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.
reading bartender hire
cocktail service in Reading
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Reading and the surrounding Berkshire area. From the Oracle to Caversham, 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.
Whether you are hosting in a spacious house in Caversham or a city centre apartment a short walk from Forbury Gardens, a cocktail bartender turns any Reading 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, leaving you free 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 Reading.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Reading
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 Reading during Reading Festival (August bank holiday)?
Yes, you can absolutely book during Reading Festival! Just be aware that Richfield Avenue and surrounding residential roads get extremely busy with temporary road closures in the area. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Reading 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 Reading?
We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation all work perfectly for bartender hire.
What if my venue in the town centre near the Oracle in Reading does not have parking nearby?
No problem at all. All parking costs are included in your booking and your bartenders 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 Reading?
Yes, we cover all of Reading and the surrounding area, including Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Maidenhead and Marlow. We also offer a cocktail making class in Reading. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Reading?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Reading. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Reading
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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