Our Team

Meet the team

Our team have decades of experience in the cocktail and hospitality industry. We take pride in our services and we know what it takes to really impress your guests.

Whether this be as a team of 10, supplying our Mobile Bar service for a wedding for 20-500 guests, or as a lone ranger hitting the road to supply our Famous Cocktails & Games Classes.

We take a professional & fun approach to all of our parties. We are not just a company to hire to make you drinks, being a people person and knowing what it takes to really WOW your guests is a must in our eyes!

Luckily I (Jon) have worked with most of the staff in the last decade across the UK in some well known high end cocktail bars. Lets just say i have squeezed some arms, hand picked and roped in some legends from my travels in life to work with us on our venture. Our newer members of staff have been interviewed with background checks, and i am delighted to have found some amazing guys to join our forever growing team!

Jon 'The Boss'
Age - 32
Cocktail Experience - 13 Years
Bournemouth/Kent

Hi, my names Jon and i started my company 3 years ago.
I have been working in cocktail bars and clubs from the age of 18. Starting out behind a bar in a campsite in Cornwall, to then venturing to a Greek party island called Zante at the age of 19, which is where i worked behind the famous cocktail bars called ‘Chevy’s & ‘G Spot’ for 2 summers. I learned a very high paced standard very quickly with learning over 80 cocktails from both menus.

After my second summer in Zante i took a trip to Tenerife, which i ended up calling home for 3 years. Applying my trade to many bars in my time and learning more along the way. I also had 2 summers in Ibiza, where i worked as the VIP Bar manager of Ocean Beach. Again taking my knowledge to the next level.

I then decided it was time to come home (Kent). I was quickly snapped up to work for the individual restaurant company which is of a very high standard. This is where i really excelled onto the highest of standards, eventually being promoted to Bar manager (Not an easy promotion). Having frequent visits to Head office in Manchester i really learnt what it took to run a high end, faced paced restaurant/cocktail bar.

I am in my element whether it be a group of 8 for a hen party, or a birthday party of 500. I truly love what i do. Its not a job its my passion.

Joe 'The Pro'
Age 25
Cocktail Experience - 7 Years
Kent

Meet Joe ‘The Pro’. Joe has been working with us since day 1 and knows how our company runs inside and out. From our fun Cocktails and Games lessons to our bespoke mobile bar hire.


Joe has worked in some very well known cocktails bars in the London and Kent area since he was a young 18 year old lad. Joe is someone who pushes himself when it comes to knowledge and customer service. Having learnt most of his trade at The Bar And Grill in Tunbridge Wells -Kent, he was a customer favourite.


His smile is on show 99% of the day. The other 1% is when he is thinking about how badly his football team are doing. (I wont mention his beloved team)


We are very lucky to have Joe as a member of our team, not only does he know our standards inside out, all around hes a great lad and very much a people person.

Aj- 'The Smiler'
Age 24
Cocktail Experience - 5 Years
Bournemouth

Meet AJ who has a certain cheeky smile every time hes on an event with us. Someone who really brings a lot of energy and loves being part of the team. Aj also hosts our fun cocktail making classes for group parties as a lone ranger.


AJ has bags of experience in the cocktail industry, working in some high end, fast paced cocktail bars in Bournemouth. He has learnt most of his trade working for Aruba cocktail bar in Bournemouth. If you haven’t been, its a must cocktail bar which is located on top of Bournemouth pier, boasting some incredible views of the beaches and an amazing cocktail menu. Aj has also worked in events all over the UK, from concerts to Horse racing and large events.


We are very lucky to have AJ as part of our team. He has a professional and positive approach to everything we do.

Seb 'The Machine'
Age 33
Bar Experience - 12 Years
Bournemouth/Somerset

Meet Seb who has rightfully earn’t his name ‘The Machine’. Seb is the main man who keeps our team going. From loading the van, setting up the bars, glass collecting, the stocking up and the ice runs, we really wouldn’t be able to do what we do without him.


In recent events and cocktail classes, Seb has been taking more of an approach on the bar, from learning cocktails and serving the clients. He has learnt a lot from our team who have taken him under their wings and really helped push him. He is forever learning and always has a positive view on everything we do.


Seb started out behind the bar in the Somerset countryside town of Chard. From pulling pints at the young age of 18, Seb learnt customer service from day 1. Since then he has worked in many pubs and clubs around the Southwest.


Seb has been with us since from the word go and we are forever grateful we have him part of our team. Thank you Seb.

Kaiko 'Peter Pan'
Age 29
Cocktail Experience - 11 Years
Weymouth

Meet Kaiko aged 29 who just simply does not beleive in growing up. And why would she. Staying forever young in the hospitality industry is a massive yes.


