Pricing — All Packages

Bar Hire Packages & Pricing.

Four package types covering every event and budget. All quotes include setup, bar service, and strike. Travel is included inside the M25. Temporary Event Notice advisory is provided with every booking at unlicensed venues.

  • No hidden fees
  • Travel included inside M25
  • TEN advisory on every booking
  • £5m public liability insurance standard
01 — Bar unit only

Dry Hire Bar

From £350

The bar unit, quality glassware, and a professional setup — you supply the drinks. Suited to venues with their own premises licence or clients who prefer to source their own alcohol.

Included

  • Portable bar unit
  • Quality glassware (hire)
  • Full setup and strike
  • Professional bartenders
  • Ice
  • Bar consumables

Not Included

  • Alcohol
  • Cocktail ingredients
  • Soft drinks

Best for

Venues with a premises licence, caterers supplying their own alcohol, budget-conscious clients.

02 — Guests pay their own way

Cash Bar

From £500

A £500 booking fee covers our time, bar unit, and staff. Guests purchase their own drinks at event prices, and a £1,500 minimum spend applies across the evening. No upfront alcohol cost to you.

Included

  • Portable bar unit
  • Licensed bartenders
  • Quality glassware
  • Full setup and strike
  • Ice and garnishes
  • Curated drinks menu

Not Included

  • Upfront drink cost (guests pay)

Best for

Corporate events, large parties where host does not wish to cover the full bar tab.

03 — Everything covered

All-Inclusive Bar

£6.50–£7.50/pp/hr

Premium spirits, bespoke cocktail menus, professional bartenders, quality glassware, ice, and full setup. One per-head per-hour rate covers everything from the first drink to the final glass collected.

Included

  • Premium spirit selection
  • Bespoke cocktail menu
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks
  • Quality glassware
  • Licensed bartenders
  • Ice and garnishes
  • Full setup and strike
  • Zero-proof cocktail option

Best for

Weddings, private parties, corporate dinners — any event where a fully managed, all-in service matters.

04 — Fully tailored

Bespoke Package

From £1,200

Designed for large-scale, complex, or brand-specific events. Multiple bar units, branded menus, flair bartenders, themed glassware, and a dedicated event manager from enquiry to strike.

Included

  • Multiple bar units
  • Branded cocktail menus
  • Flair bartenders available
  • Themed glassware
  • Dedicated event manager
  • All drink categories
  • Custom bar branding
  • Zero-proof cocktail menu

Best for

Brand activations, festivals, multi-bar corporate events, large weddings (200+ guests).

All prices exclude VAT. Final quotes depend on guest count, duration, venue location, and drink specification. Request a quote →

For real-world budget examples by event type, a mobile bar vs venue bar cost comparison, and seasonal pricing notes, see the mobile bar hire cost guide.

01 — Always Included

What Every Booking Includes.

Regardless of which package you choose, every booking with The Sesh Bars includes a portable bar unit, professional licensed bartenders, quality glassware, ice, full setup on arrival, and a clean strike at the end of your event. Public liability insurance (£5 million) and personal alcohol licences are standard — not extras to negotiate.

Our crew arrives 90 minutes before guests to allow sufficient setup time. TEN advisory is included for events at unlicensed venues. A pre-event planning call is standard on all-inclusive and bespoke packages to confirm guest numbers, cocktail preferences, and venue logistics.

TEN Advisory

A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is required at venues without a premises licence. TENs cost £21, submitted to your local council at least 10 working days before your event. We identify whether your venue needs one and walk you through the application.

02 — Real Cost Examples

Mobile Bar Hire Cost Examples.

50-Guest Wedding Reception

All-inclusive, 4 hours £1,300–£1,500
Setup, bartender, drinks Included

Cost per head: £26–£30 | Venue bar equivalent: £40–£60/head

100-Guest Corporate Event

Cash bar, £1,500 spend £500 + spend
Your upfront cost £500 only

Guests cover £1,500+ at event prices | You control bar spend

200-Guest Marquee Wedding

All-inclusive, 4 hours £5,200–£6,000
Cost per head £26–£30

Scales with guest count | Pricing stays efficient at 200+

30-Guest Dry Hire Party

Dry hire, 4 hours £350
You supply drinks Variable

Lowest entry point | Best for budget events

Why mobile bar hire often costs less than venue bars: Venue bars typically charge £8–£15 per drink. A 50-guest wedding with 3 drinks per person = 150 drinks = £1,200–£2,250 from the venue bar alone. Our all-inclusive package for 50 guests costs £1,300–£1,500 total, including setup, bartenders, glassware, and ice. The more guests you have, the better the value proposition.

