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Hot to Trot Bartending Co.
5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Mobile bartending service — Portland, Oregon
By appointment — contact to check your date
Plan your event
- Serves the Portland, OR area — confirm your venue is inside their travel range when you inquire
- Licensed & insured licensing and liability insurance come up in reviews or their own materials — still ask for a current certificate of insurance; most venues require one
- Phone +1 360-904-5343
- Website hottotrotpdx.com
Booking basics
Mobile bartenders book by the date, not the walk-in — popular Saturdays (especially May–October) go months out, so inquire early with your date, venue, guest count, and whether you want a full package or dry hire. Most will hold a date with a deposit and a signed agreement.
How they'll run your bar
“I received loads of great compliments from our wedding guests, raving not only about their drinks but about the ladies behind the bar that made the magic happen.”
“We used Hot to Trot for our company event, and working with Nicole was an absolute pleasure!”
“Our guests loved the signature cocktails and we felt 100% confident that there would be no issues with drinks, even though it was an abnormally hot day.”
“The whole process of working with Hot to Trot is exciting and easy- there is price transparency, great communication and WONDERFUL outcomes.”
“I've had the pleasure of experiencing these cocktail/mocktail masterpieces at two events + my wedding.”
Add-ons they offer
“Our guests loved the signature cocktails and we felt 100% confident that there would be no issues with drinks, even though it was an abnormally hot day.”
“I've had the pleasure of experiencing these cocktail/mocktail masterpieces at two events + my wedding.”
“Nicole will work with you on glassware needs, creative discussions- you will be in great hands.”
What hosts say again and again
“We hired Hot to Trot Mobile Barcart for our wedding and cannot say enough amazing things about Nicole.”
“Nicole handled everything with such grace and professionalism, even when unexpected challenges like yellow jackets showed up.”
“The cocktails were incredible, beautifully presented, and such a huge hit that they kept selling out.”
“She was so easy to work with, had a fun and positive personality, and was always quick to respond to any questions I had.”
“The whole process of working with Hot to Trot is exciting and easy- there is price transparency, great communication and WONDERFUL outcomes.”
From the reviews
Like good food, good drinks make an event. Hot to Trot brings the ambiance, the class and absolutely amazing drinks. I've had the pleasure of experiencing these cocktail/mocktail masterpieces at two events + my wedding. One was at Llama Bingo (yes!
I can’t say enough amazing things about Nicole! She didn’t just bartend our wedding - she created an experience. Nicole crafted custom drinks specifically designed to match our wedding, and she even named them after our dogs, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch that had our guests talking all night.
We hired Hot to Trot Mobile Barcart for our wedding and cannot say enough amazing things about Nicole. From start to finish everything was seamless, thoughtful, and so fun. The cocktails were incredible, beautifully presented, and such a huge hit that they kept selling out.
Nicole went absolutely above and beyond in making our Martini Bar dreams come to life!! Every detail was perfect… from our custom menu, to the disposable martini cups, to the garnishes on top EVERYTHING was thought through perfectly! Nicole herself was nothing short of amazing.
Booking Hot to Trot Bartending Co. for a wedding
Weddings come up for Hot to Trot Bartending Co. — confirmed on their own site, so they'll know the rhythm of the day: cocktail hour hits all at once, then the bar settles into a steady hum until the last dance. Two numbers get your quote right. First, the staffing math: the standard rule is one bartender per 50–75 guests — so a 150-guest wedding usually means two to three bartenders, and going thin here is the classic cocktail-hour line mistake. Second, drinks per guest: plan on roughly two drinks in the first hour and one per hour after; a dry-hire bartender can turn that into an exact shopping list for your headcount so nothing runs out and nothing goes back to the store.
Check wedding info on their site Wedding bartender guide & checklist →
Corporate events with Hot to Trot Bartending Co.
Reviews and the service's own materials mention corporate events at Hot to Trot Bartending Co. — holiday parties, launches, client mixers. For office events, three things are worth settling on the first call: whether they carry the liquor liability insurance your building or venue requires, whether they can run a mocktail or zero-proof menu alongside the bar, and how invoicing works if your company needs a W-9 and net-30 terms. More on hiring a corporate event bartender →
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