Should you have an open bar at your wedding? This seems to be one of the most hotly debated topics for brides, wedding planners, and caterers alike. Some feel that an open bar at a wedding is a must and forcing your guests to pay for drinks shows a lack of courtesy. Others disagree just […]
Flavored Vodka has exploded in recent years. While some of the more traditional lemon and lime flavors have been around for a while, we’ve seen an explosion in options available from espresso to marshmallow to… bacon? (Yes, you can buy bacon flavored vodka, and no it’s actually not that bad). While some feel that the explosion in […]
Are you in the market for a collapsible bar? A collapsible bar offers you the functionality of a bar, but can easily be collapsed down for transportation or storage. While this sounds simple enough, there’s a lot of different options to choose from. What’s the purpose? Where will you use it? There are dozens of […]
If you’re running or looking for a bar catering service, you’ll need to figure out what to serve at your event bar. Experienced caterers, mobile bartenders and bar catering companies often have a sense for what they need or have developed a formula to make sure they buy the right amount of the right types […]
Movable bars, more commonly called portable bars, are a great way to offer on demand beverage service in a location where you don’t have a permanent bar. Since they are by definitions movable, you should be able to easily set the bar up when and where you need it. However, there’s a lot of different […]
Rolling buffet carts are an essential piece of equipment for many restaurants, hotels, and catered events. If you’re in the market for a rolling buffet cart though, there’s a large variation in choices that can make it difficult to decide what you want. While it’s important to know what your specific needs are, you need […]
Not surprisingly, we’re pretty big craft beer fans here at The Portable Bar Company. The growth of the craft beer movement over the last decade has offered American beer drinkers more choices than at any time since before prohibition. Dogfish Head Recently, one of our favorite choices has been Dogfish Head. Dogfish Head is a […]
There’s no doubt that craft brewing in the U.S. is exploding. The movement is largely responsible for saving American beer consumers. Following the explosion of breweries after the repeal of Prohibition, the major breweries began consolidating. At one point, there were less than 100 breweries in the entire United States. While a few large companies still […]
Ever been burned and lost money on alcohol at a wedding or event? There are a number of different ways to price an event bar but it can be tricky to do it in a way that makes the host or planner happy and while still being profitable for the event bar. You want to […]
So you’ve got your portable bar. Now it’s time to stock it with the equipment you’ll need. We’ve put together a list of essential portable bar equipment you’ll need to run a full service bar from your portable bar. Cocktail Shaker There are two primary types of shakers for you to stock your portable bar […]
Whether it’s artisanal handicrafts or food, consumers are increasingly attracted to brands and products that focus less TV commercials and more on quality, locally-sourced ingredients. This is apparent in the growing food-to-table movement and explosion of craft brewers in the U.S. over the past few years. Though it hasn’t received the same amount of press, […]
Are you in the market for a mobile folding bar? A high-quality mobile folding bar offers an efficient combination of functionality and appearance. It can be easily moved and stored when not in use, yet lets you have a permanent looking bar when you need it. However, a poor quality bar can cause you more […]