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.
ipswich bartender hire
cocktail service in Ipswich
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Ipswich and the surrounding Suffolk area. From the Waterfront to the town 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 Ipswich since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Ipswich, Woodbridge, Colchester, Felixstowe and Thorpe-le-Soken.
From a hen do on the historic Waterfront to a milestone birthday at a private hire space near Christchurch Mansion, a cocktail bartender turns any Ipswich 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 get to 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 Ipswich.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Ipswich
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 you set up at student accommodation near the University of Suffolk?
We certainly can. Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation all work perfectly.
What are the best areas in Ipswich for a hen party with a bartender?
Popular areas for hen parties in Ipswich include the Waterfront and the town centre, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly, whether that is an Airbnb, a hotel suite or a private house.
What if my venue in the Waterfront area in Ipswich does not have parking nearby?
No problem at all. Your bartenders are used to city centre setups across the UK. All parking costs are included in your booking and our team will find suitable parking near your venue, whether that is an NCP, pay-and-display, or a residential street. You do not need to arrange anything for us.
Do you cover areas outside Ipswich?
Yes, we cover all of Ipswich and the surrounding area, including Woodbridge, Colchester, Felixstowe and Thorpe-le-Soken. We also offer a cocktail making class in Ipswich. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Ipswich?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Ipswich. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Ipswich
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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