What dry hire starts with
The published dry-hire option is a vintage wooden bar starting from £250, with utensils and ice buckets. It suits a conversation where you intend to supply the beverages and want to decide separately how the bar is staffed and operated.
Make a list of the jobs you are taking on, as well as the items you will provide. Buying beverages, receiving deliveries, preparing the serving area and dealing with returns are different tasks. Assign each to someone who can realistically do it during the event.
| Area | What to settle |
|---|---|
| Bar and accessories | The agreed wooden bar, utensils and ice buckets |
| Beverages | Who supplies the selected drinks and any associated stock |
| Service | Your arrangements or an optional bartender request |
| Guest items | Glassware or other serving items and their return arrangements |
| Cold provision | Actual ice, chilling and any supporting facilities |
| Logistics | Delivery, setup, collection and access |
Add help where it is useful
Optional bartender hire is advertised from £33 per hour. Describe the duties and proposed hours, then ask for the actual team and total to be confirmed. No standard minimum-hours rule is established for bar hire here. Read the bartender guide before transferring a rate or minimum from another service.
Give the venue one clear arrangement
Tell the venue that you are considering client-supplied beverages and a dry-hire bar. Ask it to confirm its conditions, facilities and the responsibilities that need resolving for your date. Share those answers with the bar team before finalising the position and service plan.
Ice buckets describe containers. Actual ice, glassware, chilling and delivery arrangements need their own agreement. The £250 starting figure is not a complete event total or a stated hire period.
Wooden-counter styling inspiration
Use the wood finish, serving position and surrounding setting to describe the style you have in mind. Keep those preferences separate from the equipment and drinks list agreed for your event.
