Your Private Bar

What Your Private Bar does

Your Private Bar is a Central Iowa mobile bartending and private event venue company founded in 2013 by Amber Cooper and headquartered in West Des Moines. The company operates two integrated service lines: Mobile Bar Services, which brings professional bartending staff, equipment, and beverage inventory to weddings, corporate events, private parties, and public events across Central Iowa, and a rentable Private Bar & Event Space at 1701 25th Street (Suite 100) accommodating up to 90 guests with projector, flat-screen TVs, and full audiovisual hookups. A separate Booqable-powered online store extends into party-equipment rentals.

The service model is fundamentally project-based and event-driven. A-la-carte packaging, an online pricing calculator, and Zoho-powered quote forms structure lead capture, while seven social platforms and an active blog drive top-of-funnel demand. Notable operational differentiators include the Ripple Maker machine for printing custom designs (logos, artwork) onto beverages, electronic ID scanning to enforce age compliance, and broad insurance coverage (Liquor Liability, General Liability, Workers' Comp, Commercial Auto, Commercial Umbrella) layered onto a Liquor License that supports both in-venue service and temporary event licensing at external venues.

Go-to-market is referral-led and horizontally segmented across weddings and private events, corporate and business events, and venue renters; additional micro-segments include wedding/event planners and public-event organizers. Pricing is quote-based with optional 20% gratuity, a Base Service Fee covering insurance and coordination, and ancillary fees (security, setup, cleaning). The company maintains industry memberships (Iowa Restaurant Association, US Bartenders Guild), attends the Nightclub & Bar Show, and has won repeated regional recognitions including 2022–2024 CityView Best of Des Moines, 2023–2024 Wedding Choice Awards, and a 2022 People's Choice Award. Following founder Amber Cooper's death on May 24, 2025, the business continues under family and staff.

Name

Your Private Bar

Legal name

Your Private Bar

Website

https://yourprivatebar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Your Private Bar is a Central Iowa mobile bartending service and private event venue founded in 2013. It provides professional bar staffing, signature cocktails and Ripple Maker customization for events, plus a 90-guest West Des Moines rental space and an online party-rentals store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Bartending and Event Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Mobile bartending services
• Private event venue
• Party rental equipment
• Wedding bar service
• Corporate event bartending

Headquarters

HQ city

West Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mobile Bar Services: Professional bartending services brought to customer locations for events. Services include staffing, bar setup, tools, equipment, supplies, ice, and alcoholic beverages in some scenarios. Offered on an a la carte basis enabling budget customization.
2. Venue Rental: Rental of their private event space in West Des Moines with or without bar service. The venue accommodates up to 90 guests and includes full audiovisual hookups, projector, and flat-screen TVs.
3. Party Rentals: Rental of party equipment and supplies through their online store (booqable.store).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Your Private Bar provides professional mobile bartending services that bring a fully equipped bar—including staff, equipment, supplies, ice, and beverages—to weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals, and private gatherings across Central Iowa. The company also operates a rentable private event venue in West Des Moines accommodating up to 90 guests with full audiovisual capabilities, and sells party rental equipment through an online store. Services include signature cocktail creation, mocktail design, Ripple Maker-printed custom drink decorations, and handling of temporary liquor license requirements for events at unlicensed venues.

