A Guide to Mobile Bars & Back Up Service

Introduction

Welcome to the vibrant world of catering and event hosting, where dazzling your guests and creating lasting memories is paramount. At FWE, we understand that exceptional service and unforgettable experiences are crucial for your success. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our innovative mobile bars and back bar units—including the CB and BBC Series, and the versatile SIC and PSC lines for back up service options.

In this guide, we’ll explore what makes each series unique, helping you select the perfect units for your needs. We’ll also dive into custom solutions we’ve crafted for specific clients, ensuring you never have to settle for less than perfect. Expect to discover how our sleek finishes and functional designs can enhance any event, making every gathering smooth and spectacular.

Curious about the specifics? Up next, you’ll find easy-to-navigate buttons that will whisk you away to detailed sections on our CB series’ flexibility, the BBC series’ adaptability, the stunning aesthetics of our units, the practical benefits of our back bars, and our custom project innovations. Dive in and experience how FWE is revolutionizing event hosting.

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FWE’s Mobile Bars: Where Durability Meets Design

In the bustling world of catering and event hosting, the equipment you choose becomes an extension of the service you provide. Recognizing this, FWE has meticulously engineered its mobile bars and back bar units to offer unmatched durability and aesthetic appeal. The secret? A combination of robust construction and elegant finishing touches that ensure each piece is not just functional but also visually captivating.

Engineered to Endure

At FWE, a cornerstone of our manufacturing process is an uncompromising commitment to durability, this is why we highlight it on almost every single one of our blog posts. The durability of each unit that we manufacture is a point of pride, and we design each to be a staple within your business, kitchen, or mobile catering company for years to come.

Our mobile bars and back bar units are constructed on a foundation of heavy-duty stainless steel tubular welded base frames, meticulously engineered to withstand the challenges of mobile catering and frequent event use. This durable framework ensures each unit is not only capable of enduring the physical demands of transport but also designed for longevity, providing our clients with a reliable service solution event after event. Coupled with durable-designed casters, our products offer unparalleled stability and ease of movement, making them ideal for the dynamic environment of event hosting. It’s this dedication to robust construction that sets FWE apart, ensuring that each product we offer is a testament to our commitment to quality and endurance.

Aesthetic Versatility

The appearance of our mobile bars and back bar units is just as important as their functionality, which is why we have designed four separate designs for the CB, BBC, PSC, and SIC series. Aesthetics are a key part of our design process, this is to ensure that each product not only performs exceptionally but also enhances the ambiance of any event or setting. Our dedication to aesthetic versatility allows clients to tailor their selections to fit seamlessly into any theme or decor, making each unit an integral part of the event’s success.

Our commitment to visual appeal is reflected in the broad range of customizable finishes we offer. Whether your venue calls for the modern sophistication of stainless steel, the classic warmth of wood, or the personalized touch of laminate options, FWE has a finish to match, the full list of our finishes can be found here, but this is a quick overview:

Weather-All Stainless Steel (S Series): For those seeking a sleek, contemporary look, our stainless steel finish offers durability and style, perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Professional Laminate Series: Providing a spectrum of color and pattern choices, from Black Buka Bark to Pinnacle Walnut, our laminate finishes allow for unparalleled customization, blending durability with personal style.
Executive Maple (ES Series) and Architectural Mahogany Wood (AS Series): For an added layer of elegance and sophistication, our wood finishes, available in shades like Natural English Oak and Cherry Walnut, bring a rich, inviting atmosphere to any event.

The aesthetic appeal of our products extends beyond their finishes. The design of each unit incorporates thoughtful details that contribute to its overall beauty and functionality. From the smooth lines and ergonomic features that facilitate service, to the integration of elements like mirrored canopies in select models, every aspect of an FWE product is designed with an eye toward creating a harmonious balance between form and function.

The CB Series: Elevating Can and Bottle Event Service

In the event hosting and catering world, can and bottle service is a fundamental yet nuanced task. It’s all about delivering quickly, getting the details right, and seamlessly blending into the event’s atmosphere. These details are what led us to design the CB Series, offering a tailored solution that streamlines service, perfecting those finer points that may slow your service down while also having the ability to match the elegance of any occasion with the ability to affix any of the styles we spoke about in the previous section.

At the heart of the CB Series is a design specifically engineered to enhance the efficiency of your can and bottle service. This specialization makes the CB Series not just a part of your event setup but a pivotal element that guarantees smooth, seamless service across a diverse array of event types. From casual gatherings to high-end receptions, whether it’s a bustling outdoor concert or an intimate indoor celebration, the CB Series ensures that every can and bottle is presented to your guests with the utmost care and professionalism.

Its adept handling of cans and bottles, combined with effortless mobility, equips your team to elevate service standards, ensuring every interaction leaves guests with an impression of quality and a memorable experience.

