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COCKTAILS MADE FRESH
DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR
Introducing Metro Vancouver’s newest way to enjoy premium craft cocktails from the comfort of your own home – The Bar Cart, a cocktail kit delivery service with seasonal features, award winning cocktails and virtual cocktail class experiences. The Bar Cart is a division of Lavish Liquid Event Bar Service, Vancouver’s premier luxury event bartending service created and owned and operated by award winning BC bartenders, established in 2009. “We saw a spot in the market that was untapped,” says Chris Chuy, Principal of Lavish Liquid, “Craft cocktails at events was something everyone wanted, but no one was executing properly. How often would you go to a wedding and ask for a cocktail and they hand you a vodka cranberry?” They wanted to offer craft cocktail lounge experience at any event setting, and that’s exactly what they did.
The Bar Cart was a project the team at Liquid Lavish had been planning for over 3 years but didn’t have the time and resources to execute it while working 400 events a year. When the pandemic hit, there was a major shift from cocktails at in-person events to boxing them up and delivering them to homes and offices. “It officially started only 1 week after BC was locked down,” says Chris, “We had tons of inventory and we had to move it quickly to prevent product waste and recover our costs for the hundreds of events that were now cancelled or postponed until further notice.” The cocktail kits have evolved from simple mason jars in paper bags with handwritten notes to a beautifully designed package assembled with all the mixings sourced locally when possible.
HOW THE KITS ARE MADE
Once a customer places an order online of a cocktail kit, The Bar Cart sources the alcohol that matches their cocktail of choice, and they start assembly right away or on the date selected for delivery. The alcohol comes separately as required by BC liquor laws, but their secret recipes come all packaged and ready to go. Once the kit is delivered, follow the easy 3-4 step instructions to make a delicious craft cocktail, add your garnish and enjoy! The Bar Cart make’s a perfect gift, also giving customers the option to add a personalized card with their kit. A fun and safe way to send a “cheers” to friends and family! The cocktail kits include everything you'll need to prepare fresh craft cocktails, all you need is the glassware and ice!
COCKTAIL CLASS
The Bar Cart offers virtual cocktail classes as a way for people to connect with others. From learning about different spirits and how to make the selected cocktail, these classes are currently available, visit their website for more details. The goal for 2021 will be adding new programs, creating new experiences for customers, guests, and clients to engage with them online and hopefully in person again soon.
Story by Sierra Simpson
