01 / STRAIGHT
Keep it compact.
One straight section, without back-bar shelving.
Mobile Bar Hire / Planning Guide
Mobile Bar Hire for Marquees
In short: A marquee bar must be planned with the structure supplier, floor plan and power layout. Bar length, service side, stock access and queue direction should be fixed before tables and production fill the space.
THE MOBILE BAR COLLECTION
Your space. Your style.
01 / 03Single straight unit
THE SAME FINISH, SIDE BY SIDE
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02 / HORSESHOE
A defined place to gather.
The front and side returns frame the working area, with access at the back.
03 / ISLAND
A centrepiece in its own right.
A wraparound counter arranged around the central shelving and working area.
Configurations shown for comparison, not to scale. Equipment and back-bar shelving depend on the arrangement booked.
Decision checks
What to settle before the bar is booked
Floor plan
Reserve the complete bar footprint, working depth and queue space on the marquee plan.
Supplier coordination
Confirm floor load, access panels, power and overnight security with the marquee team.
Back-of-house route
Keep stock and waste movement away from the main guest entrance where possible.
A useful first brief
Send the facts that change the answer
Include the event date, full postcode, venue type, guest numbers, planned service hours and the role the bar needs to play. Add photographs or a floor plan when access or position could affect the setup.
The reply can then separate the bar, staff, equipment, travel and any optional items instead of hiding assumptions inside one number. Only inclusions confirmed in writing form part of the booking.
Quick answers
Questions people ask before booking
When should the bar position be chosen?
Before the final furniture and production layout is approved.
Does the marquee supplier provide power?
Power responsibilities vary and must be confirmed in writing.
Can service run from both sides?
Only if the bar and staffing plan are designed for that arrangement.
Continue planning
Use the page that matches your next decision
Planning Mobile Bar Hire in London?
The London collection brings the service, local event areas, access questions, guest-flow decisions and quote details into one place. Use it when the event address is in Greater London rather than relying on national guidance alone.