It’s time to start getting the creative juices (and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks) flowing when it comes to hosting a small event or get-together this spring. Enter: alcoholic and non-alcoholic food trucks. The concept is both simple and simply brilliant. Mobile liquor and drink trucks are an innovative way to take your gathering up a notch, and provide guests with a fun experience with minimal work or prep required from you. Check out these mobile bars rolling in and around Bergen County for your next event.
Parked Prosecco Don’t be fooled by the name: This mobile bar goes beyond Prosecco to offer a variety of options to meet your needs. You provide the alcohol, they provide the rest. Starting with a standard package that includes a straight Prosecco pour to more comprehensive packages that can include sangria, beer, wine and signature cocktails, it’s easy to customize the package to your liking. Included in the packages are two to three bartenders and a bar back, lounge area, florals, water cooler station, cocktail menu, photo bench and more. Some creative cocktail creations on the menu are Raspberry Limoncello Prosecco, Peach Strawberry Sangria and Tickled Pink. (Warwick, NY, 845-282-3775)
Polkadot Cake Shop Dessert and drinks in one -- Where do we sign up? This popular dessertery is starting a cocktail service with their vintage catering camper to literally serve as a one-stop-shop for all of your event needs. And with their customizable offerings, it’s easy to make this sweet truck work for you. Liquor service is offered both as a standalone option or as an add on to the dessert catering packages. This includes cocktail service with a your choices from the cocktail menu, bartender, drink ware, ice, mixers, garnishes and custom menu board. You simply provide the alcohol, and they mix it up into popular cocktails including the Polkadot Paloma, Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita and Blueberry Lemonade. (Lyndhurst, NJ, 551-333-3195)
Porta Party From weddings to birthdays, Porta Party is bringing the bar-on-the-go to you. The host chooses and supplies the alcohol, Porta Party supplies a fully stocked bar system with beer tap, flat screen TVs, sound system with LED lights, bathroom, fold out deck, bartenders, mixers and more, depending on the package you choose. This mobile bar is a great way to safely bring the ambiance of a cool bar scene to your backyard or outdoor space. (Lyndhurst, NJ, 201-893-7172)
Draughtwood Just over the NJ border, Rockland County’s cool new mobile bar is serving up drinks at a variety of events from corporate gatherings to birthdays. The setup brings a tap bar, crafted cocktails and bartending service that can be customized to complement your event’s theme and space, whether indoors or out. (Rockland County, NY, 845-664-2412)
Jade’s Tea For a more, ahem, sophisticated mobile drink service, Jade’s Mobile High Tea is creating intimate events for tea lovers. Using fine bone China tea cups, which feature slim rims so the tea glides over your tongue tickling the taste buds, Jade’s Tea serves up flavors to your liking. This is the perfect opportunity to slow down and unwind in refined fashion with a few close friends and spill the tea. You choose the setting from a number of beautiful options, pick your teas, chose your treats and Jade’s Tea will take care of the set up. Whether it’s tea for two… or six or eight, it’s tea time. (Bergen County, NJ)
Curbside Confections What started as a candy truck has quickly expanded into a one-stop shop for all of your food and drink needs. Not only does Curbside Confections offer a full menu of options that include candy and snacks, hot food such as Chick-Fil-A, Shake Shack and Taco Bell, and brunch, its drink options take this truck to full A-game status. Their Hot Chocolate bar comes with a variety of pastries and hot chocolate toppings, plus they will be rolling out a brand new cold beverage option in the coming weeks. (Westwood, NJ, 201-986-6086)
