The UK's leading drinks agency. Events, consultancy and strategy for the hospitality & drinks sector
(14)
TCS, an innovative agency, established in 2009 to deliver a range of services to the drinks and events industry. Our core bar-focussed services include staffing solutions, campaign activations, events delivery, and drinks consultancy services. We deliver projects internationally for the world’s leading planners, agencies, brands, and events. With regional hubs in Edinburgh, Manchester and Oxford,
we are the only agency of our type who can offer a truly seamless national delivery with ROI front and centre.
POPPING UP //
Looking back a few years to event managing the Mr Foggs Winter Terrace for the nightlife maestros Inception Group.
Broadgate Circle hosted us for a month as we smashed out Mr Foggs signature serves for the Christmas crowds in the city. As always an A+++ bar team representing TCS on the ground.
FACTS //
Did you know - we have 2000+ bar staff on our database who are trained and inducted. Our bar teams are the crème of the UK events industry and we deliver services for incredible brands and companies including Edrington, Smart Group, Rhubarb, Absolute Taste, Stoli Global, Red Bull, Amber Beverage Group….the list goes on.
Since 2009, our 25 person HQ has run bars for the leading events, brands, planners, corporate and private clients in the UK.
We love what we do and love the uk drinks and events industries.
SUSTAINABILITY //
With and the heroic team
Strategy and delivery of a sustainability campaign to promote the first steps of Stoli’s mission to full sustainability by 2025.
Our framework - Where/How/Waste was created as a playbook for the on-trade to activate their interpretations of sustainability. We worked with Murder Inc on developing the pilot of the project with the venue.
Mixing up a storm.
Our team gathered an expert panel of drinks brand owners, marketers and event planners to look ahead to 2023....
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/drink-trends-2023
2023 drink trends explained. Learn how the how the cost of living crisis will impact the drinks industry with our drink trends 2023 report.
10 Days. 5000+ Serves.
One month on and we're still thinking about London Cocktail Week
PIKA TINI // Congratulations to of , ELIT Vodka's Martini Masters 2022 Champion.
After winning the elit Vodka UK heats, delivered by The Cocktail Service and , Arturo faced off against the other finalists at the Athens Bar Show, impressing the judges with his signature Martini ‘Pika-Tini’, which showcased the future of the sustainable Martini using honey from the bee hives on the roof of the Rosewood Hotel, home of Scarfe's Bar.
The elit Martini masters was a masterclass in style, creativity and taste.
Discover how we brought this unique cocktail competition to life: https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/portfolio/elit-martini-masters/
Halloween Cocktail Idea: the Co**se Reviver No 2
Here's a shot we captured for a client last year - to make the drink you'll need:
25ml Gin
25ml Lillet Vermouth
25ml Cointreau Liqueur
5ml Absinthe
25ml Lemon Juice
Shake it up with ice and then strain into a coupe glass.
A sophisticated, yet spooky serve!
Work at the UK's most exclusive events 🥂
Our events team are looking for superstars to join us for the busy Winter events season.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3sz80M0
Good luck to our new Brand Development Executive Joe who is representing TCS at the Signal Hill Whisky cocktail competition later today!
Today is your final chance to check out the Little Cocktail Village at Covent Garden featuring Rooster Rojo, Stoli Vodka, Bumbu Rum and Puerto de Indias UK
🍸 £7 Cocktails
🍹 Unique Serves
🐓Immersive Experiences
Amber Beverage UK
The Stoli Fire Truck is at London Cocktail Week 🔥🔥🔥
Try delicious vodka cocktails and discover a limited edition vodka bottle designed by Jason Naylor
Amber Beverage UK Stoli Vodka
Seville via London 💃
Keep the summer vibes going with Puerto de Indias UK at London Cocktail Week's Covent Garden Village
Rolling Stone calls it "one of the best rum brands to try right now"
Luckily for you, Bumbu Rum is at the London Cocktail Week village in Covent Garden.
Discover their signature rum punch along with £7 cocktails.
Tequila brand Rooster Rojo are launching their brand new Ahumado Smoked Tequila, and you can try it at London Cocktail Week!