London market context: Private wedding venues across London (Richmond, Islington, Hackney Wick, warehouse spaces in Bermondsey) with licensed bars typically operate on a per-drink markup model. Dry hire becomes advantageous when your venue holds a premises licence or your caterer provides alcohol — common at boutique London venues, country houses in Surrey and Berkshire, and garden marquee setups. The cash bar model suits corporate events where attendees expect to cover their own drinks or where the host wants to control spend. Seasonal demand peaks May–October, with June and July commanding premium rates due to booking volume in London's wedding season.

Affordability Analysis

Mobile Bar Hire vs Venue Bars.

Venue Bar Pricing (London Standard)

Average drink price £12–£15
Typical guest markup 40–60% above cost
50-guest wedding (3 drinks/person) £2,250–£2,700

Host absorbs all drink cost with no volume control

Mobile Bar All-Inclusive (The Sesh Bars)

Per-person per-hour rate £6.50–£7.50
All-inclusive coverage 100% transparent
50-guest wedding (4 hours) £1,300–£1,500

Savings of £750–£1,200 vs venue bar on typical 50-guest event

100-Guest Corporate (Budget Conscious)

Cash bar, £1,500 spend £500 booking fee
Your direct cost £500 only
Guest spend per person £15 (covers 2–3 drinks)

Shift all alcohol cost to attendees; you control total spend via minimum threshold

Dry Hire (You Supply Drinks)

Bar unit & bartender £350–£450
You source alcohol Variable
Total cost (estimated) £700–£1,000

Lowest total cost; best for events where you already have a drinks supplier (caterer, restaurant)

Affordability Drivers for London Events

  • • Volume scalability: Per-person pricing stays efficient from 30 to 600+ guests, unlike venue bars that don't adjust for headcount.
  • • No hidden markups: £6.50–£7.50/pp/hr is final; no surprise per-drink charges or venue surcharges.
  • • Flexibility: Dry hire and cash bar options let you control alcohol costs separately from service.
  • • Professional pacing: Licensed bartenders manage service rates and guest interaction — no guests waiting in queues, which drives up drink consumption.
03 — FAQ

Pricing FAQ.

What does the price per person per hour cover on the all-inclusive package? +
The all-inclusive rate of £6.50–£7.50 per person per hour covers everything: premium spirits, cocktail ingredients, beer, wine, soft drinks, professional licensed bartenders, quality glassware, ice, garnishes, and full setup and strike. There are no hidden extras. The rate varies based on guest count, event duration, and drink specification.
Is travel included in the price? +
Travel is included for all events inside the M25 across all package types. Berkshire bookings (Reading, Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Newbury) may carry a small travel supplement depending on venue location. UK-wide bookings are available on request — contact us for a quote.
Do I need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)? +
A Temporary Event Notice is required if your venue does not hold a premises licence for the sale of alcohol. TENs cost £21 and must be submitted to your local council at least 10 working days before your event. We advise on whether a TEN is needed for your specific venue and guide you through the application. TEN requirements apply to our dry hire and all-inclusive packages at unlicensed venues.
What is the minimum booking for bar hire? +
Dry hire starts from £350 with no minimum guest count. All-inclusive packages are typically suited to events of 30 or more guests. Cash bar packages require a £1,500 minimum spend across the event. Bespoke packages are quoted individually — call 020 8087 4269 to discuss your requirements.
Are prices inclusive of VAT? +
All quoted prices exclude VAT. VAT is added to the final invoice at the standard rate. Corporate clients can reclaim VAT in the standard way. For personal events, your final quote will clearly show the VAT-inclusive total before you confirm.

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