We are here to answer your Frequently Asked Questions. If you can not find the answer to a question you may have, don’t be afraid to send an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
1.HOW DO I CONTACT THE TRAVELLING TAVERN?
Please click on the “Contact Us” page and submit a Client Detail Intake Form. We will reply via email to set up either a zoom meeting or phone call to go over our packages, pricing, event details and client expectations. For basic questions or inquiries you can also contact us via email at: info@the-travelling-tavern.com or phone at 705-730-3017. We require a signed contract and 50% down payment to reserve your requested date.
2. WHAT IS DISCUSSED IN THE ZOOM MEETING OR PHONE CALL?
The zoom meeting or phone call will cover everything we need to know about your event! We will discuss packages, pricing, event details, and client expectations. This will help us outline what we will need to best service your event, including creating a customized bar menu for your event! We will answer any questions you may have to the best of our ability and do all we can to help make your occasion a special day!
3. HOW DOES THE ALCOHOL WORK?
Unfortunately, Ontario liquor laws will not allow alcohol to be served from anything mobile, so therefore the client will have to purchase the alcohol for the event. Based on the location and details of event, you may need to acquire your own Special Occasion Permit (SOP). See the next section for details.
We provide the alcohol list you will need to acquire based on the details of the event, so don’t worry about trying to figure out how much you will need, there is a basic formula for that! The upside to providing your own alcohol is that you can avoid the premium charged by venues, which not only saves you money but allows you to fully customize your bar selection for a better experience!
4. WHAT ARE THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS?
The Travelling Tavern comes fully insured with basic liability insurance and liquor liability insurance. Our staff are also fully licensed through the Ontario Smart Serve program, and have an extensive professional background. If you are hosting your event on commercial or public property, you will have to look into acquiring a Special Occasions Permit (SOP) and may do so here.
5. HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?
We are based in Huntsville, Ontario! We will travel within a 50km radius of Huntsville free of charge. Any location further than 50km is subject to an additional charge of $0.80 per km.
6. HOW DO YOU CALCULATE THE QUANTITY OF ALCOHOL NEEDED FOR EVENTS?
We use a basic formula to estimate the quantity of alcohol needed for events. The rule of thumb is two drinks per guest for the first hour and one drink per guest for each hour after that. The better you know your guests the better we can predict the amount of alcohol that needs to be purchased. Once we craft your customized bar menu, we will provide you with a Beer store and LCBO shopping list to purchase the products needed.
If you want a more in-depth analysis about how this is calculated, reach out to info@the-travelling-tavern.com for a free PDF that describes the process in detail.