Dry Hire Mobile Bar
Dry Hire Mobile Bar in Hertfordshire
You supply the drinks. We bring the bar.
Want to provide your own alcohol for your wedding, party or event?
Our Dry Hire Mobile Bar package gives you the flexibility to supply the drinks while Mal’s Mobile Bar takes care of the bar setup, equipment and professional service.
It’s a great option for events where you already have your drinks arranged or want greater control over what is served.
We bring the bar, our equipment and our experienced team — you provide the drinks.
What Is Dry Hire Mobile Bar?
A dry hire mobile bar is a simple concept.
You provide the drinks. We provide the bar service.
Rather than purchasing your drinks through us, you supply the alcohol and other drinks you want served at your event.
We then provide:
- Stylish mobile bar setup
- Professional bar staff
- Bar equipment
- Suitable glassware
- Drinks service throughout your event
- Setup and pack-down
- Friendly, professional service
This gives you a flexible way to have a professionally run bar without needing to source your drinks through the bar company.
What's Included With Our Dry Hire Package?
Our Dry Hire Mobile Bar Package is designed to take the work out of running your own bar.
Mobile Bar Setup
We bring our mobile bar to your venue and create a dedicated drinks area for your event.
Professional Bar Staff
Our team looks after the bar throughout the agreed service period, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the event.
Bar Equipment
We provide the equipment required to operate the bar as part of the package.
Glassware
Suitable glassware is included, helping your drinks service feel like a proper event bar rather than a DIY drinks table.
Drinks Service
You provide the drinks and our team takes care of serving them to your guests.
Setup & Pack-Down
We’ll handle the bar setup and pack-down as part of the service.
Why Choose Dry Hire?
Dry hire can be particularly useful if you already have access to drinks or want to organise your own alcohol.
You may:
- Already have drinks purchased
- Have access to drinks at wholesale prices
- Want to choose specific brands
- Have a preferred drinks supplier
- Want to provide drinks from a particular brewery or winery
- Be organising a wedding where the venue allows you to supply your own alcohol
- Want more control over your event drinks
Instead of worrying about serving everyone yourself, you can let our professional bar team handle the drinks service.
Perfect for Weddings, Parties & Events
Our Dry Hire Mobile Bar can work particularly well for events where the host wants to supply their own drinks.
Weddings
Providing your own wedding drinks can give you flexibility over the brands and products served.
Our team can take care of the bar while you concentrate on enjoying your wedding.
Explore Wedding Mobile Bar Hire
Private Parties
Hosting a birthday, anniversary or celebration?
Bring your own drinks and let us take care of the bar.
DIY Events
If you’re organising your event yourself, dry hire gives you a professional bar setup without requiring us to supply the drinks.
You Choose the Drinks
One of the biggest advantages of dry hire is control.
You can decide what you want to provide for your guests.
Depending on your event, this could include:
- Beer
- Cider
- Wine
- Prosecco
- Champagne
- Spirits
- Mixers
- Soft drinks
- Alcohol-free drinks
You can discuss your proposed drinks selection with us before the event so we can make sure the setup and service are appropriate.
What Do I Need to Provide?
As the drinks are supplied by you, you’ll need to make sure there are enough drinks available for your event.
We can discuss your guest numbers, event duration and proposed drinks selection when you book.
You’ll generally want to consider:
Beer & Cider
Bottles, cans or other suitable formats.
Wine & Prosecco
Red, white, rosé, prosecco or other wines depending on your menu.
Spirits & Mixers
If you’re offering spirits, remember to provide the mixers and garnishes you want available.
Soft Drinks
Including suitable alcohol-free options for guests who aren’t drinking alcohol.
If you’re unsure how much you’ll need, speak to us when arranging your booking.
Can We Choose Which Brands Are Served?
Yes.
One of the benefits of supplying your own drinks is that you can choose the brands and products you want to have available.
Whether you have a favourite beer, a particular prosecco or specific spirits you’d like behind the bar, you can organise the drinks around your preferences.
We’ll then provide the bar service.
A Professional Bar Without Supplying the Drinks
Dry hire doesn’t mean doing everything yourself.
