We were proud to deliver a three-day coffee and cocktail bar activation for ARRI at the prestigious British Society of Cinematographers in London.
The enquiry came through our Hire a Cocktail Bartender platform, with ARRI seeking a high-end beverage experience aligned with their global film industry reputation.
This was not a standard drinks service.
It was a multi-day creative industry showcase.
Yes — we design cocktail menus around your theme, brand colours, seasonal direction, or audience profile. For corporate events we focus on drinks that are fast to serve, visually memorable, and consistent across large guest volumes, with optional alcohol-free equivalents.
Yes. Flair bartending can be added to bring energy and theatre to your event — ideal for creative industry receptions, product launches, exhibitions, and multi-day activations. We keep it professional and controlled, so it enhances the atmosphere without interrupting service flow.
Typically we just need a standard power supply (where available) and a suitable service area. We can also operate in a self-sufficient format by bringing our own fresh water and managing waste, which is ideal for venues where access is limited or where you want a clean, low-impact setup.
ARRI required:
A cocktail menu tailored to their event theme
A flair bartender to create energy and theatre
A premium coffee bar for all three days
Experienced hospitality professionals
A fully self-sufficient setup
As specialists in Corporate Events, we designed a service format that could sustain energy, professionalism and engagement across multiple days.
For this activation, we curated cocktails that matched ARRI’s event theme and creative environment.
Alongside our polished setup from our Cocktail Bar Hire service, we introduced a professional flair bartender who delivered behind-the-scenes performance moments throughout the event.
The result:
Elevated guest interaction
Visual engagement
Shareable moments
High-energy service without disruption
For larger industry events and exhibitions, this format works seamlessly within our Premium Mobile Bar Hire for Conferences and Exhibitions structure.
It transforms a bar from functional to experiential.
Across all three days, we delivered fresh barista service using our commercial espresso equipment.
Unlike many suppliers, we use our own developed coffee blend — specifically created for events to maintain flavour consistency, speed of service and broad audience appeal.
You can read more about why we developed it here:
👉 Why We Developed Our Own Coffee for Events
Our coffee offering mirrored the quality of our Barista Hire London service and ensured:
Smooth, balanced espresso
Oat milk as standard
Efficient high-volume output
Professional barista presentation
For conference-style activations, we often deploy our Mobile Coffee Bar Hire London setup for maximum impact and reliability.
Film and broadcast professionals operate on long days.
Coffee sustains focus.
Cocktails create atmosphere.
This hybrid approach is becoming a powerful tool in brand activations — something explored in depth via Brand Activation Services London.
It ensures:
Engagement throughout the day
Transition from professional to social environment
Broader guest satisfaction
Higher dwell time
Multi-day events require careful planning.
Our team provided:
Fresh water supply
Waste management
Cable management
Daily restocking
Consistent staffing
Professional breakdown and reset each day
We operate fully independently, similar to our Mobile Coffee Cart Hire London structure, ensuring venues are never overburdened.
The feedback from ARRI’s team and event guests was extremely positive.
Highlights included:
Praise for cocktail quality
Strong engagement with flair performance
Consistently high coffee standards
Friendly, professional service
In creative industries, reputation matters — and delivering consistent excellence across three consecutive days reinforces trust.
This 3-day activation model works particularly well for:
Film industry showcases
Product demonstrations
Trade exhibitions
Retail brand activations
Creative networking events
Christmas corporate receptions
For seasonal events, many clients explore our London Christmas Office Parties solutions.
If you’re organising a professional event in London and require:
Cocktail bar hire
Flair bartenders
Barista hire
Coffee bar setups
Multi-day corporate bar support
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