Frequently Asked Questions

Planning the bar for your event doesn’t have to be complicated. Below are answers to the most common questions we receive about booking Copa Mobile Bar for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across New England.

  • No. In accordance with Massachusetts law, we operate as a dry-hire bar service. However, we’ll provide you with a curated alcohol shopping list tailored to your guest count and event needs.

  • We’re based in Boston, MA, and we serve events across all of New England — including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Connecticut.

    Travel fees apply for events outside the Greater Boston area (beyond 40 miles). If you’re not sure whether we travel to your area, feel free to ask — we’re happy to discuss options.

  • Yes! Our bartenders are TIPS certified and waitstaff is ServSafe certified.

  • Weddings, corporate events, private parties, brand activations, holiday parties, showers, graduations, backyard gatherings — any celebration that needs great drinks and welcoming hospitality.

General Questions

  • For weddings and peak-season events (May–October), we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance. For smaller parties, 2–3 months is usually plenty, but dates do fill quickly.

  • Yes — a nonrefundable 50% deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is due prior to the event.

    Payments can be made securely online through our third-party provider, Square. All major debit and credit cards are accepted, as well as ACH bank payments. Please note that Square applies a 3% service fee to online transactions.

  • Packages vary, but typically include:

    • Professional bartenders

    • Mobile bar setup

    • Bar tools and equipment

    • Ice (optional, depending on your setup)

    • Mixers, garnishes, and non-alcoholic options (based on package level)

    • Setup and breakdown

    We can customize a package to fit your event size and venue.

Booking & Payment

  • Just a small, level space for the bar setup, access to water (not always required), and adequate lighting. We’ll coordinate with the venue to confirm all logistics so you don’t have to.

  • Absolutely! We work at tented weddings, backyard events, farms, estates, coastal venues — anywhere with enough space. In case of bad weather, we require covering or an indoor backup plan.

  • Our bar setups vary, but most fit comfortably in an 8–10 ft area. If you have a smaller space, we can adjust and bring a compact setup.

  • We provide disposable drinkware, and do offer glassware rental as an additional add-on. If your venue supplies glassware, we’re happy to use theirs.

Bar Setup & Logistics

  • Yes! We love dreaming up signature cocktails. We can match your theme, highlight favorite spirits, or design drinks around seasonal ingredients.

  • Absolutely — we’re happy to create zero-proof cocktails that feel as thoughtful and delicious as classic options.

  • Yes. Let us know any allergies (e.g., gluten, nuts, citrus) or preferences (e.g., vegan syrups) and we’ll build a menu that’s safe and delicious for your guests

Drinks & Customization

  • Our team typically arrives 1–2 hours before service begins to set up and coordinate with planners and vendors.

  • Most events book 3–5 hours of service, but we’re flexible depending on your timeline.

  • Yes — we break down the bar, remove any trash we generate, wipe surfaces, and leave the space as we found it.

Day-Of Details

Still have questions?

We’re here to make the bar the easiest part of your event. Contact us and we’ll be happy to answer anything else or build a custom proposal for your celebration.

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