Streamlined Service

The CB Series elevates event service with its carefully considered features that prioritize efficiency and user-friendliness. Stainless steel condiment holders are seamlessly integrated into each unit, providing easy access to garnishes and cocktail essentials, which expedites the drink preparation process. The inclusion of removable speed rails further enhances this efficiency, keeping frequently used mixers and bottles within easy reach and significantly speeding up the drink assembly process without compromising the quality of service.

Additionally, the series is designed with a premium stainless steel work area that not only withstands the rigors of frequent use but also simplifies maintenance. This area is engineered for easy cleaning, allowing staff to efficiently manage wipe-downs between orders and perform thorough clean-ups after events, which is essential for maintaining a hygienic service environment.

Underneath the work surface, the CB Series offers ample storage space, cleverly utilizing the area to keep extra stocks, tools, and other essentials neatly organized and out of sight. This helps maintain an uncluttered and efficient service area. An optional kick plate can be added to protect the unit from physical impacts during use, preserving both its functionality and aesthetic appeal over time.

Enhanced Beverage Service with Insulated Ice Bins

Central to the functionality of the CB Series is its ice storage solution. The insulated ice bins are designed to maintain the optimal temperature of beverages throughout any event. Capable of holding up to 60 lbs. of ice, these bins ensure that bartenders have a continuous supply of ice, crucial for delivering perfectly chilled drinks. For larger events, the 8-foot models are equipped with dual ice bins, effectively doubling the available ice capacity and minimizing the frequency of refills. This feature is pivotal in keeping service running smoothly, allowing staff to focus more on guest interactions rather than the logistical concern of refilling ice storage.

The bins also feature a built-in sliding stainless steel cover that helps preserve the ice for longer durations by minimizing exposure to ambient temperatures. This design enhancement prevents the ice from melting quickly and streamlines access for bartenders, allowing them to serve chilled beverages efficiently. Additionally, each bin includes a smart drain and plug system, essential for managing meltwater. This system prevents dilution of drinks, a crucial detail for ensuring that each beverage served maintains its intended flavor and strength, thereby enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

Why you should choose the CB Series

Choosing the CB Series is about embracing a solution that integrates efficiency, specialized design, and aesthetic adaptability to elevate any event’s beverage service. With its comprehensive features designed specifically for optimal can and bottle service, the CB Series stands as an indispensable tool for any event, ensuring each drink served enhances the overall guest experience. This series represents FWE’s dedication to innovation, quality, and versatility in catering equipment, making every event not just successful, but memorably exceptional.

BBC Series

The BBC Series represents a significant advancement in beverage dispensing technology beyond traditional can and bottle service. Designed for versatility and adaptability, this series supports a broad array of beverage dispensing needs, including Pre-Mix, Post-Mix, and Bag-in-Box capabilities. Tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern catering and event hosting, the BBC Series emerges as a comprehensive solution, enabling the effortless delivery of an expanded beverage menu with both efficiency and style.

Capable of seamlessly transitioning between different dispensing systems, the BBC Series ensures that every guest’s preference is catered to with precision—from sparkling sodas to sophisticated cocktails, all served at their optimal temperature. Beyond its adaptability, the BBC Series is engineered for operational ease, integrating smoothly into any service workflow. This efficiency allows staff to maintain high service standards during peak times and enhances the overall experience, ultimately benefiting your bottom line by ensuring consistent, high-quality service.

Customization and Service Options

The BBC Series is designed with customization at its forefront, ensuring that each beverage station not only meets the functional needs of any event but also aligns seamlessly with the operational style and aesthetics of the venue. This flexibility is key to optimizing both staff efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Versatile Configuration Options: The series includes removable speed rails and optional condiment holders, which provide essential organizational benefits. These features allow for quick access to mixers, bottles, and garnishes, streamlining the beverage preparation process. By customizing the layout of the service area, staff can ensure that the most-used items are always within arm’s reach, thereby enhancing service speed and reducing the time guests spend waiting.

Practical Service Enhancements: Recognizing the importance of efficiency during events, the BBC Series offers optional additions such as towel rings. These rings are strategically placed to ensure that towels are always available for quick wipe-downs, helping maintain a clean and presentable service area with minimal effort. This focus on practicality helps staff manage spills and maintain hygiene standards effortlessly throughout the event.

Designed for Versatility and Aesthetic Appeal: The BBC Series supports a range of customizable options that allow for complete integration into any event’s theme or décor. Whether you’re setting up for a small private function or a large public gathering, the modular design elements of the BBC Series can be configured to perfectly suit the day’s requirements. This adaptability not only enhances the functionality of the service station but also contributes to the overall aesthetic and experience of the event.

These customization options underscore the BBC Series’ commitment to providing versatile and efficient service solutions. With its user-centered design and customizable features, the BBC Series is an excellent choice for professionals looking to elevate their beverage service in a manner that is both stylish and practical.

