About Hodde Bros Beverage Co.
It goes back a century and involves a little beer ‘royalty.’ In 1915, Henry and Peter Hodde (rhymes with “Hottie”), sons of Helena Busch (yes, that Busch), launched the Hodde Bros Beverage Company, the first Budweiser distributor in Detroit. In 1920, Prohibition forced a shift in focus, and “Hodde Dew” cola was born. (“Howdy do,” get it? Olden times sure were quaint.) Hodde Dew would eventually be bought and absorbed by a larger pop-maker (we won’t name names). But Hodde Bros Beverage Company continued to thrive, serving the greater Detroit area well into the 1970s. Now, bringing a century of tradition with us, the Hodde Bros Beverage Company has ventured west, offering custom cocktail catering, staffing and mobile bar services to Southern California, the West Coast and beyond.
Services
Services
- Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
A good bar is the gathering point at any event—a great bar is also memorable. Far too often, people underestimate the importance of high-level cocktail and drinks service. Our aim is to help lift your event to the next level, delivering delicious cocktails and quality service to your guests. Remember, no good party has ever started with a salad!
The Airstream is modular and can be set up in multiple configurations, including as a bar, bar & lounge or bar & photo booth. Prices vary depending on event needs, dates and details. Reach out to us for more info.
No, the LED lighting features on all of our bars are offered free of charge with your booking. Our Airstream LED Bar offers a range of 20+ colors, custom setups and hundreds of lighting configurations.
It depends on the configuration you choose. In the bar/lounge setup, the Airstream can accommodate 10+ guests at once. Or in the bar/photo booth setup, 4-6. Certain setups also allow for access while the Airstream is configured as a full 12-foot bar.
Yes, our packages are all-inclusive. Based on your input, we'll estimate how many drinks (and how much alcohol) you will need for your event. Unlike some other cocktail catering services, any leftover alcohol from the event will be yours to keep.
You buy it, but we do all the work. Our tried-and-true formula will help predict how many drinks you'll need to serve, and how much beer, wine and alcohol you’ll want on hand. We’ll prepare an online shopping list for you to approve. Then all you do is enter your credit card info on a secure site, and we handle the rest (including delivery to your event venue).
Yes. We carry general and liquor liability insurance.
Bookings require a non-refundable 30% deposit. Clients may cancel up to 30 days prior to the event with no additional penalty. Cancellations made 11 - 29 days out will be charged 75% of the remaining invoice. Cancellations within 10 days of the event will be charged in full. Final payment due 10 days before the event.
Yes, we’re built to travel! No distance is too far! Contact us for more information. (Events over 50 miles from downtown Los Angeles incur a travel charge.)
The mother of Henry and Peter Hodde (pronounced "Hottie") was Helena Busch, niece of brewing pioneer and Budweiser co-founder Adolphus Busch. This makes him the (deep breath) great-great-great grand uncle of our Founder & CEO, Darci (Hodde) Kendall.
Our entire 12-foot oak bar can be removed, or partially removed, allowing for one end of the Airstream to be used as a photo booth or lounge. To find out more about our lounge and photo booth setups, please feel free to reach out.
Yes! The Airstream Mobile Bar is fully brandable and can be customized in multiple ways. All three panels of the 12-foot LED bar can be branded individually or collectively. The 12-foot aluminum gullwing can be transformed into a sign/billboard for your event. You can even wrap the entire 28-foot Airstream in your logo or branding. Reach out for more details.
In most scenarios involving bar service, we prefer to use our our staff who are trained on our equipment. However, a stand-alone rental may be possible. Please contact us for more details.
Most weddings and ‘non-public’ events do not require a liquor license. As a mobile beverage unit, per California state law, we are not allowed to carry one. However, temporary licenses for specific events can be accessed. If you have questions or aren’t sure about your needs, please contact us for more information.
We buy and coordinate delivery of all mixers, syrups, fruit, and glassware for your event. The cost is included in your quote.
We suggest reserving your date as soon as possible (especially in wedding season). But even if it’s next week, reach out! Plenty of 2019 dates are still available.
The Airstream Mobile Bar is ~28 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 9 feet tall (11 feet with the gullwing up). For help determining if it will fit in your event space, reach out and contact us.
We renovated our Airstream with your needs in mind, no matter what they are! All bar equipment is removable, so the space can be used for nearly any purpose. Need a pop-up store to market your product? We can be your mobile storefront during the day, and your bar/lounge at night. You can even take your show on the road and market in multiple cities! Contact us for more details.
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