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torquay bartender hire

cocktail service in Torquay

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Torquay and the surrounding Devon area. From the Harbourside to Babbacombe, 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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Yachts moored in Torquay’s inner harbour below white seafront buildings on a sunny day, Torquay

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 Torquay since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Teignmouth, Dartmouth and Dawlish.

With its palm-tree lined seafront and English Riviera setting, Torquay is made for celebrating, whether that is a birthday in Babbacombe or a get-together near Kents Cavern. A cocktail bartender turns any Torquay 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 Torquay.

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

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Torquay

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.

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

Popular areas for hen parties in Torquay include the Harbourside and Fleet Street, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and we set up right there, so you get your own cocktail bar without having to leave your venue.

Does beach-area parking in Torquay affect the cost during summer?

Not at all. Even during the busy summer months when parking near the seafront fills up quickly, all travel and parking costs are included in your booking. Our team will manage the parking logistics so you can focus on having a great time.

What if my venue near the seafront in Torquay 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 Torquay?

Yes, we cover all of Torquay and the surrounding area, including Paignton, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Teignmouth. We also offer a cocktail making class in Torquay. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

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

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

Cocktails in Torquay

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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