Cocktail Bar Hire in Hampshire

VB Function Bar is a fully managed independent bar with professional and friendly staff who will take care of all the licensing requirements for your function. They pride themselves on providing you with exactly what you want, inside or outdoors. Some great tips are shared here to check you get the best service from a prospective provider.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

The more information that we receive, the more detailed the quotation. That said, the majority of the time our bar service is supplied free of charge – our costs are covered by the sales made over the bar during the event. If you have any specific beverage or design requirements, these can always be accommodated. Setting budgets is a good idea, either per head or as a total, especially if you are looking at a paid or open bar service.
Giving an idea of the number of expected guests and timings is always helpful, especially for hospitality and staffing services. It is always good to know exactly what is expected from the staff and also what facilities are available to us.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Always ask potential providers about their experience with similar events. The reviews section on this site is always a good place to start, but also check out the individual supplier’s websites and social media accounts. Personal recommendations from word of mouth are always the best. We always ask our clients if they are happy to be contacted if anybody asks.
Find out from the potential provider exactly what’s included in the service and, probably more importantly, what is not included. Don’t assume that everything you think of will be included. A good provider will always offer to include everything that you (or they) will need to cover.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Having worked in bars, restaurants and clubs my entire adult life, it became apparent that this was something that I excelled at and, more importantly, greatly enjoyed. VBFunctionBar is still relatively in its infancy, but we believe that by giving the client exactly what they want we will flourish and continue to grow. I am so proud that my passion is mirrored by our team, who remain dedicated and focused no matter what challenges arise, and believe-you-me, there are many in this industry!

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Since being with Add to Event we have received a good number of bookings. Our favourite has to be a function in June, which started as a simple request for help staffing a joint 21st birthday and 25th wedding anniversary. Having met the family for a chat about what they required it was apparent that we would be much more involved and had the opportunity to make a big impact on their special occasion.
From being asked to simply hand out meals, we ended up managing the whole event: food preparations, serving, clearing and washing, supplying glassware and tableware, preparing and serving over 300 reception cocktails, providing complete bar service, safety and security for the whole event through to the early hours. All with our own supply and management of 11 experienced and fun-loving team members.
We would definitely recommend ‘Add to Event’ to any potential suppliers for targeted inquiries. It’s the best advertising medium by far.