Try cocktails from £7 and taste the full range with the Rooster Rojo master blender and global brand ambassador.
Amber Beverage UK
Discover London Cocktail Week's Covent Garden Cocktail Village...
The Little Cocktail Village in Covent Garden is the perfect place to start your evening, with immersive pop-up bars serving an array of delicious £7
LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK // We're back at the UK's largest cocktail celebration supporting clients Amber Beverage UK with a pop up in Covent Garden.
Come on down to discover £7 cocktails, a brand new smoked tequila, limited edition Stoli Vodka bottles, a devilish rum punch and delicious strawberry gin.
RATE OUR GARNISH // a creamy pear sour we created for a shoot for
50ml Pear Brandy
50ml Pear Nectar
25ml Syrup
12.5ml Lemon
1 Egg White / 8 drops vegan foamer
For the garnish, cut a pear lengthways in half. Then carefully slice out the segment, making sure to keep a sharp tip.
Follow us for
The best places to drink at London Cocktail Week:
The Little Cocktail Village in Covent Garden is the perfect place to start your evening, with immersive pop-up bars serving an array of delicious £7
NEW: Paradiso in Barcelona is officially the World's Best Bar
As The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, is hosted outside London for the first time in Barcelona’s Cúpula de las Arenas, the host city also boasts the new No.1: Paradiso. The Barca bar’s co-owners, Giacomo Giannotti and Margarita Sader, took to the stage at an emotional awards cere...
Spicy and exotic, this twist on the classic martini is reminiscent of stuffed peppers.
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/pikant-martini-recipe
The Pikant Martini recipe created for the elit Martini Masters cocktail competition. A spicy martini reminiscent of stuffed peppers
Hiring the right people to support your event and know their roles is essential.
Here are six key traits you should be looking for when hiring event staff:
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/what-to-look-for-hiring-event-staff
Learn what to look for when hiring event staff. The key characteristics of event staff and how to find event staff which suit your needs.
The team are set up and ready to go at Silverstone for the Booker Trade Show, showcasing Edrington UK's wonderful range of products.
A smoky, coffee infused take on the classic Negroni, the Sailor’s Negroni is the perfect conversation starter for your next event.
In honour of Negroni Week, here's an interesting twist on the famous cocktail:
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/sailors-negroni/
Our cocktail recipes allow you to make your favourite drinks at home yourself. View our Sailors Negroni recipe and impress at your party or event.
In our latest review of drinks brand product launches, Glengoyne Whisky "The Offline Edition" offers a digital free experience.
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/glengoyne-whisky-offline-edition-brand-activation
In our latest review of drinks brand product launches, Glengoyne Whisky "The Offline Edition" offers a digital free experience.
Wisher Vodka has a unique concept: the premium handcrafted Vodka named after a simple wish of the founders Kimberly LaRose and Emily Gillis-Terry is the first spirit launched in the Metaverse.
https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/wisher-vodka-metaverse-launch
Monday saw the UK final of the competition in London, with Arturo Burzio from Rosewood London taking first place.
Congratulations Arturo, who heads to the Global Finals at the Athens Bar Show ✈
With judges including elit Vodka Global Brand Ambassador Jack Sotti, Oli Dodd from CLASS Bar Mag, and Maura Milia from The Connaught this was an amazing project to deliver with MPR Communications.
Well done to all contestants, including our very own drinks consultant Charlotte Clarke who came in 2nd place and Luigi Tartaglia from The Stafford London in 3rd.
Today we join those across the country in paying our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A life dedicated to public service and duty, during periods of great change and adversity.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family and the British public during this difficult time.
Take a break and ready about this delicious cocktail called.... "Take a Break"
Take A Break is a Japanese-inspired cocktail from an award-winning bar in Shanghai, the Sober Company's Sober Society. Learn the recipe here.
Still not entered ? What if we told you that you could win...
🇬🇷 a trip to Athens for the final
🏎️ an around-the-world trip to see Formula E
🍸 an opportunity to present your winning drink at the tracks
Only one week to go!
Help us take home the 👑 and enter now!
More details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters
Looking for a unique spirit for your next event? Try Pisco...
An overview of a native South American spirit and the national drink of both Chile and Peru, Pisco, a brandy to both these nations.
