Mobile Bar & Beverage Service

Mobile bar services bring professional bartending and complete bar setups to weddings, corporate events, and private parties, providing beverage service without venue bar facilities.

With event bartending services ranging from $500-$2,500 per event and weddings/events continuing strong, mobile bar operators generate revenue of $85,000-$280,000 annually with profit margins of 40-60% depending on service model (bartending only vs.

full bar rental).

The business requires portable bar equipment and setup, bartending tools and glassware, coolers and ice storage, and liquor liability insurance.

Services include wedding bar service, corporate event bartending, private party bars, craft cocktail experiences, and mobile bar rentals.

Pricing typically $40-$75 per hour per bartender plus setup fees, or package pricing $800-$2,500 per event.

Success factors include professional bartending skills, elegant bar presentation, craft cocktail capabilities, reliability and punctuality, and building relationships with wedding planners and event venues.

Most operators either provide bartending services only (client supplies alcohol) or full-service bar with alcohol procurement.

The business operates primarily weekends but offers weekday corporate events.

Many bartenders obtain bartending license and liquor liability insurance.

Marketing focuses on wedding planners, event coordinators, venues, and Instagram showcasing bar setups.

With weddings and events thriving in 2025, mobile bar services offer opportunities for hospitality professionals providing professional beverage service and craft cocktails at customers' celebration venues.