Use a tidy, compact preparation point that leaves the meeting or dining table free. If the room has a suitable existing bar, staff-only hire may be enough; a mobile bar is useful when there is no proper working position.
Let the conversation remain the focus
Check space for preparation, supplies and glass returns before adding a decorative frontage. Keep the bar clear of presentation screens, doors and the route used by the catering team.
Agree whether guests order before sitting down, at a planned break or after dinner. Made-to-order drinks delivered throughout a meeting need an ordering and carrying arrangement as well as a bartender. Select the cocktails in advance from the existing menu and identify who supplies ingredients, ice and glassware for the chosen booking.
- Share the table layout, meeting times and intended cocktail periods.
- Confirm whether table delivery is included or handled by another team.