180 Drinks

What 180 Drinks does

180 Drinks is a Mississauga, Ontario-based beverage catering company founded in 2017 that delivers integrated beverage, staffing, and equipment services for events across the Greater Toronto Area and 60+ Ontario cities. Its offering spans on-site full-service event bars (mobile bar, mobile bar truck, juice/smoothie/lemonade/coffee/mocktail/wine/beer/spirits/tea/hot chocolate/cocktail bars), self-serve delivery of bottled beverages and insulated box travelers, party and equipment rentals, event staffing, mixology classes, spirit tastings, bagged ice, and an online drink gift shop. The platform is anchored by a single Mississauga warehouse used as the origin point for distance-tiered delivery (0-15 km through 150+ km), an off-site cold-pressed juice production capability, a multi-format mobile fleet (mobile bars, mobile bar trucks, juice/smoothie/lemonade/coffee/hot chocolate/tea/beer/wine/champagne trucks), and Smart Serve certified bartenders operating from a public-health certified food-safe facility.

Underlying technology and operational differentiation include cold-pressed hydraulic juice extraction (preserving nutrients and enzymes, enabling broader menus with quieter, faster on-site service), custom-branded mobile trucks and 2"x2" 300 dpi custom bottle labels, INEI-standardized cappuccino preparation (25 ml ± 2.5 ml espresso topped with ~100 ml foam for ~150-160 ml total), SCAA-compliant 6 oz brewed coffee sizing, Lavazza arabica/robusta bean sourcing with on-demand grinding, and 64-100 cup insulated hot/cold box travelers with 7-8 hour heat retention versus 2-hour 12-cup retail equivalents.

Revenue is generated via quote-based full-service catering (pricing factors: service time, menu, guest count, rentals, branding, travel distance, full-serve vs self-serve format), unit-priced delivery SKUs (e.g., CAD $8.00 per 237 mL cold-pressed juice, CAD $144 for a 64-cup hot coffee box, CAD $176 for a 64-cup hot chocolate box), distance-tiered delivery fees ($26.60 for 0-15 km up to $266.00 for 136-150 km), party equipment rentals, mixology classes (in-person, virtual, hybrid), spirit tastings, bagged ice, and a drink gift shop with free-shipping thresholds ($150 shop, $175 mail). The go-to-market combines sales-led B2B quote funnels for enterprise and wedding buyers, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and field-based enterprise service, with a 25+ brand "Trusted By" wall (Disney, Google, Shopify, FedEx, McKinsey, Toronto Maple Leafs, SickKids, IKEA, PepsiCo, RBC, TD, BMW, Cîroc, Red Bull) serving as primary social proof. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, funding, or revenue.

Name

180 Drinks

Legal name

180 Drinks

Website

https://180drinks.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

180 Drinks is a Mississauga-based beverage catering company founded in 2017 that delivers integrated beverage, staffing, equipment rental, and event services across 60+ Ontario cities, serving corporate events, weddings, private parties, and DTC bulk beverage customers from a single warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Catering Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ), Specialty Coffee Adjacent Beverage Bars (Chai, Cacao, Alternative Lattes) (THAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Mobile beverage catering
• Event bar service
• Cocktail catering
• Mixology training classes
• Party equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-service catering packages: Custom-quoted, event-based pricing for full-service mobile bar/bartending, barista, juice bar, lemonade bar, smoothie bar, mocktail bar, cocktail bar, beer bar, wine bar, spirits bar, tea bar, hot chocolate bar, and iced tea bar. Price factors include service time, menu selections, guest count, rentals, branding options, travel distance, and service format. Recurring revenue tied to event calendar (weddings, corporate, holidays).
2. Mixology classes and cocktail/mixology certification: Public bartender classes with mixology training, plus private in-person and virtual cocktail classes for private groups. Recurring revenue stream, including certification-format programming.
3. Spirit tastings and beverage education experiences: Curated spirit tasting experiences (bourbon, cognac, gin, rum, scotch, tequila/mezcal, vodka, whisky) offered in-person, virtually, or hybrid. Includes mixology certification components.
4. Party and equipment rentals: Event rental of bar stools, barware/bar equipment, beverage dispensers, beverage tubs, coffee machines, glassware, ice coolers, portable bars, tea party rentals, trade show booths/counters, folding tables, disposable cups. Complementary revenue stream tied to catering and delivery engagements.
5. Beverage and food product sales (delivery): Direct e-commerce sales of bottled cold-pressed juices (CAD $8.00 / 237 mL), lemonades (CAD $7.00), iced teas (CAD $6.00), smoothies, coffee/hot chocolate/hot apple cider boxes, and bakery/fruit items. Minimum order of 10 bottles per flavour, with bulk discounts implied for 100+ bottle orders.
6. Delivery and logistics fees: Distance-tiered delivery charges (e.g., $26.60 for 0-15 km up to $266.00 for 136-150 km, custom beyond 150 km) from the Mississauga warehouse. Premiums for off-hours and tight delivery windows; doubled for rental equipment retrieval.
7. Retail drink gift shop and bartender tools: Sale of alcohol gifts, non-alcoholic drink gifts, bartender tools/cocktail equipment, and eGift cards via the online storefront. Free shipping on shop orders $150+.
8. Bagged and bulk ice sales: Sale of bagged ice, bulk/wholesale ice, and party/cocktail ice cubes with delivery. Adjacent revenue supporting beverage catering engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

180 Drinks is a Mississauga-based beverage catering company that delivers full-service and self-serve mobile bar, barista, juice, smoothie, lemonade, mocktail, cocktail, beer, wine, spirits, tea, hot chocolate, and iced tea catering for events across Toronto and Ontario. The offering combines staffing, customizable mobile bar and truck units, beverage production, equipment rentals, mixology classes, spirit tastings, and direct delivery of bottled beverages, hot/cold box travelers, bakery items, and ice.

