Cocktail Bar Hire
South West Private Chefs have teamed up with Shaky Cocktails to provide luxury bar hire services for events across the Cotswolds & South Devon, delivering bespoke cocktails, mocktails, and curated drinks experiences with professional finesse. From family fun days to exclusive weddings, markets, festivals, and corporate functions, we tailor our bar services to your theme, scale, and preferences, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. Whether you want to pair it with our catering or to book them solo, we are here to help & advise where possible
Tastings
Our guided tastings of fine wines, whiskies, and gins provide an educational and engaging experience. Guests enjoy curated selections of robust reds, crisp whites, peaty single malts, or botanical gins, paired with light bites to complement the flavours, adding a refined touch to any event. Shaky Cocktails also provide sommelier services for private dining, to elevate any dinner with fine wines from around the globe.
Cocktail Masterclasses
Masterclasses offer hands-on sessions led by expert mixologists, teaching guests to craft classic and contemporary drinks. Participants master shaking, stirring, and garnishing techniques, creating their own cocktails to enjoy, perfect for adding interactivity to team-building or celebratory events.
Pre-Wedding Ceremonies
Get the wedding started early with light, refreshing drinks like sparkling wines or non-alcoholic punches, tea ceremonies, cocktails & so on, delivered discreetly to keep the focus on the ‘get to know yous’. These drinks provide a welcoming start to your wedding festivities.
Pool Parties
At pool parties, we offer chilled cocktails like frozen daiquiris or fruity spritzes, served from mobile bars with a casual yet professional setup, ensuring high energy and safe enjoyment for all guests. All served in poly carbonate glasses to ensure no breakages
Reception & Welcome Drinks
Our reception and welcome drinks feature champagne toasts, English Pimm’s, Aperol Spritz or signature cocktails, served efficiently to greet guests and set a celebratory tone for the main event.
Cocktail Carts
Cocktail carts offer multiple flavours of your favourite cocktail such as , Negroni or Margarita variations, rolled through your event for interactive service. Guests customise their drinks, adding a fun, engaging element to weddings.
Brunch Events
For brunch events, we serve invigorating Bloody Mary’s, espresso martinis, fresh juices, or mimosa stations, energising guests for a lively morning celebration.
Wines for the Table
We select fine wines to pair with your seated dining menu sourced from renowned vineyards to complement each course. From crisp whites for starters to robust reds for mains and sparkling options for toasts, our wines elevate the dining experience.
Dessert Cocktails
Following your dinner service, but don’t fancy pudding, our dessert cocktails provide a sweet, innovative transition to the evening. Crafted with premium spirits and dessert-inspired flavours like chocolate or fruit, these drinks delight guests during cocktail hour.
Corporate Events
Shaky Cocktails provides a variety of options for client receptions and networking events, we serve cocktails and wines to facilitate conversation, including signature drinks that reflect your brand for a relaxed yet professional setting. We also offer the chance to use branded mats, cocktail printing etc. to elevate your business branding. At conferences and seminars, we offer coffee breaks with premium teas and juices, or evening receptions with wine & cocktail selections, ensuring efficient service to keep attendees engaged. For boardroom lunches and meetings, we provide non-alcoholic drinks like infused waters or coffee stations, with light cocktails for after-hours sessions, promoting focus and refreshment.
Markets and Festivals
At markets and festivals, Shaky Cocktails features refreshing drinks like chilled beers, seasonal cocktails, or non-alcoholic spritzes, designed to complement the lively atmosphere. From village fêtes to large festivals, we provide efficient, high-quality service to keep crowds refreshed and engaged.
Bespoke Cocktails
Shaky Cocktails craft bespoke cocktails tailored to your event’s theme and guest preferences, blending premium spirits with fresh ingredients for balanced, memorable drinks. From classic martinis to innovative creations like infused gin fizzes or herb-laced spritzes, each cocktail enhances the occasion with sophistication and creativity.Bar Designs to Hire
We offer an exclusive range of bar designs to hire, from sleek modern setups to vintage-inspired counters, tailored to your event’s aesthetic. Whether a rustic wooden bar for a festival or an elegant mirrored bar for a wedding, our designs enhance the atmosphere, paired with professional service and custom drinks.
Bar Hire Packages
We provide flexible bar hire options to suit your event:
Cash Bar: Guests pay for their drinks directly, allowing a full bar without upfront costs, with our staff managing transactions professionally.
Dry Bar Hire: We supply the staff, and glassware; you provide the alcohol, offering a cost-effective solution for complete beverage control.
Paid Bar Hire: You pre-pay for a set amount or unlimited drinks, ensuring a generous, hassle-free experience with expert service.
Additionally you can add on bespoke cocktails, mocktails, and molecular mixology, adapting to any event theme or scale.
Additional Extras
Enhance your bar service with bespoke extras to add sophistication and flair. Options include:
Ice Cream Bike Hire: A mobile cart serving handmade ice cream, ideal for summer events or dessert breaks.
Evening Fire Pit S’mores: Cosy fire pits with marshmallows, chocolate, and biscuits for a nostalgic treat.
Evening Fire Pit Savoury S’mores: Cosy fire pits with miniature Camembert, crackers, chutneys & a few extra delights; for a delightful midnight nibble.
Dry Ice: Striking visual effects for cocktails or food presentations, adding a dramatic touch.
Cocktail Fountains: Elegant fountains with signature cocktails, enhancing bar service sophistication.
Ice Sculptures: Custom-crafted sculptures to elevate your event’s aesthetic, perfect for weddings or corporate receptions.
Themed Staff Uniforms: Staff in uniforms tailored to your event’s theme, such as vintage British or international attire, ensuring a polished experience.
Party Favours: From handmade chocolates to bottled cocktails, these personalised keepsakes add a thoughtful finish to your event.
Sample Menu