Everything you ever wanted to know about hiring mobile bars for events...
We have compiled a few things to consider when choosing a supplier for your mobile bar at your event to ensure high-quality services.
Bartenders - your country needs you! 🇬🇧
Only 2 weeks left to enter the elit Vodka competiton!
Show off your passion for all things martini, win once-in-a-lifetime prizes & represent Team GB 🙌
Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters for more details
Halfway into the year and we're already seeing many of these predictions come true.
The drinks industry is in a period of massive change, exacerbated by the pandemic. 2021 saw some elements of pre-Covid life return, with a boom in summer events as restrictions were lifted. However, consumer habits remain markedly different from 2019. With increases in eCommerce as more of us stay a...
MANHATTAN BRUNCH //
Check out this delicious riff on the Manhattan cocktail
A delicious riff on the classic Manhattan cocktail from bartender Brenton Mowforth. Check out the recipe for the Manhattan Brunch here.
Sustainability is a key focus for the bar industry.
There is so much we can do, from using local suppliers to repurposing ingredients which would usually go to waste.
That's why the elit Vodka competition focus is Sustainability.
Find out how you can win an around the world trip to races by heading to the UK competition page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters
It's the UK's hottest cocktail competition 🔥
Read about the sustainable in Class Magazine
Check out elit Vodka for more details
Elit Vodka has announced the launch of the latest evolution of the brand’s global cocktail competition Elit Martini Masters. Previously known as the...
Win an around the world trip to visit stunning events! 🌍🏎
elit Vodka are looking for their next Martini Master with the launch of the
Bartenders from around the world will showcase their take on this iconic cocktail.
This year we're looking for bartenders who can bring the perfect sustainable martini to life and unearth the future of the classic cocktail.
Think you've got what it takes to represent the UK in a global cocktail competition?
Head over to elit Vodka to find out more and join the UK competition Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters/
HARVEST QUEEN // A mesmerising cocktail from the luxury 5-star hotel and bar, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.
Oriental, Singapore
Read more: https://www.thecocktailservice.co.uk/harvest-queen/
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Cocktail Service posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to The Cocktail Service:
Sustainability is a key focus for the bar industry. There is so much we can do, from using local suppliers to repurposing ingredients which would usually go to waste. That's why the elit Vodka #elitMartiniMasters competition focus is Sustainability. Find out how you can win an around the world trip to #FormulaE races by heading to the UK competition page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters #sustainabilecocktails #martini #bartenderlife
Win an around the world trip to visit stunning #FormulaE events! 🌍🏎 elit Vodka are looking for their next Martini Master with the launch of the #elitMartiniMasters Bartenders from around the world will showcase their take on this iconic cocktail. This year we're looking for bartenders who can bring the perfect sustainable martini to life and unearth the future of the classic cocktail. Think you've got what it takes to represent the UK in a global cocktail competition? Head over to elit Vodka to find out more and join the UK competition Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukelitmartinimasters/ #TasteOfExtraordinary #ImpossiblePerfection #formulaE #martini #traveladdict #LuxuryVodka #Mixology #SummerVibes #SummerIsComing #cocktailcompetition #BartendersOfInstagram #CocktailsOfInstagram #Cocktails #CocktailLover #aroundtheworldtrip #Vodka #VodkaDrinks #VodkaGram #PremiumVodka #vodkalove #drinkstagram #HomeCocktails #bartenderlife #craftcocktails #bartending #bartenders #barman #cocktailporn #cocktailsofinstagram
ASIA'S BEST BAR // Congratulations to Coa Hong Kong who take the top spot on the Asia's Best Bars list for another year running. Check out our website for the recipe for the ANCHO HIGHBALL (pictured) and other great recipes from the world's best bars. Have you visited Coa?
Want your business to be the top-listed Event Planning Service?
The Cocktail Service are the market leading mobile cocktail bar service in the UK. We deliver hundreds of events nationally every year for corporate clients, private clients, marketing agencies, venues and events planners.
We also create cocktail cocntent in photogrpahy, drinks videos and drinks industry articles via our website.
Follow and Subscribe to keep up to date.
