Mobile Bar & Food Services
Quality hospitality for events and celebrations
essexfooddrinkhorsebox@yahoo.com
Trading as: The Rural Bar Company LTD
Welcome
We cover Essex and surrounding counties to provide you with a unique event experience. We have covered small music festivals, school fetes, and historic events with a range of drink and food packages. Established in 2024, the journey continues, and we look forward to meeting you.
About Essex Food & Drink Horsebox
Our Unique Offering
Essex Food & Drink Horsebox was started in 2024 by two friends, Ben and Neil, who created 'Betsy' from a 1991 horse trailer. Betsy was professionally converted to a bespoke design to provide the flexibility to support your unique events — whether it's a wedding, party, or community event. We can deliver a fully-licensed bar and are happy to discuss your further individual requirements, including food and music. Ben and Neil are both enhanced DBS certificate holders, Ben has a personal alcohol licence, and Betsy has a 5-star hygiene rating.
Betsy
Price List for Alcohol Packages
Hire Types
All packages are subject to mutual agreement.
Jockey Dry Hire
£395
This package includes the use of the horse box, two staff members, and you supply your own drinks. Hire is for a five hour 'active' period of your choice, plus set-up and clear-down. Additional hours are available at £50 per hour.
The Classic
£895
This package is suitable for 40–50 guests and includes 180 glasses of Prosecco, mixers, and a pail of 30 soft drinks, plus the same as the 'jockey dry hire'.
The Derby
£1350
This package is suitable for 50–75 guests and includes 180 glasses of Prosecco, 180 bottles/cans of cider or beer, mixers, and soft drinks, plus the same as the 'jockey dry hire'.
The Guineas
£1995
This package is suitable for 75–100 guests and includes 180 glasses of Prosecco, 180 glasses of Prosecco Rosé, 360 bottles/cans of cider or beer, mixers, and soft drinks, plus the same as the 'jockey dry hire'.
The Flat
£250 + refundable deposit
This package is for us to attend your venue/event and provide a cash bar for your guests/attendees. We can discuss a range of drink options that can be provided (terms and conditions on request).
The Maiden Race
£TBC
This package can be tailored to your individual requirements to include hot and cold food, soft drinks, etc., or an alternative alcohol package, and will allow us to create a bespoke package for your event.
All packages are subject to a 50% non-refundable fee on confirmation of booking at least 28 days prior to the event and the remaining fee payable prior to event commencing.
Contact Us
Please use the attached form to discuss your requirements and include your preferred contact information.
We look forward to hearing from you soon,
Ben and Neil