Dispensing Capabilities

The BBC Series by FWE redefines beverage service standards with advanced dispensing capabilities, designed to meet the diverse demands of today’s dynamic catering and event hosting environments. This series is equipped to handle both Pre-Mix and Post-Mix systems, providing exceptional versatility for serving a wide range of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages with consistent quality, ensuring every guest enjoys their drink exactly as expected.

Adding to its comprehensive functionality, the BBC Series incorporates Bag-in-Box capabilities, facilitating the delivery of an expanded beverage menu. This feature allows for the seamless service of various non-carbonated drinks, enhancing the array of choices available to guests.

The design also includes a dedicated tank storage area capable of accommodating up to four 5-gallon tanks and one CO2 tank, significantly reducing the need for frequent refills and enabling staff to focus more on guest service.

A standout feature of the BBC Series is the optimized ice sink and circuit chiller, which includes a 50lb capacity ice sink with enclosed foam insulation and a sealed-in cold plate. This setup ensures that beverages are maintained at their ideal temperature, with a stainless steel sliding cover and efficient drain system that protect the ice and maintain optimal hygiene and functionality throughout the event.

With its focus on operational efficiency and precision, the BBC Series features intuitive controls and strategically placed storage areas for quick changes of CO2 tanks and easy replenishment of containers. These features are designed to minimize training time and maximize service speed, making the BBC Series a prime choice for enhancing beverage service efficiency in any event setting.

Why you should choose the BBC Series

The BBC Series is the ideal choice for professionals seeking a versatile and efficient beverage service solution. This series supports a broad range of dispensing options, including Pre-Mix, Post-Mix, and Bag-in-Box, allowing for flexible beverage offerings tailored to any event’s needs. With customizable features like removable speed rails and condiment holders, each unit can be adapted to enhance operational efficiency and complement the aesthetics of any setting. Investing in the BBC Series means choosing durability, style, and superior functionality that can elevate the beverage experience at your events, making every gathering a standout success.

Back-Up Bars

In the event hosting industry, the back bar is much more than just a functional area—it’s a pivotal hub for both service efficiency and aesthetic excellence. At FWE, we’ve tailored our range of back bar solutions to meet the varied demands of any venue, ensuring that operations are smooth and guest experiences are exceptional.

We recognize that the back bar is the backbone of beverage service, where attention to detail can significantly enhance the overall event atmosphere. That’s why we developed our specialized back bar units which marry functionality with elegant design to raise your service standards.

Our back bar solutions are engineered to streamline workflows, increase storage capabilities, and offer superior durability and style. Whether hosting an elegant wedding, a formal corporate event, or a relaxed gathering, our back up bars ensure comprehensive service coverage. These units integrate seamlessly into your event space with options for customizable configurations and stylish finishes, complementing any theme or decor.

Explore our diverse range of back bar solutions and see how our innovative designs can revolutionize your event hosting, making every occasion memorable and every service moment flawless.

SIC-200:

Keep your events cool and your guests refreshed with the SIC-200 Ice Cart. This mobile marvel is your go-to for reliable ice storage, ensuring you never run low during any event. Designed with mobility in mind, the SIC-200 glides effortlessly across both indoor and outdoor settings, thanks to its shock-absorbent stainless steel frame and durable construction. With a 200lb insulated ice bin, it keeps ice perfectly chilled, making sure every drink is served just right.

The cart’s easy-to-slide stainless steel cover gives quick access to ice, keeping it cold even during the busiest gatherings. Cleanup is a breeze too, with a handy drain valve and smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. Choose from the same finishes to match the rest of your mobile bar like stainless steel, elegant wood, or customizable laminate. And with optional graphic wraps and robust casters, the SIC-200 isn’t just practical—it’s a stylish part of your decor. Elevate your event experience with the SIC-200 Ice Cart, where functionality meets finesse.

HS-24

At today’s events, hygiene is as crucial as the entertainment. The FWE HS-24 mobile hand sink ensures your venue meets the highest health and safety standards with a design that combines superior functionality and sleek aesthetics. Equipped with motion sensors, the faucet and soap dispenser operate touchlessly, enhancing safety by minimizing the risk of cross-contamination—a must-have for any event location.

Designed to withstand the demands of transport, the HS-24 is built from durable stainless steel and features robust, maintenance-free casters. This portability makes it reliable in any setting, from busy corporate gatherings to outdoor celebrations. The unit includes a 5-gallon fresh water tank and a 7.5-gallon waste water tank, complemented by a fast-heating adjustable water heater, ensuring handwashing is consistently easy and pleasant for your guests and staff.

