From Arrival to Last Orders

Drinks that match the food.

We handle drinks with the same care we bring to the food — locally sourced where possible, properly served, and tailored to your event. From the first glass of prosecco as guests arrive to the last round at the bar, we've got it covered.

All drinks packages can be booked alongside any catering package or as a standalone service. Prices are tailored to your guest numbers and service style — get in touch for a quote.

What We Offer

Four ways to handle drinks.

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Package One

Welcome Drinks

The first impression. Guests arrive to a glass in hand — the tone is set before they've even sat down. We set up a tray service or static station, staff it, and make sure nobody waits.

  • Prosecco or Champagne on arrival
  • Pimm's and lemonade (seasonal)
  • Yorkshire gin and tonic station
  • Sparkling elderflower or premium soft drinks
  • Served by our bar staff — trays or station, your choice

Typically 1 glass per person for 45–60 minutes. Can be extended into the cocktail hour package.

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Package Two

Table Drinks

Wine, water and soft drinks on the table throughout your meal — topped up throughout the service so nobody has to ask twice. We work with trusted Yorkshire and European wine merchants to ensure quality at every price point.

  • House white, red and rosé — curated selection
  • Sparkling and still water at every place setting
  • Soft drinks for non-drinkers and children
  • Prosecco for the toast
  • Table service throughout by our team

Can be offered as an unlimited package or on a per-bottle basis — we'll recommend based on your guest profile.

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Package Three

Cocktail Hour

The drinks moment that guests remember. A focused, one-to-two-hour window between ceremony and reception where we serve a curated cocktail and mocktail menu. Guests mingle, the photos happen, and the food is almost ready.

  • 2–3 signature cocktails chosen for your event
  • Mocktail versions of every cocktail as standard
  • Yorkshire spirits — Harrogate Gin, local distilleries
  • Classic options: Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Negroni
  • Bespoke signature cocktail created for the couple

Works beautifully alongside our canapés package — guests drink and nibble while the main event is prepared.

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Package Four

Full Evening Bar

The complete drinks service — staffed bar open from reception through to the end of the night. Yorkshire first, always. Proper draught where facilities allow, bottles where not.

  • Yorkshire gin selection — Harrogate, Slingsby, Cooper King
  • Yorkshire craft ales — Roosters, Theakstons, Timothy Taylor's
  • Wine, prosecco and Champagne
  • Full cocktail and mocktail service
  • Premium soft drinks and juices
  • Fully staffed — we run the bar, you enjoy the party

Available as a consumption bar (pay per drink), a tab, or a full open bar. We'll help you choose the most cost-effective option for your event.

Local First

Proud to pour Yorkshire.

Wherever possible, we serve Yorkshire-made drinks — local distilleries, independent breweries, and regional wine merchants. The same philosophy as the food: know your suppliers, and serve the best.

Gin

Harrogate Gin

Distilled locally

Gin

Slingsby Gin

Harrogate water

Gin

Cooper King

Yorkshire Dales

Ale

Roosters

Knaresborough

Ale

Theakstons

Masham, N. Yorks

Ale

Timothy Taylor's

Keighley

HGFD bar and catering staff serving drinks at an outdoor Yorkshire wedding
Inclusive by Default

Nobody gets a juice carton.

Every cocktail we serve has a mocktail version — same effort, same glassware, same garnish. Premium soft drinks aren't an afterthought here. Non-drinkers, pregnant guests and children all get something properly thoughtful to hold.

Our mocktail menu includes: Seedlip & tonic, virgin mojito, elderflower spritz, and seasonal fruit shrubs.

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Common Questions

Quick answers on drinks.

We operate under a temporary event notice (TEN) for licensed events, or work under your venue's existing premises licence where applicable. We'll confirm the licensing position when we quote.
Yes, we offer a bar staff-only option if you're supplying your own drinks. We'll serve, manage and clear — you buy what you want to serve.
Absolutely. Our full mocktail and premium soft drinks menu is available as a standalone service. It's a proper bar experience — just without the alcohol.
Drinks packages are priced per person based on your guest numbers, the service style and the duration. We can offer a fixed per-person package price, a consumption model, a host tab, or a fully open bar. We'll recommend the most cost-effective option for your event.
Yorkshire gin bar at a wedding by Harrogate Food and Drink Co
Drinks & Bar

Tell us what you’d like to serve.

Let us know your event date, venue and rough guest numbers. We’ll put together a drinks proposal alongside your catering quote.