Kaiko starting working in a cocktail bar at the young age of 18, by 19 years of age she become the bar manager. Kaiko has a direct approach to everything she does in our team, the chaps just stand back and let her do what she does best. No questions asked ha.


Over the years Kaiko has run all sorts of venues and events around the UK., from clubs to cocktail bars and nightclubs. Venturing from Spain, New Zealand and Australia the young lady has picked up many worldwide skills and techniques when it comes to making cocktails.


We are very lucky to have Kaiko as part of our team, not only does she keep the chaps in line, she has great people person skills and knows what it takes to delivery a high standard of service.

Harrison 'LP Rose'
Age 26
Cocktail Experience - 7 Years
London

Here we have Harrison, as known to the rest of the team as ‘H’.


Me and Harrison first met when i moved back to Kent, with us both working behind the cocktail bar/restaurant ‘Bar & Grill’. During my first shift at my new job, H approached me with open arms and took me under his wing, showing me around the bar and how things are run. We clicked from the start.


H learnt most of his cocktail trade working behind this high end cocktail bar. Once he decided to leave the venue after 3 years, the managers tried their hardest to hold on to this assist. His customer service and people skills are of the best.

Many customers come to see him on a friend level as well as his amazing cocktails from off the menu.


H like most of our team loves to travel around the world. Visiting cocktail bars was on his list during his time in Thailand, Australia and Cuba. Watching, asking questions and learning in every cocktail bar he went to. H has a true passion for cocktails and has passed on his knowledge to the team.

Greg 'The Charmer'
Age 24
Cocktail Experience - 2 Years
London

Meet Greg who found his passion for mixing liquids when working at Homebase, (True Story). This is the moment Greg decided to out his two favourite things together, mixing and alcohol.


Greg once served a whole 9 hours straight at an birthday party we hosted without moving from him station. Even tho he was told time and time again to take a break. A team player at its best.


Greg is best friends with H and has been working behind cocktail bars in London for the last 3 years, learning more and more on every event we host. He has a great personality and has a real charm with the guests.

Stuart
Age 29
Cocktail Experience - 10 Years
Reading

Stuart has been working with us for 2 years, covering many Cocktails and Games parties across the South.

Stuart has over 11 years in the hospitality industry and knows what it takes to host one of our famous parties. From entertaining 20 ladies on a hen party to a more formal approach with office parties. His people skills are brilliant and nothing is ever to much to ask for him.

Stuart has worked in many cocktail bars in London learning his trade at the young age of 19. He now works for Porsche cars in reading but is always looking to take a more of a freelance role with us. Which we are more than happy to do.

This year we have twisted Stuart’s arm into working some large events with us. We can not wait to have you part of our Cocktails & Bars team.

What do our customers think?

Emma
EmmaSomerset
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Absolutely amazing cocktail making class for my hen do! All the ladies had an absolutely brilliant time and loved it to bits. The games were brilliant and the drinks were lush. Thank you so much for a lovely start to our evening.
Tina
TinaPlymouth
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Just wanted to say a massive thank you for making Laura’s hen do such an awesome evening! I would highly recommend your service! You were professional and polite. We played hilarious games, drunk yummy cocktails and had an all round giggle for a perfect hen do!
Amy
AmyDorset
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We hired a bartender for a cocktail masterclass, we made 5 delicious cocktails each and loved the twist of playing drinking games in between each round Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this service for other events. Thank you!!!
Hannah
Hannah
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Just wanted to say a massive thank you for your masterclass last night. You were very welcoming and inclusive of everyone. We all had a blast! Would recommend Jon to anyone wanting a fun night with great cocktails
Melksham Rugby Club
Melksham Rugby ClubRugby
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Amazing service from the Cocktails and Games team at our Rugby Club last week. The team were first class and the cocktails delicious! Thanks for a great night. I would highly recommend and use this company again.
Helen & Steve
Helen & Steve
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We hired the cocktails & bars team to provide a cocktail bar for 300 guests for mine and my husbands joint 50th birthday celebrations. We can not thank you enough for how the evening went. Great communication throughout the organising and booking, The evening run very smoothly and the cocktails we very tasty. Thank you for your service. We would highly recommend this company.
Vanessa
Vanessa
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Arranged for a Christmas party at North Cadbury Court – Amazing experience, i was particularly impressed with the set up, it was matched to the room incredibly well and did not look like a pop up bar at all. Delicious selection of cocktails, all reasonable priced and the staff were an absolute pleasure. Huge thank you to all of them and especially Jon for being so accommodating. Highly recommend!
Steph Thorne
Steph Thorne
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Absolutely brilliant! We used cocktails and games for a 40th birthday party girls night in. From start to finish the customer service exceeded all expectations. Jon the owner is professional, efficient and extremely passionate about what he does. They brought the bar to our house, the set up was quick and easy. Some of my guests thought the bar was part of my dining room. I wish i could of kept it!
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