Moreover, the HS-24 is not just functional—it’s also elegantly designed to integrate seamlessly into your event setup. With options to wrap the sinks in the same finishes as our other bar products, the HS-24 ensures a cohesive look across all service areas. Whether you choose a modern stainless steel or a rich wood finish, your handwashing stations will perfectly match the rest of your catering setup, significantly enhancing the overall aesthetic and professionalism of your event environment.

PSC and SPSC Shelving

Crafted with a keen eye for durability and aesthetic appeal, each model is built on a robust stainless steel tubular welded base frame. This foundation ensures that the units can withstand the rigors of mobile use, absorbing shocks during transport without compromising on stability or style. Whether it’s the sleek, all-stainless steel construction of the SPSC series or the rich wood finishes of the PSC models, our back bars offer superior durability and a premium look.

Designed with the professional in mind, these back bars feature easy-to-clean surfaces and are equipped with optional locking doors to secure liquor, mixers, and other supplies. Each unit comes in a variety of styles—Weather-All, Professional, Executive, and Architectural—with further customization available through a selection of laminates or wood stains. This allows each back bar to be perfectly tailored to match the decor and theme of any event, ensuring a cohesive look across all service areas.

The functionality extends beyond mere storage. The mirrored canopy option adds a touch of sophistication and extends the utility of the space, making these units perfect not only for storing beverages but also for serving them elegantly. With the addition of larger casters and optional full perimeter bumpers, our PSC and SPSC series are as mobile as they are stylish, ensuring that they can be moved effortlessly to wherever they are needed most.

Our commitment to unparalleled quality and design makes the PSC and SPSC shelving units an essential part of any event where beverage service is key. They not only add grace to your setup but also ensure peak performance and profitability, truly reflecting our reputation as the choice of professionals in the industry.

FWE Custom Work

At FWE, our dedication to exceeding customer expectations is matched only by our commitment to innovation. Recognizing that outstanding event hosting and catering require precise, tailored solutions, we specialize in creating custom units that align perfectly with each client’s specific operational and aesthetic needs.

Dive into Customization: Our journey towards crafting your ideal solution begins with an understanding of the unique challenges you face and the specific demands of your service delivery. This thorough, consultative approach ensures that every customization we undertake is not just a modification but a significant enhancement tailored to improve efficiency and functionality.

Tailored Storage Solutions: We design storage units that fit unusual or uniquely shaped items, ensuring that everything from high-end stemware to bulky catering equipment has a secure and accessible place.
Custom-Made Bars and Counters: For venues requiring a specific layout or size, our custom bars and counters are designed from the ground up to fit into designated spaces perfectly, whether it’s a compact mobile bar for a small event space or an expansive counter for a grand banquet hall.
Integration with Third-Party Equipment: We excel in creating custom units with designated spaces specifically designed to accommodate third-party equipment such as kegerators, fridges, and glass washers. This customization ensures that all essential tools are seamlessly integrated into your service unit, providing everything you need within reach, thus enhancing the overall functionality and efficiency of your operations.

Innovative Features for Enhanced Service: Our custom units come equipped with innovative features that streamline service delivery and enhance guest interaction. Examples of our custom innovations include:

Adjustable and Modular Components: Elements like adjustable shelving, modular drawer systems, and reconfigurable compartments provide ultimate flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of different events.
Enhanced Durability Features: We use materials and construction techniques that ensure our custom units can withstand the rigors of frequent use and transportation, making them a long-lasting investment for our clients.

Collaborative Design Process: Leveraging decades of industry experience, we bring insight, creativity, and flexibility to every custom project. This process is collaborative from start to finish, involving clients in every step to ensure the final product not only meets but exceeds their expectations. From choosing materials and colors to integrating technology and ergonomic features, our goal is to create a product that enhances your brand’s image and operational efficiency.

Embark on Your Custom Project: Initiate a custom project with us and discover the potential of truly personalized design and craftsmanship. By partnering with FWE, you choose to enhance your operational success with equipment meticulously crafted to your specifications. Our custom solutions are more than just functional—they are a reflection of your brand and a pivotal element in elevating the guest experience at every event.

By opting for FWE’s custom solutions, you invest in more than equipment. You invest in a partnership dedicated to crafting bespoke solutions that elevate your service offerings and create memorable experiences for your guests.

Elevating Every Event with FWE

As we wrap up this guide to FWE’s mobile bars and custom backup service solutions, it’s clear that the success of an event lies in the details—from the sleek design and durability of our bars to the precision of our tailored configurations. At FWE, we are committed to not just meeting but exceeding the expectations of our clients, ensuring every event is memorable and every guest experience is exceptional. Whether you are looking to enhance your event with our ready-to-deploy mobile bars or require a custom solution that fits your unique needs, FWE is your partner in creating unforgettable moments. We invite you to reach out and discuss how our innovations can transform your event hosting experience, one successful gathering at a time. Let FWE help you make each event not just an occasion, but a standout celebration of excellence.

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