Mobile bar hire in London costs from £350 for a dry hire setup to £6.50–7.50 per person per hour for a full all-inclusive package. The Sesh Bars publishes its pricing openly so you can budget accurately before you enquire. No surprise quotes, no hidden fees. Here is the complete breakdown.
Four pricing models cover every event type. Dry hire is the lowest entry cost — you supply the drinks and we bring everything else. Cash bar transfers the drinks cost to your guests but requires a minimum spend commitment. All-inclusive is the most common choice for private parties: one price covering the bar and all drinks. Bespoke pricing applies to complex multi-bar events, festivals, and large corporate bookings.
| Package | Price | What's Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Hire | From £350 | Bar, staff, glassware, ice — you supply drinks |
| Cash Bar | £500 + £1,500 min | Guests pay per drink, TEN required |
| All-Inclusive | £6.50–7.50/pp/hr | Full bar, drinks, staff, glassware, setup |
| Bespoke | From £1,200 | Multi-bar, festivals, large corporate events |
All prices exclude VAT. Travel included inside M25. Final quote depends on guest count, duration, and specification.
Guest count is the biggest cost driver for all-inclusive bookings — more guests consume more drinks and require additional bartenders. Event duration adds cost linearly: a six-hour wedding bar costs more than a four-hour party bar for the same guest count. Drink specification affects price meaningfully — a prosecco and beer menu costs less than a full premium cocktail list with top-shelf spirits.
Venue access affects logistics cost. Events requiring equipment up flights of stairs, through narrow corridors, or across long distances from a van parking point take longer to set up and sometimes require additional crew. Outdoor events on uneven ground or without mains power add equipment costs (levelling boards, generators). All of these are declared in the quote — not added after you've agreed.
Private parties (house parties, birthdays, garden parties) typically suit an all-inclusive package — one price, no shopping, no running out. Dry hire works best when you already have a drinks supply or a specific brand you want served. Cash bar suits large events (over 100 guests) where the organiser is not covering the full drinks bill.
Birthday, house, garden parties
80 guests, 4hrs, champagne reception
200 guests, outdoor, generator-ready
Generator hire is the most common add-on: if your venue or outdoor site has no mains power, expect an additional charge of £80–£150 depending on generator size. Mileage supplements apply to events outside the M25 — London venues are always included. Event extensions past the agreed end time carry an hourly rate agreed upfront in the contract.
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) costs £21 and is required for cash bar events at venues without a premises licence. Applications need at least 10 working days — do not leave it late. Premium Champagne upgrades (Moët, Veuve Clicquot, Laurent-Perrier Rosé) are the other common upgrade beyond the standard quote. All of the above are declared before you sign. See the full pricing page for itemised add-on rates.
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