks.

Will you travel to my venue?

No matter where your event is based in UK we can help. Our nationwide service allows us to provide mobile bars and drinks packages for events throughout the UK.

Can I hire an outdoor bar?

All our mobile bars can be set up and operated outside. This makes them an ideal choice for festivals, big outdoor concerts, community events and garden parties. With the complexity of licensing around outdoor events our inclusive bar hire service is the ideal choice for any al fresco event.

Do you offer draught beers and cider?

Just the same as any normal pub or fixed venue, our mobile bars carry a comprehensive range of draught lagers and ciders. When you choose our services for your event you we guarantee that prices will be both reasonable and competitive in comparison to traditional venues.

Do you offer soft drinks or non-alcoholic options?

All our mobile bars are fully stocked with a large variety of soft drinks, non-alcoholic beers and for those looking for something more exotic a range of mocktails.

Do you provide bar staff?

All our mobile bars come with professional uniformed bar staff. We pride ourselves that all our experienced bartenders are friendly and have the ability to ensure your event runs smoothly. Added to that they will also add to the entertainment with their range of cocktail making skills and tricks.

Can I cancel my event?

You can cancel your booking at any time; however it is important that you make sure you read our terms when you receive a quotation as all details are outlined in there.

Do your bars take card payments?

Our staff can take both card and contactless payments from customers when buying drinks. However for the more tech savvy amongst you, there is the option to use QR code table service which is available through the elite bars app once you download it to your phone.

How long does it take to set up the bar?

The normal set up time for a bar is 3-4 hours and this will be done on the day of the event and removed immediately after it finishes. However, for larger events that require a number of different bar stations set up could vary between 2-3 days dependent on how many bars are required.

“At Elite Bars our goal is to create experiences that you will never forget! Whether it’s a wedding reception, corporate dinner or a large scale festival it’s our mission to take care of every little detail so you don’t need to sweat the small stuff.”

Mark Dilley