Do you ever find yourself second guessing whether you’ve set everything up properly before an event? I’m constantly second guessing myself just walking out of my apartment in the morning. This morning I got half way to work before I realized I left my laptop at home! Short of my own noggin, there’s not much […]
With billions being spent each year by companies on event sponsorship, you’d think that getting a few to hop on board and send some drinks your way wouldn’t be so difficult. All sponsors, particularly alcohol sponsors, recognize that event marketing is valuable because, unlike what you traditionally think of as advertising, it’s a more effective […]
Often, people think regular bartending and bar catering are the same thing and if they’ve tended bar before, doing it at an event won’t pose any real problems. While they certainly have a lot in common, there are a few unique things that you’ll want to when you’re behind a catered bar. Standardize the Set […]
Special events staffing can be tricky business. You have to balance budgetary constraints and not overpay by bringing in too much staff but you need to make sure you have enough staff to offer premium service. Figuring out who is going to handle the bar is crucially important. Here’s 4 questions to ask yourself that […]
If you’re managing the bar service at events, there’s always an opportunity to find ways to increase bar business and beverage sales. We discussed how to increase bar sales by improving service before, but sometimes, it’s getting people to the bar in the first place that’s the struggle. So how do you draw attention to […]
The challenge that many food and beverage directors and bar and restaurant owners face is finding ways to increase bar sales. One of the easiest ways to do this for venues that struggle with how to increase is to improve their customer service and see the accompanying rise in beverage sales. Better service not only […]
The cost of the bar is a real factor when planning a wedding. Does the host pick up the bill? These days, the usually don’t, although they can help out in a few different ways that we discuss below. Does the guest pay full price? In some wedding venues that can be expensive. The options range […]
Beginning this month, we’ve reduced the price to add an LED lighting package to all of our products from $499 to $299. The LED lighting package includes LED strips pre-installed in your bar and a remote to adjust the lighting to over 130 different options at the push of a button so it’s easy to […]
Do you have a catering event coming up with a portable bar? What are you going to put in it? Well that depends really on the event. We’ve talked about the the basics: vodka, rum, beer, wine, etc. But things like mixers, garnishes, and liqueurs can get a bit tricky. It’s also a matter of […]
If you’re interested in producing a custom solution, we can offer you over 20 years of design and manufacture experience and are wiling to work with you on custom manufacture projects for portable bars and back bars. We have the in-house capabilities to provide you with everything you need all the way from concept through manufacture […]
We’ve introduced you to some up and coming spirits and brews across the country, but this week we wanted to bring it back home. A recent article showing the top alcohol trends highlighted locally produced spirits and beer as one of the fastest growing trends in the country right now. Consumers are increasingly looking to […]
The service industry can be stressful. You constantly have to be “on” and outgoing. This is true of all bartenders, but especially true for bartenders at events. The bartender is often the most talked to person in the room so, as the mobile bartender, you can have a huge impact on the vibe. In addition, […]