Flightcase Bars Ltd is a premium mobile bar service provider based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the design, supply, and operation of high-performance mobile bar units for events, festivals, private functions, and corporate activations. With a reputation for seamless logistics, eye-catching design, and exceptional drink service, Flightcase Bars has positioned itself as a leader in the UK's event hospitality and pop-up bar industry.
Core Business
Flightcase Bars offers a complete mobile bar solution, combining bar infrastructure, beverage logistics, and skilled staff to create turnkey bar experiences across the UK. The company’s services range from dry hire of its signature bar units to fully managed wet hire setups, which include staffing, drinks, licensing, and glassware.
All bar units are custom-built within robust flight cases — inspired by touring production kits — and offer modularity, mobility, and rapid deployment at venues of any size or complexity.
Product and Service Offerings
Mobile Bar Units
- Alfred – Designed specifically for Guinness and stout dispensing
- Henry – Optimized for lager and beer
- Astrid – Suited for cider service
- Charlotte – Focused on cocktails, spirits, and wine
Each unit is equipped with:
- Chilled beer lines
- CO2 distribution
- Integrated LED branding
- Onboard water and waste solutions
Event Services
- Wet Hire: Full bar service including drinks, staff, licensing, logistics, and clean-up
- Dry Hire: Rental of equipment only, for client-operated use
- Pint Delivery: Mobile keg and pint delivery system for VIP areas, green rooms, and backstage
Beverage Options
- Draught Beers (local and imported)
- Ciders
- House and signature cocktails
- Wines and spirits
- Soft drinks and mixers
Flightcase Bars partners with premium beverage brands to deliver branded bar experiences, including co-branded menus and point-of-sale materials.
Specialisation and USP
- Tour-Grade Build Quality: All bars are housed in rugged flight cases with quick-deploy features and aesthetic appeal
- Modular Systems: Bars can be scaled from small private setups to multi-lineup festival-scale service
- Brand Integration: Custom vinyl wraps, LED displays, and tap branding for sponsored experiences
- Rapid Setup: Most bars are fully operational in under 60 minutes
- Sustainability Focus: Reusable pint cups, waste separation, and minimal power consumption
Flightcase Bars is known for its ability to transform any space into a professionally branded beverage activation with minimal footprint and maximum efficiency.
Financials and Growth
While privately held, Flightcase Bars has demonstrated significant growth in the UK event services industry:
- Estimated Annual Revenue (2023): £1.2–1.5 million
- Events Serviced (2023): Over 300 activations
- Festival Coverage: Provided bar services at 30+ music and cultural festivals
- Client Retention Rate: Over 85% repeat business from corporate clients
- Peak Capacity: Serving up to 40,000 pints over a weekend at major festivals
The company has steadily expanded its bar fleet and beverage offerings to meet rising demand from the post-pandemic live events boom.
Shipment and Operational Logistics
- Coverage: Nationwide service across England, Wales, and Scotland
- Fleet: 15+ mobile bar units stored and maintained at a central warehouse in London
- Setup Time: 30–60 minutes for most units
- Power Supply: Low-energy or generator-compatible, suitable for outdoor use
- Transport: All equipment transported via branded, insulated logistics vans
Flightcase Bars is fully self-contained, offering low-impact, high-capacity bar solutions adaptable to indoor and outdoor environments.
Target Market
- Music Festivals and Concerts
- Corporate Launch Events and Brand Activations
- Private Parties and Weddings
- Sports Events and Stadium Hospitality
- Trade Shows and Exhibitions
- Backstage and VIP Hospitality
Their diverse setup allows customization for formal, casual, themed, or high-volume events.
Capabilities
- Full event bar setup (wet or dry)
- Licensed beverage service with trained staff
- Co-branded event production with sponsor visibility
- Pint delivery and keg logistics
- Reusable cups and glassware integration
- Post-event reporting and consumption analytics
The company offers scalability for intimate 50-person gatherings to 10,000+ attendee festivals with multiple bars.
Certifications and Compliance
- Alcohol Licensing: Temporary Event Notices (TEN) handled in-house
- Public Liability Insurance: Up to £10 million coverage
- Health & Safety Certification: Full compliance with UK event safety standards
- Staff Training: All bartenders are licensed and trained in responsible alcohol service
- Food Hygiene Compliance: Level 2/3 trained staff when applicable
Each bar setup includes risk assessments, RAMS documentation, and power testing certificates as required by venues.
Customer Testimonials
“The Flightcase Bars team transformed our festival overnight — efficient, friendly, and capable of keeping up with 8,000 thirsty guests.”
— Director, Summer Music Festival UK
“Their modular setup and branded bars helped us deliver a professional activation for our drinks sponsor. Couldn’t recommend them more.”
— Brand Manager, Beverage Company
Major Achievements
- Official bar partner at multiple UK festivals including BST Hyde Park, We Out Here, and London Craft Beer Festival
- Served over 300,000 pints at events in 2023
- Launched the “Pint Delivery” service, now adopted at multiple VIP events
- Developed fully branded bar solutions for leading beer, cider, and RTD brands
- Featured in Event Industry News, Access All Areas, and StandOut Magazine
- Maintains a 5-star rating across major B2B platforms for service quality and reliability
Flightcase Bars Ltd continues to set the benchmark for mobile beverage service in the UK event sector, blending premium design, seamless execution, and scalable capacity to serve diverse hospitality needs.
