Cocktail classes
grab a shaker
You get shaking things up: a hands-on class hosted by a trained mixologist, 2 to 5 cocktails each and a few party games.
cambridge bartender hire
cocktail service in Cambridge
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Cambridge and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area. From Mill Road to the city centre, your bartenders travel to your venue with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.
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You can hire the bartender team only, add cocktail glassware, or add both the glassware and ingredients for a complete service. We will also help you plan your cocktail menu and, when you are providing the ingredients yourself, supply a detailed shopping list with everything you need. Optional extras, including portable bar hire, can also be added for an additional fee.
We have been offering our services to happy customers in and around Cambridge since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Cambridge, Ely, Royston, Saffron Walden, Haverhill and Sandy.
Known for its university heritage and punting on the River Cam, Cambridge has plenty to celebrate, whether it is a birthday off Mill Road or a gathering near King’s College Chapel. A cocktail bartender turns any Cambridge venue into a proper cocktail bar. You choose the cocktails and how long you want the service for, and your bartender makes them fresh for your guests so you can enjoy your own party.
- Cocktails made freshly for you
- Shopping list or ingredients provided
- Choose your cocktail menu
- Choose your service length
Prefer something more hands-on? Try our cocktail making class in Cambridge.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Cambridge
Do I need to supply the ingredients?
It is up to you. You can hire the bartender team only, add cocktail glassware, or add both the glassware and ingredients for a complete service. If you are providing the ingredients yourself, we will send you a detailed shopping list for your chosen cocktails.
Can I hire a mobile bar as well?
Yes. Portable bar hire can be added as an optional extra for an additional fee.
How long can I hire a bartender for?
You choose your service length when you get your quote.
Can I book a bartender in Cambridge during Cambridge Folk Festival (July)?
Yes, you can absolutely book during Cambridge Folk Festival! Just be aware that Cherry Hinton Hall and surrounding roads get busy. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Cambridge Folk Festival when you book and we can advise on whether to allow some extra setup time.
Can you set up at student accommodation near the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University?
We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation all work perfectly for bartender hire.
Is parking included for bookings in Cambridge city centre?
Yes, all parking costs are included in your booking price. Cambridge city centre has very limited parking and many restricted roads, but our team will sort everything themselves. You do not need to worry about arranging a space for us.
Can your team access venues near the historic centre around King's Parade and Trinity Street in Cambridge with all the equipment?
Yes. While the historic centre around King’s Parade and Trinity Street is pedestrianised, we are experienced at finding nearby drop-off points and loading bays. Our equipment is designed to be portable, so a short walk from the nearest vehicle access point is no problem at all. We may need to book additional setup time for pedestrianised locations, so please enquire about this before booking and we can advise.
Do you cover areas outside Cambridge?
Yes, we cover all of Cambridge and the surrounding area, including Ely, Royston, Saffron Walden and Haverhill. We also offer a cocktail making class in Cambridge. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Cambridge?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Cambridge. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Cambridge
three ways to get tipsy
Bartender hire
two ways to get the bar sorted
Hire mobile cocktail bartenders anywhere in the UK. Wet hire: we bring the bar kit, glassware and every ingredient. Dry hire: you hire the bartenders and supply the ingredients yourself, glass hire is optional. Bar and table also available to add to either option.With ingredients, aka wet hire: we bring the bar kit, glassware and every ingredient. Without ingredients, aka dry hire: you hire the bartenders and supply the ingredients yourself, glass hire is optional. Bar and table also available to add to either option.
Cocktail consultancy
for bars & brands
Help planning a cocktail menu for your venue or event. Tell us what you need and we’ll take it from there.
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