FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HIRING AND PRICING
How much does it cost to hire?
£300 for wet hire of our bars or from an existing bar structure.
Hire fees are payable upon booking and non-refundable.
The balance for drink packages, cask deposits and additional staffing is payable one month before the event date.
For dry hire bar service or our self-service station, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Is there a minimum spend requirement?
Yes, we have a minimum bar spend of £1,000 for events (inclusive of any pre booked drink packages chosen) supported by a £200 holding deposit.
In our experience, for an event of 100 guests, the bar minimum spend is naturally met within the first 2-3 hours of bar service, for an event of 50 guests, the bar minimum spend is naturally met within the first 3-4 hours of bar service.
What’s Included
What’s included in the hire?
- Experienced, friendly bar staff and mixologist.
- Up to nine hours of bar service.
- Consumables, including paper straws, ice and garnishes.
- Reusable, unbreakable, polycarbonate glassware for drinks served by the bar.
- Beautifully finished, fully equipped and fully stocked bars.
- Travel, setup and close-down.
- Card payment system, with cash and card accepted.
- Temporary Event Notice permitting the sale of alcohol at your event.
Drinks & Bar Service
What drinks do you serve?
- Hand-pulled cask ales and draught lager.
- Wines and Prosecco.
- Bottled craft ales, lagers and ciders.
- Cocktails and mocktails.
- A wide range of high-quality spirits and mixers.
- Soft drinks.
- Barista coffee and hot drinks, available from the horsebox bar only.
Please note that once a cask ale has been opened, it must be used within a short period. We therefore request a deposit for the first cask opened.
The deposit is refunded in full if the cask is empty at the end of your event. Any remaining ale is charged at a small fee per pint. The benefit is that you can choose your own ale. Please contact us for advice and further information.
Do you offer a service for client-provided drinks?
Yes. We charge a bespoke service fee for handling and serving drinks provided by the client.
Contact us for a quick discussion about what you would like to serve, and we will put together a tailored quote.
Glassware & Disposable Cups
What do you serve drinks in?
For private events, we use reusable, unbreakable polycarbonate glasses suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. These are included in the hire fee for drinks supplied by our bar.
We do not provide traditional glassware, but we may be able to arrange external glass hire at an additional cost, subject to availability.
For public events, we use clear biodegradable disposable cups.
Coffee is served in biodegradable cups with biodegradable lids and stirrers.
Venue & Setup Requirements
How long do you need to set up the bar?
Setup usually takes approximately two hours, depending on the bar and the service required. For some events, we may arrange to set up the day before where possible.
For venues we have not previously visited, we prefer to arrange a site visit before the event. This allows us to review access, agree on the bar position and speak with the venue organiser to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
Where a site visit is not possible, we will require details about the venue, access arrangements and the proposed bar position.
How much space is required for the bar setup?
For our horse box bar, we require a 3 x 5 metre space (3.5 metres in height) and enough room to manoeuvre the bar into place with the van towing it.
For our smaller wooden bar we require a 3 x 3 meter space, and our larger wooden bar 4 x 4 meter space, additional space may be needed behind dependant on the range of drinks we are serving.
Additional space may be required behind the bar, depending on the range of drinks being served.
Does the bar have to be outside?
The horsebox bar must be positioned outside. However, it can usually be placed close to the entrance of your venue or alongside a tipi or marquee wall, subject to available space and access.
Our wooden bars are for indoor use only.
Do you require power and water?
We only require access to a suitable power supply. We provide our own leads and adapters.
We also bring our own water supply.
Where are you based, and how far will you travel?
We are based in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
We mainly cover events across the North West, but we can travel farther afield. Please contact us with your event location for more information.
Licensing & Insurance
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.
DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?
Yes, we are fully insured with Public Liability.
Still Have a Question?
Please contact us:
Email: thelittlebarnbar@gmail.com
Telephone: 07881 655 026