Frequently Asked Questions

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BRING GIN AND FIZZ TO MY EVENT?

The hire cost is £299, non-refundable and payable upon booking. Your hire costs covers:

Secures your chosen date
Dedicated event manager to work with you to create a bespoke experience for you.
Beautifully converted horse trailer lined with copper and oak for the duration of your event
The option to customise the drinks menu
A Temporary Event Notice to allow the sale of alcohol at your event
Two fully qualified, friendly members of staff to run the bar - at least one of which will be a Personal Licence Holder and a qualified Mixologist.
Disposable biodegradable drinkware and straws (glassware available for additional fee and if the venue permits)
On board chillers to keep drinks icy cold
State of the art three-tap draft system which can be customised with your choice of draft beer, prosecco, cider or red wine.
Wireless card payment system
Electronic Point of Sale till system.
Electricity and water supply
Top of the range ambient music system which can be tailored with your very own playlist - or we can provide the selection for you.

IS THERE A MINIMUM SPEND REQUIREMENT?

* If you are having a CASH BAR (see below for details) where your guests pay for their own drinks, there is NO MINIMUM SPEND TO PAY.

* If you are having an OPEN BAR (see below) we ask for deposit of £1000 which is required one month prior to your event. This will then be

deducted from your final bar bill. This figure is normally reached within the first 2 -3 hours of an event based on an average of 80 - 100

guests.

WHAT ARE THE PACKAGES?

CASH BAR: We arrive on the day and charge your guests by cash or card (we can take all major card payments.

HOSTS BAR: As an example, you tell us you would like to contribute £1000 to pay for your guests drinks. We will keep a running tab throughout your event so guests can enjoy drinks on you up until the agreed amount and then we can revert to a cash bar. We can provide you with an itemised receipt for your spend.

OPEN BAR: Your guests will not be charged and we settle up directly with you at the end of your event. There is a minimum spend deposit of £1000 for this option. Please contact us for further details.

DO YOU OFFER A DRY HIRE SERVICE WHERE THE CLIENT PROVIDES THE ALCOHOL?

Gin and Fizz do not offer dry hire at this present time.

DO GIN AND FIZZ PROVIDE ALL STAFF?

Yes, as a minimum we provide two fully trained members of staff. At least one member of staff will be a Personal Licence Holder. Dependent on the number of guests at your event, additional staff may be required. Contact us for details.

DO YOUR STAFF WEAR UNIFORM?

Our staff are smartly dressed in dark blue waistcoats, burnt orange neckwear, white shirts and dark blue smart jeans.

DO YOU OBTAIN THE EVENT LICENCE?

To sell alcohol at a private event or function, a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) is a legal requirement. We will liaise directly with your local authority to book this on your behalf so you don't have to worry. The cost of this is included within the booking fee.

WHEN WILL YOU NEED TO SET-UP?

We will need a minimum of three hours to set up for any event. Ideally we would also visit the venue prior to your event to ensure we can set up as quickly as possible and we can liaise directly with the venue on your behalf to ensure everything goes smoothly.

WHAT DRINKS DO YOU SERVE?

We work with small batch and local producers wherever possible and serve a wide variety of drinks to create a bespoke drinks menu for your event, including:

Draft ale, beer and cider*
Craft bottled beers, ciders, lagers and ales
Spirits including small-batch Gins, Rum, Whiskeys
Sparkling wines, Prosecco and Champagne
Cocktails. We are trained Mixologists and offer a repertoire of 100+ cocktails.
Soft drinks
* We are delighted to be able to offer a great range of perfectly chilled draft products and we can help you choose the best products for your event. Please note, once a keg has been opened it must be used within a short time period. If there is any residual draft product remaining at the end of your event this will be charged to you at £1.50 per pint and invoiced to you on the first working day following your event. We are very careful to keep this to a minimum as no one likes to waste a good drink.

WHAT DO YOU SERVE DRINKS IN?

In everything we do, we take the greatest care to ensure that our carbon footprint and impact on the environment is minimised therefore, we only serve our drinks in disposable biodegradable clear cups or reusable polycarbonate glassware. We always encourage our guests to bring them back to the bar for their refill throughout the evening. "Single use is no use! Glass hire may be provided for an additional fee and if the venue permits.

DOES THE BAR NEED TO BE OUTSIDE?

Not necessarily. We also have a mobile wooden bar that we can use for restricted space where the trailer bar will not fit; garden parties for example. Providing the space is big enough and we can access inside the building we can go wherever you need us to. This could be in a Barn, Marquee or simply the grand entrance to your favourite venue. We can speak to the venue beforehand to arrange access and check suitability on your behalf.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?

We do have an 8 metre x 4 metre marquee and an 6m x 4m marquee that can be used. We can also supply tables and chairs.

CAN I CUSTOMISE THE BAR MENU AND BRANDING?

Yes, you can change our branding and colour schemes for your theme including front signage, bespoke cups and even uniforms. We can also work with you on customising the drinks menu, including personalised cocktails.

WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE BAR (H X W X D)?

2.7m x 6m x 2m

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?

Yes, we are fully insured with Public Liability Insurance.

WHAT TIME WILL YOU SERVE UNTIL?

We will try and serve as long as you want us to however; we have to be guided by local licensing authorities and venue restrictions. We will discuss this with you in advance.

WHAT FACILITIES DO YOU OFFER?

* We have our own power supply if we are unable to connect to electricity on the day.

* We have our own internet router.

* We also have our own hot and cold water supply.

* We have a state-of-the-art beer system to provide your guests with refreshingly cold draft lager, ale, prosecco and cider.

* We have an 8 metre x 4 metre marquee and an 6 metre x 4 metre marquee, tables, chairs, and outside soft furnishings available.

* And of course, we have fridges!

WHERE ARE YOU BASED AND HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?

We are based near Boxmoor, Hertfordshire, but are happy to travel all over the UK for a good party! Additional travel costs may occur, please contact us for details.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

E. hello@ginandfizz.bar

T. 07942 322916