Product overview

Your Private Bar operates as a mobile bartending and event venue company offering two integrated service lines: Mobile Bar Services (bringing professional bartending to any event location with signature cocktails, mocktails, and Ripple Maker drink decoration technology) and a Private Bar & Event Space (a rentable West Des Moines venue accommodating up to 90 guests with audiovisual capabilities). Additional offerings include Party Rentals through their online store, a Pricing Calculator for cost estimation, and Vendor Recommendations connecting clients with local event service providers. The company was founded in 2013 and serves Central Iowa, accommodating over 350 events annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Bar Services Professional mobile bartending service that brings a fully equipped bar to events such as weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and private gatherings across Central Iowa. Includes staffing, signature cocktail creation, mocktail design, and Ripple Maker-printed custom drink decorations, and is offered on an a la carte basis for budget customization.
• Private Bar and Event Space Rental A rentable private event venue located in West Des Moines near I-235, accommodating up to 90 guests, available with or without bar service. Features include full audiovisual hookups, projector, 3 flat-screen TVs, customizable cocktail menu, and flexible catering options.
• Party Rentals Equipment and supplies rental for events including bar setups, furniture, linens, and cocktail tables, sold through the company's online Booqable storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 350+ events per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Complete Weddings and EventsminorOthersRecommended wedding vendor partner providing complete event services including photography, videography, DJ services, and photo booth rentals in Central Iowa.
• Honey & Joy EventsminorOthersRecommended wedding planning vendor partner in Central Iowa.
• Metro RentalsminorOthersRecommended rental vendor partner for wedding and event equipment in Central Iowa.
• Cyd's CateringminorOthersRecommended catering vendor partner for wedding and event services in Central Iowa.
• Sunflower Chef CateringminorOthersRecommended catering vendor partner for wedding and event services in Central Iowa.
• Lidderdale CateringminorOthersRecommended catering vendor partner for wedding and event services in Central Iowa.
• Iowa Rent A CakeminorOthersRecommended wedding cake vendor partner in Central Iowa.
• Baratta's Restaurant and CateringminorOthersRecommended restaurant and catering vendor partner in Central Iowa.
• Andrew Hoyt MusicminorOthersRecommended wedding music vendor partner in Central Iowa.
• Shelly Sarver DesignsminorOthersRecommended floral design vendor partner for weddings in Central Iowa.
• Events Center WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred venue partner - a West Des Moines event venue accommodating up to 350 guests with theater movie screen, dance floor and other amenities. Cindy Eggley serves as contact. They feature Your Private Bar services at their venue.
• Des Moines Heritage CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred venue partner - a historic Des Moines venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Features Your Private Bar services at their venue.
• Iowa Restaurant AssociationminorOthersIndustry association membership providing professional development and networking opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
• US Bartenders GuildminorOthersProfessional guild membership for bartenders providing industry resources, training, and professional development.
• Nightclub & Bar ShowminorOthersAnnual industry trade show that the company attends for continued education in the bar and nightclub industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tap Truck: Tap Truck is a mobile bar franchise converting trucks and trailers into mobile bars for weddings and corporate events nationwide. Direct comparable to Your Private Bar's mobile bartending model with similar staffing, equipment, and event-driven GTM, but operating at scale through franchising rather than a single local market.
• Parched Group: Parched Group is a mobile bartending service specializing in weddings, private events, and corporate functions with curated cocktail menus. Directly comparable in service scope, custom-drink offerings, and event-driven delivery model.
• Mambo Mobile Bars: Mambo Mobile Bars operates mobile bar units for weddings, corporate events, and private parties with customizable beverage packages. Direct peer offering the same portable bar staffing and signature drink service that Your Private Bar provides to Central Iowa clients.
• Bottles & Bumps: Bottles & Bumps provides mobile bartending for weddings and private events with bar setup, staffing, and beverage packages. Comparable in business model, target customer (event hosts), and reliance on per-event bookings rather than fixed-location revenue.
• Mixed Up Mobile Bartending: Mixed Up Mobile Bartending delivers on-location bartending services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Directly comparable service offering, customer base, and a la carte customization approach for event hosts.
• The Traveling Tap: The Traveling Tap operates mobile bar setups for events in multiple markets across the U.S. Comparable in mobile bar delivery model, event-driven GTM, and customization of beverage menus for private and corporate clients.
• Sourced Craft Cocktails: Sourced Craft Cocktails provides mobile bar services with locally-sourced, craft cocktail menus for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in custom cocktail/menu focus, event-host customer segment, and premium positioning within mobile bartending.
• Shaker Mobile Bar: Shaker Mobile Bar operates portable bar services for private events, weddings, and corporate functions with custom drink offerings. Comparable in mobile delivery, signature cocktail customization, and reliance on event-host clientele.

Emerging players

• Hire A Bartender: Hire A Bartender is a marketplace connecting event hosts with professional bartenders for private and corporate events. Comparable in event-driven bartending service model but competes through a staffing marketplace rather than a fully-branded mobile bar offering.

Others

• Cocktails For A Cause-style community programs: Your Private Bar offers a 'Cocktails for a Cause' non-profit discount program; community-facing bartending-for-charity initiatives from operators like local Lions Clubs or Rotary fundraisers are adjacent service providers who occasionally overlap with mobile bartenders serving public events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yourprivatebar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@yourprivatebar
• Facebookfacebook.com/yourprivatebarservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/yourprivatebar
• Pinterestpinterest.com/YourPrivateBar
• TikToktiktok.com/@yourprivatebar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/your-private-bar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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