Let’s Talk about mixer’s Here at The Bartender Hire Co. we aspire to be socially and environmentally conscious in all aspects of our work. Being a small independent company we are fortunate enough to be in a position to make the small changes we deem necessary to stay true to our values. These small changes include our commitment to align ourselves with like minded  companies and producers. Which is why we use Karma Drinks for our soft and mixer packages. Not only are the drinks they make absolutely delicious but they are also a sustainable, fair trade, ethically conscious (almost) plasti ..read more

BRISTOL, GIVE ME A SIGNAL! For the last 15 years we as a company have always discussed our love for our city. Bristol produces some amazing products and we want to champion and support our community.  Since deciding to focus on the south west area we believe it now makes more sense for us to incorporate more of our locale into the business.  To do this we have visited some of our favourite producers to discover what makes them so special and how we can use their products in our offering. Bristol Distilling Co.  Jake and the team at Bristol Distilling Co. create the wonderful Gi ..read more

HALLOWEEN! It’t the spooky time of year again, the time when we get asked about our favourite Halloween cocktails. I have always personally felt that the best cocktails for halloween are just fun classics with a twist! These two examples of fun and super easy halloween cocktails to make at home that we hope inspire you for you weekend of horror…   ‘The Blood of Mary’ A super spicy jalapeño bloody Maria served in a RTD style (ready to drink) pouch. 40ml El Jimador Blanco tequila 100ml Big Tom Tomato juice mix jalapeño brine to taste – I like to add about 10ml for  spicy tang but feel ..read more

The Importance of a wet weather plan  Don’t mention the weather! We’ve all had this feeling when our party or event is imminent and we’re holding on the hope of good weather but the forecast is looking … iffy at best.  It is the one aspect of a party or event that we can’t control. If the heavens open to some serious downpour no amount of wishing and wanting can make it stop. So, it’s raining sideways, guests are coming and suppliers are getting ready to set up what do you do? Execute The Wet Weather Plan!  The wet weather plan is your safety net for the worst case weather scena ..read more

You may wonder about the importance of the ice we use for your event and why it matters! Ice is so important for making cocktails, without it, there is no bar. Nobody wants a warm undiluted drink.   Shaking   When we shake cocktails, we do 3 things. 1. We Dilute the cocktail. Using kinetic energy to move the ice back and forth through the liquid there is a transfer of kinetic to endothermic energy causing the ice to melt and therefore diluting the cocktail and making it more palatable. 2. Along with dilution we are also bringing the temperature of the liquid down, chilling the cockt ..read more

    You may wonder about the importance of the ice we use for your event and why it matters! Ice is so important for making cocktails, without it, there is no bar. Nobody wants a sad, warm & undiluted drink.   When we shake cocktails, we do 3 things. 1. Dilute the cocktail. Using kinetic energy to move the ice back and forth through the liquid there is a transfer of kinetic to endothermic energy causing the ice to melt and therefore diluting the cocktail and making it more palatable. 2. Along with dilution we are also bringing the temperature of the liquid down, chilling the ..read more

Climate change is the biggest threat that humanity has ever faced. I believe that it is imperative for everyone to hold a level of responsibility for contribution to the climate crisis, from choosing where to buy your clothes, to opting for a re-usable coffee cup. Everything we do makes a difference. This is something I think about a lot in my home life, and the lessons I choose to teach my kids and the discussions I have with friends. They’re not always easy things to talk about; explaining to a 5 year old why she can’t have a magazine with plastic tat attached to the front, or those awkward ..read more

Get them while they’re HOT! For the whole of July and August, we’re offering our amazing mobile bars for FREE when you book a bartender for a garden party in the BS and BA postcode areas. That’s a potential saving of £275! Bars are available with a range of fronts too, including glam LED, leather chesterfield, and tiki wood:   All bars will come equipped with ample shelving, ice chests, speedrails, and of course sinks for regular hand-washing. We can also provide cocktail glasses, high quality cubed and crushed ice, and ingredients for the delicious drinks. Only a few terms and conditio ..read more

Lockdown rules are easing off rapidly, with pubs and hairdressers opening last week, nail salons opening today, and shops opening bit by bit across England and soon in Scotland and Wales. Mixing cocktails isn’t an essential service, we know this, you know this. We’re excited to get back to work, and as such, we’ve taken the decision to begin our face-to-face events from the end of July. We want to ensure safety, but still enable you to enjoy some great drinks without too much disruption of service. Below are a few pointers on how these are going to change: Events and our bar setups to be situa ..read more

We’re so pleased to announce we finally opened a bar! You may not get an invite in the regular way… With lockdown leaving us little bar work to do other than re-buffing the mobile bar tops, the team decided to grab the toolbox and turn a corner of the warehouse into a fully functioning cocktail bar, complete with a massive range of spirits and bar tools to whip up faithful Old Fashioneds and deathly Zombies for your viewing pleasure. The Bar From Afar has been created for our new cocktail classes where you take part from the comfort of your home, office, or holiday cottage. In line with more a ..read more