Cocktail bartender
From £270
One bartender for three service hours at your suitable counter. You supply drinks, ingredients, ice and glasses.
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Cocktail Bar Hire for Birthdays & Private Parties
Hire a cocktail maker for your kitchen island, a staffed mobile bar for your garden party, or a stocked package for a larger celebration. Cocktailhire prepares and serves the drinks you select from our menu. Staff-only hire starts at £270 for three hours; a staffed mobile bar starts at £595, before travel.
Choose what we supply
Staffed mobile bar
From £595
One 1.5m bar unit and one bartender for three hours. With two bartenders at that bar: £865. Drinks supplies and glasses are separate.
View the serviceStocked cocktail package
From £29 per guest
Four hours at £7.25 per guest per hour. Minimum 50 guests: £1,450. Agreed bar, staff, cocktail ingredients, ice and glassware included.
View the servicePostcode travel and agreed extras are quoted separately. Review your event’s total before confirming. Existing valid protected quotes keep their agreed terms.
THE MOBILE BAR COLLECTION
Mobile bar finishes and layouts
01 / 03Single straight unit
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01 / STRAIGHT
Straight bar: 1.5m floor depth
A straight bar needs its ordered width by 1.5m floor depth.
02 / HORSESHOE
Horseshoe: 2.5m floor depth
Allow the ordered width by 2.5m floor depth, with access at the back.
03 / ISLAND
Island: 5.5m × 3.5m footprint
Allow 5.5m by 3.5m for the island, central shelving and working area, plus guest circulation space.
Configurations shown for comparison, not to scale. Equipment and back-bar shelving depend on the arrangement booked.
Choose what your home already provides
A stable counter with working space can be enough for staff-only service. You provide ingredients, ice and glasses using the shopping list. If you prefer a dedicated bar, choose our staffed mobile bar and add glassware. A stocked package suits parties of at least 50 guests over four hours.
Birthdays, anniversaries and garden parties
Share the full guest count and when people arrive. Include food, speeches and any point when most guests will order together. For garden and marquee parties, agree weather protection, access and the measured bar position before furniture is installed.
Make the service area practical
Keep space behind the bar for preparation and supplies, plus guest circulation in front. Straight layouts need 1.5m working depth at the chosen length; a horseshoe needs 2.5m depth. The full island requires 5.5m by 3.5m, separate from guest space.
Select the drinks after choosing the service
Choose up to five cocktails from the current menu. The shopping list supports client-supplied bookings; packages bring the agreed ingredients and ice. Tell us about relevant dietary requirements so ingredients can be discussed before the event.
Know the next step
Enter your date, postcode, guest count and hours in the existing quote system. Review what is included, the total and the booking terms. The event sheet then records your selected service, equipment and practical arrangements.
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A three-metre wooden bar for an after-work team event, with client-arranged ingredients and ice.
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Separate staffed bars on the ground and first floors of a Manchester store launch.
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What should I send for an initial quote?
Start with the date, full event postcode, guest count and service hours. State whether you need staff at an existing counter, a staffed mobile bar or a stocked package. You can choose cocktails after establishing the service.
Can I choose the cocktails?
Choose up to five drinks from the existing Cocktailhire menu. The event menu uses your selected drinks. Stocked-package tiers have different eligible menu choices, shown in the booking system.
Who supplies drinks, ice and glasses?
For staff-only hire, you provide ingredients, ice and glasses using the shopping list. Add glassware with a staffed mobile bar, or choose a stocked package with the agreed cocktail ingredients, ice and glasses included.
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