You still get the experience of having a professional mobile bar and bar staff at your event.
We’ll take care of the physical bar setup and drinks service while you concentrate on the rest of the celebration.
You organise the drinks.
We organise the bar.
How Dry Hire Works
1. Tell Us About Your Event
Send us your event date, venue, guest numbers and expected duration.
2. Discuss Your Requirements
We’ll talk through your proposed drinks selection and what you need from the bar service.
3. Receive Your Quote
We’ll provide a tailored quote based on your guest numbers, event requirements and service.
4. Supply Your Drinks
You organise and provide the drinks you want served at the event.
5. We Bring the Bar
We’ll arrive with the mobile bar, equipment and professional staff.
6. Enjoy Your Event
Our team runs the bar while you enjoy the occasion.
Dry Hire Mobile Bar Across Hertfordshire
Mal’s Mobile Bar provides dry hire mobile bar services across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Our local service areas include:
St Albans
Planning a dry hire wedding or party in St Albans? Visit our St Albans mobile bar hire page.
Hemel Hempstead
For events in Hemel Hempstead, see our Hemel Hempstead mobile bar hire page.
Watford
Planning an event in Watford? Explore our Watford mobile bar hire page.
Berkhamsted
For weddings and private events in Berkhamsted, visit our Berkhamsted mobile bar hire page.
Tring
We also provide mobile bar services for events in Tring. See our Tring mobile bar hire page.
For other locations, visit our Areas We Cover page.
Why Choose Mal's Mobile Bar for Dry Hire?
Professional Bar Service
You get professional staff to look after the bar rather than relying on friends or family.
Flexible
Supply the drinks that work for your event and your budget.
Stylish Setup
Our mobile bar provides a dedicated, professional drinks area.
Personal Service
We tailor the service around your event rather than providing a one-size-fits-all package.
Less Work for You
You provide the drinks. We take care of the bar.
Relaxed Atmosphere
Our aim is to create a bar that feels professional without making your event feel formal or stuffy.
More Than Just a Bar
At Mal’s Mobile Bar, we don’t believe a great event is simply about putting drinks behind a counter.
It’s about the atmosphere, the presentation and the service.
Our dry hire package gives you the freedom to supply your own drinks while still having a professional team there to serve your guests and keep the bar running smoothly.
You bring the drinks.
We’ll bring the atmosphere.
Let’s Plan Your Event
Get in touch to discuss your mobile bar for dry hire requirements.
View Our Other Mobile Bar Packages
Dry hire isn’t right for every event, so we offer a range of options.
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Dry Hire Mobile Bar FAQs
Dry hire means that you provide the drinks while we provide the mobile bar, equipment and professional bar staff to serve your guests.
No. With our Dry Hire Mobile Bar Package, you supply the drinks. We provide the bar setup, equipment and professional service.
Yes. You can supply the drinks you want served at your event.
Yes. If spirits are part of your drinks selection, you can provide the brands and products you want available.
Yes. Suitable glassware is included as part of the Dry Hire Mobile Bar Package.
Yes. The package includes professional bar staff to run the bar during your agreed service period.
Cocktail service can be discussed depending on your event and the drinks you're supplying. Let us know what you'd like to offer when requesting your quote.
Yes. Dry hire can be a useful option for weddings where the couple or venue allows the hosts to supply their own drinks.
The cost depends on factors including guest numbers, event duration, venue and the service required.
Contact us with your event details and we'll provide a tailored quote.
We cover Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. If you're planning an event elsewhere, send us your venue details and we'll let you know whether we can provide the service.
Yes. Bookings are confirmed with a deposit, with the remaining arrangements confirmed as part of your booking.
Ready to Hire a Dry Hire Mobile Bar?
Already got your drinks sorted?
Let Mal’s Mobile Bar take care of the rest.
Tell us your:
- Event date
- Venue
- Number of guests
- Event type
- Expected duration
- Drinks you’re planning to supply
- Any specific requirements
We’ll discuss your plans and put together a tailored dry hire quote.
Get Your Dry Hire Quote
Mal’s Mobile Bar — Premium drinks, delivered with a relaxed vibe and a touch of fun.