Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire?
Booking fee for The Little Barn horse box bar is £250 per event. This is payable upon booking and is non-refundable.
The balance on any drink packages chosen is payable one month before the event date.
For our wooden bar hire or bar service from an existing bar structure, please contact us for a quote.
Whats Included in the hire?
2 - 3 Experienced friendly staff
Up to 9 hours of bar service, additional time charged by the hour
Consumables: our range of reusable polycarbonate hard plastic glasses, paper straws, ice & garnishes
Hand pulls for cask ales, draft system for cold lagers, ciders & Prosecco, espresso machine & drink fridges
Card payment system, cash & card accepted
Beautifully finished bar with festoon lights, decorative flowers & foliage
Temporary event notice allowing the sale of alcohol at your event
Is there a minimum spend REQUIREMENT?
Usually there is no minimum spend on a cash bar. If you are providing your own alcohol along side our service or your event has a small number of guests we may ask for a minimum spend, please contact us for more information.
What drinks do we serve?
Hand pull *cask ales, draft lagers, ciders, Prosecco
Bottled craft ales, lagers, ciders
A wide range of high quality spirits & mixers
Wines & Prosecco
Cocktails & Mocktails
Soft drinks
Barista coffee & hot drinks
*Please note once cask ale has been opened it must be used within a short time period so we ask for a deposit on the first cask opened, this is refunded in full if empty at the end of your event, remaining ale in the cask is charged at a small fee per pint, options are available for half size casks or bottle ales. The bonus of this is you get to choose your ale! Please ask us for advice and more information.
What do we serve our drinks in?
For private events we use reusable polycarbonate glasses, perfect for indoor & outdoor use.
For public events we use disposable biodegradable clear cups.
For coffee we use biodegradable cups, lids & stirrers. .
Do you provide staff?
Yes we provide a 2 - 3 experienced staff members with The Little Barn horse box bar.
What time can you serve until?
We will discuss this with you before the event, we try to serve for as long as you want us to, this has to be guided by local authorities and the venue.
Do you obtain the Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?
Yes, we will contact the local authorities to book the Temporary Event Notice (TEN). This cost is included in the booking fee. To sell alcohol at an event a Temporary Event Notice is legally required.
How long do you need to set up the bar?
We require a minimum of 2 hours to set up, where possible we will look to set up the day before.
For venues we haven’t been to we like to visit the venue prior to the event to ensure quick set up and discuss bar position, this allows us to speak with the venue organiser to ensure the event runs smoothly. If it is not possible to see the venue prior to the event we ask for a description of the venue, access and bar position.
How much space is needed for the bar set up?
For The Little Barn horse box bar we require a 3x5 metre space (3.5 metres in height) and enough room to manoeuvre the bar into place with the van towing it.
For our wooden bar we require a 2x2 meter space.
For our cocktail masterclasses all we need is a table to fit you and your guests around!
Does the bar have to be outside?
Not always, if space and access allows we can position the bar in a barn, tipi, marquee or at the entrance to the venue.
Our wooden bar can be positioned outside or inside, we also have a gazebo cover it should it be needed.
Do you require power and water?
Just power, we have our own leads and adapters to plug in. We have our own water supply.
Do you offer dry hire?
We don’t offer dry hire with our horse box bar or bar services, if you would like our staff to pour your own alcohol along side our bar service please discuss this with us.
Where are you based and how far will you travel?
We are based in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. We mainly travel in and around the North West but can travel further a field, please contact us for more information.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured with Public Liability.
If you have any further questions please contact us:
Email: thelittlebarnbar@gmail.com
Tel: 07881 655 026
