WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...,Back in 2016 three friends took a trip to Munich, Germany for the city's annual Oktoberfest celebrations. It was here over plentiful steins and roast chicken that Jamie, Dave and James, having extensive backgrounds in the hospitality industry from pubs to clubs to brewing first forged the initial idea and concept behind The Ale Van.
What was essentially an inebriated discussion at the time grew into something real when on returning they purchased an old 1980s VW LT35 horsebox and set about converting it into a mobile bar capable of selling multiple lines of ale and draft beer, a regular beer festival on wheels. |
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EARLY DAYS,Their one of a kind mobile tap bar plus passion for beer and delievering a bespoke rustic bar experiance proved a hit amoungst wedding couples and event bookers alike, so much so they had to obtain more bars in the form of pop up counter bars to help keep up with demand. After the first year The Ale Van, grew into Ale Van Event Bars, With expansion grew experiance, they now offered wedding packages and arrival drink options, a bespoke menu even including cocktails, along with decor hire, and a growing team of helpful knowledgeable staff.
Fast forward to 2019 and Ale Van Event Bars are now not only delivering first class bar experiences in the wedding market but have expanded into providing high volume bars for festivals and large events alike, from product launches to large festivals. However still maintaining their core belief in delivering a bespoke, hands on approach to each and every client we work with from weddings to festivals.
"With over 30 years between them in the hospitality industry you can be certain your event is in safe hands. We've a passion for great beer, It's a passion we'd love to share with you! That's why, whether it's scorching hot or freezing cold, we travel the country in our little-ish van serving only the very best beer, cider, spirits, soft drinks and snacks... we do wine too! We poke, prod, sip and negotiate in order to get you the best products at the best price. Everything we stock is either locally sourced, independently produced or award winning. We only order direct from breweries, meaning our menu can accommodate the seasons, surroundings and, most importantly, your requirements! We're not salesmen, we have a genuine passion for this stuff, and - unfortunately for some - we love to talk about it! If you have a question, enquiry or comment, please don't hesitate to get in touch, we'd be delighted to help! "- James Cummings, Director Ale Van Event Bars |
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