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sheffield bartender hire

cocktail service in Sheffield

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. From Kelham Island to Division Street, 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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Sheffield Town Hall above the Peace Gardens fountains and lawns on a sunny summer day, Sheffield

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.

The steel city has plenty going on, from the Winter Garden in the centre to the buzz of Kelham Island. A cocktail bartender turns any Sheffield venue, whether a city apartment, a family home or an office, 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 are 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 Sheffield.

Bartender in a tipsy parties apron serving margaritas to a smiling group raising glasses

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Sheffield

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.

Does the booking price include the Sheffield Clean Air Zone charge?

Yes, absolutely. All travel costs are included in your booking price, including the Sheffield Clean Air Zone charge. You will not pay a penny extra regardless of where your venue is located within the zone.

Can I book a bartender in Sheffield during Tramlines Festival (July)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during Tramlines Festival. Just be aware that Hillsborough Park and surrounding roads get very busy. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Tramlines 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 Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University?

We certainly can. Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University all work perfectly for bartender hire. As long as there is a table or flat surface for us to set up on, we will make it work.

What are the best areas in Sheffield for a hen party with a cocktail bartender?

Popular areas for hen parties in Sheffield include Division Street and West Street, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and your bartender sets up right there.

Do you cover areas outside Sheffield?

Yes, we cover all of Sheffield and the surrounding area, including Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield and Dronfield. We also offer a cocktail making class in Sheffield. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

How far in advance should I book a bartender in Sheffield?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Sheffield. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.

Cocktails in Sheffield

three ways to get tipsy

Hands straining pink foamy cocktails into coupes and topping one with a raspberry

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.

A bartender in an apron serving a long cocktail with mint across the bar

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.

A bartender in a hat and striped apron garnishing a cocktail with an orange slice

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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