Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions. Got a query about Velvet Betty that’s not on the list? Get in touch!

 

FAQs

What sort of events does Betty do?

Betty is perfect for 

  • weddings, engagements and proposals

  • private parties

  • birthdays

  • garden parties, picnics and brunches

  • community events

  • corporate events

  • photo shoots

She’s even been known to serve tea, coffee and the occasional glass of bubbles to well deserving parents at kids’ parties!

Betty caters for all event sizes and types. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration for 20 of your closest family and friends, a once-in-a lifetime event of 200+, a corporate coffee morning or anything in between, Betty and the team can help make it seamless, memorable and unique.

What does Betty provide?

Amazing bar and hot beverage service, that’s what!

All of our bar service packages include

  • Hire of the lovely Velvet Betty

  • Drinks consultation including drinks list design, advice about quantities/shopping required and cocktail and cocktail design.

  • RSA certified and experienced bar tenders

  • Glassware for up to 100 people

  • The first 50kg of ice

  • Premium garnishes for the first 100 drinks

  • A refreshment station with dispensers of infused water and tumblers

  • 3 giant lawn games

We also provide some styling items, mismatched vintage tea-cups for your hot drinks, a beautiful cake slicing set and vintage mismatched cake plates and forks for cake slicing and service.We also have additional giant lawn games for you and your guests to enjoy, if 3 just won’t do the trick.

What does Betty serve? 

Betty serves anything from beer, cider, wine and champagne to barista coffee and tea, mixed drinks, delicious high-quality alcohol-free options and, of course the very best cocktails and mocktails.

What about cocktails?

Yes please - we love cocktails!!

Shaken, stirred and built in the glass - we love them all. We offer up to 3 standard cocktails/mixed options per event, chosen by you (we’ve got tonnes of ideas, if you want them. Did someone say mojito?). You provide the alcohol and mixers and we provide best-quality garnishes, home-made syrups and glassware.

Is Betty BYO?

For most events, Velvet Betty caravan bar is 100% BYO. That means you purchase and supply the drinks from your chosen suppliers, and our RSA qualified and experienced staff serve them in style directly from the caravan.

Can Betty do coffee?

Can she ever! With a two group head professional Sab coffee machine on board and a team of trained and experienced baristas, Betty loves to do coffee.

We use locally roasted coffee beans, the very best speciality teas and a locally made delicious hot chocolate blend. Betty provides best quality milks including dairy options, soy, almond and oat. Chasing other milks? Just say the word and we’ll stock the fridges.

Where can Betty go?

Betty measures 2m wide, 2.5m tall and 4.3m long (when unhitched from the car) so she’s a perfect fit in any venue including outdoor and indoor event spaces, backyards, front yards, paddocks and parks.

Based in Perth, Betty loves to travel so she can be part of your event whether it’s close to the city, north of Perth or in the beautiful Southwest of Western Australia.

Travel fees may apply outside of 30km from the Perth CBD but we keep these as low as possible, and fully itemise them so you know what we’re charging and why. 

Do you do table service?

We find it works best for us to serve drinks straight from Betty – it means your guests aren’t kept waiting and it’s a great way for them to mingle with each other at the bar.  

Our staff regularly pop out of Betty to collect empty glasses and bottles for disposal. If part of your event includes a sit-down meal let us know - we can chat about special options.

Please note we don’t usually have time to clear crockery, cutlery or food items - we recommend you have waitstaff available so your event stays neat and tidy for your guests.

What if our event is in a park?

Lovely! You may need to obtain relevant permits from your local council – let us know if you need a hand.

Because Betty is light and easy to manoeuvre, she often gets special permission to park on grass when others can’t.

Do you have public liability insurance?

Absolutely! We’re fully insured. Let us know if you need the details and we’ll send them straight through.

Are the bar staff and bartistas of Team Betty trained? 

All Team Betty staff have Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificates and extensive bar and hospitality experience.

Our staff are also trained and experienced baristas who take real pride in pulling the perfect shot of coffee for you and frothing the milk just so.  

They’re friendly, professional and pay close attention to detail… and all around alot of fun!

Does Betty work as a pop-up cafe/coffee caravan?

She sure does! Get in touch to let us know what you’re after.

How much does it cost to hire Velvet Betty?

We tend to tailor our packages to your event – they’re all so different, and we like to provide customised service.

We do have standard packages available though - for more information and to chat about what might work best for your event, please get in touch using the Contact Us button below.