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Hive is New England’s full service cocktail catering company on wheels.
Hive's two Airstreams (one from 1983 and another from 1974) both feature creative lounge and seating areas, handcrafted wood finishes and eclectic design elements that stun unlike any other. 
The Lowdown
Type
Bar / Club / LoungeCamping / GlampingOther
Views
BayCityscapeCoastlineFarm ViewGardenLakeMeadow/FieldMountainsParkRolling HillsStreet
Style
Contemporary
Eclectic
Industrial
Mid-Century Modern
Whimsical
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Hive is New England’s full service cocktail catering company on wheels, offering event hosts an innovative and unique alternative to traditional bar service that is truly wow-worthy. Hive's two Airstreams (one from 1983 and another from 1974) both feature creative lounge and seating areas, handcrafted wood finishes and eclectic design elements that stun unlike any other.

Hive can serve as a full-service bar, promotional space, lounge, meeting space, green room, or whatever you envision it to be. We provide services for weddings, pop-up events, conventions, promotional events, trade shows, holiday or birthday parties, corporate events, and many other personal, business, and community events.

Hive specializes in designing unique drink menus customized to you and your event. We have access to craft breweries throughout New England and many years of experience in the wine business. Our passion is creating hand-crafted and unique cocktail menus, using the highest quality ingredients and experimenting with new infusions and flavors with aromatics, spices, and herbs. As a full-bar and event coordination service, we enjoy recreating the classics and inventing modern signature cocktails, like our Sage Brown Derby and a Sour Cherry & Yuzu Bellini. Our wine, beer and cocktail experts are excited to create a custom bar menu for your special event.

Hive is full-insured and licensed and provides TIPS certified, experienced bar professionals.

Capacity

Seated
500
Buffet
N/A
Standing
500
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Additional charges

Full Service: Base is $2,000 - $3,000 based on guest count + Bar selections
Rental only: Base is $3,000-$5,000 based on guest count (because menu design is Hive's focus, the base rental fee is higher for clients who opt to only rent an Airstream and to have another vendor provide alcohol).
Luxury Canvas Glamping Tents: Base is $500 per tent (sleeps two) + Labor ($35 per hour / average setup & breakdown is 5 hours)
Addtl fees = Travel ($1.50 per mile outside of 25 mile radius of Boston) / Labor ($35 per hour for bartenders and $25 per hour for barracks)

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2012
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Can Select The Caterer Of Their Choice
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
In addition to two full-equipped Airstream bars, Hive has a line of luxurious canvas glamping tents that can be fully-styled with beds and complete decor to enhance any event or weekend-long celebration. 
 

Some basic parameters for what Hive needs in order to work your event efficiently and safely.

  1. Hive is a modified mobile trailer that is towed into place. Depending on the size and layout of your venue, Hive can be set up either outside or inside. However, not all locations will have the capacity to accommodate Hive. A minimum of 32 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 10 feet in height is required. Weight is not typically an issue.
    With the right accommodations, Hive can be self-sufficient in terms of generating water and electricity. A standard 120 volt outlet that can serve 20 amps or more is optimal. A standard garden hose spigot is all that we need for a water connection. While recommended, these hook ups are not required, and we can provide a generator if necessary.
    We also recommend no more than a 5% pitch in grade, so that we can safely tow and set up Hive at your venue.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about these specifications. We are flexible and will do what we can to make Hive work for your event

Amenities
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Venue Features
Design:
Hive's two Airstreams (one from 1983 and another from 1974) both feature creative lounge and seating areas, handcrafted wood finishes and eclectic design elements that stun unlike any other.

With two personally designed mobile bars, each has a personality of its own and can be enhanced with your decor. Our inspiration came from mid-century modern interiors that is warm and inviting.
Standout venue features:
Custom craft cocktails are designed with each couple, party host or planner to bring their favorite tastes and flavor combinations to life.
Extra perks:
Hive has a line of luxury canvas glamping tents available for rent - each to be styled perfectly to match your celebration's design aesthetic.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Hive has had the pleasure of being by Boston Weddings Magazine for Best Bar Service in 2016. Have has also been featured in The Boston Globe, Chronicle, and Design New England amongst other notable media outlets creative event service.
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