Product overview

180 Drinks is a multi-service beverage catering platform operating across Toronto and Ontario, offering an integrated suite of services rather than a single unified software product. Its offering is organized into core service pillars — Beverage Catering Services, Full Service Catering Menu, Catering Delivery Menu, Event Staffing, Cocktail Classes & Mixology Certification, Spirit Tasting, Bagged Ice Delivery, Party Rentals, and a Drink Gift Shop — that function as composable modules clients can mix and match. Within these pillars, named sub-products include Juice Catering & Smoothie Catering, Lemonade Catering, Mobile Barista & Cafe Catering, Mobile Bartender Rental & Bar Catering, Cocktail Catering & Mobile Mixologist, Coffee Catering & Espresso, Food Catering, Fresh Juice Bar, Fresh Lemonade Bar, Hot Chocolate Catering, Iced Tea Catering, Mobile Beer Bar, Mobile Tea Bar, Mobile Wine Bar, Mocktail Bar Catering, Smoothie Catering, and Spirits Catering for full-service events, plus delivery-format products such as Bakery Delivery, Coffee Box Traveler, Fresh Juice Delivery, Fruit Tray Delivery, Hot Apple Cider Box, Hot Chocolate Box Traveler, Iced Tea Delivery, Lemonade Delivery, and Smoothie Delivery. Each sub-product can be delivered as a full-serve mobile bar/truck with staff or as a self-serve delivery, allowing clients to scale from small gatherings to large corporate events across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beverage Catering Services Mobile beverage catering covering full-serve and self-serve options for corporate events, parties, and weddings across Toronto and Ontario, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (fresh juice, coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, mocktails, wine, beer, cocktails, mixed drinks, and spirits).
• Mobile Bartender & Bar Catering Mobile bartending service offering full-service mobile bar rental, mobile bar truck rental, and alcohol gift delivery for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, private events, and home parties.
• Juice & Smoothie Catering Fresh juice and smoothie catering via mobile juice bar, juice/smoothie food truck, or individually bottled delivery, using raw, preservative-free, non-pasteurized plant-based ingredients with cold-pressed hydraulic extraction.
• Lemonade Catering Freshly squeezed lemonade catering via mobile lemonade stand, lemonade food truck, or bottled delivery with customizable flavor and label options.
• Mobile Barista & Cafe Catering Mobile barista rentals and cafe catering with mobile coffee/espresso bar, coffee food truck, and cafe delivery featuring Lavazza coffee beans and a range of hot and iced beverages.
• Cocktail Catering & Mobile Mixologist Mobile mixologist and cocktail catering featuring 184 signature cocktail recipes made with fresh ingredients, with customizable menus for weddings, corporate events, and themed parties.
• Mocktail Bar Catering Mocktail and non-alcoholic cocktail catering with 164 non-alcoholic cocktail recipes using fresh fruits, herbs, spices, and non-alcoholic spirits such as Ritual and Seedlip.
• Coffee Catering & Espresso Mobile espresso and brewed coffee catering using freshly ground Lavazza arabica/robusta blend, with 17 menu options including hot, iced, and mocha beverages.
• Hot Chocolate Catering Mobile hot chocolate bar with customizable toppings (whipped cream, marshmallows, peppermint), offered via hot chocolate truck, bar, or delivery with milk and oat milk options.
• Iced Tea Catering Iced tea catering menu with five flavors including Al Balding Raspberry Lemonade, Citrus, Hole In One Lemonade & Iced Tea, Peach, and Raspberry Iced Tea.
• Mobile Beer Bar Craft beer bar catering featuring 12 craft beer, cider, and seltzer options focused on local breweries, with mobile beer van service.
• Mobile Tea Bar Mobile tea bar with certified organic loose leaf teas and 10 tea selections including black, green, herbal, chai, matcha, and London Fog options.
• Mobile Wine Bar Wine bar catering with 18 red, white, sparkling, and non-alcoholic wines including VQA wines, Champagne, and international selections, plus mobile wine truck.
• Smoothie Catering Fresh smoothie bar with 13 smoothie recipes across fruit, green, detox, and superfood categories.
• Spirits Catering Spirits catering menu with 63+ premium spirits including whisky, scotch, bourbon, rum, cognac, tequila, mezcal, gin, vodka, vermouths, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic spirit options.
• Food Catering Light cafe food catering including biscotti platters, chocolate chip cookie platters, croissant platters, and fresh fruit salad cups.
• Full Service Catering Menu Full-service catering solution that handles event planning, delivery, setup, service, and cleanup with custom menus including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and equipment rentals.
• Catering Delivery Delivery-based catering covering bakery, coffee box travelers, fresh juice, fruit trays, hot apple cider boxes, hot chocolate boxes, iced tea, lemonade, smoothie, and tea box travelers, with distance-tiered rates from the Mississauga warehouse.
• Coffee Box Traveler Delivery Large to-go coffee boxes holding 64 to 100 cups of freshly ground Lavazza coffee, including iced coffee box option, with optional barista staffing and brandable cups.
• Hot Chocolate Box Traveler Delivery Hot chocolate traveler boxes (64 or 100 cups) including dairy, oat milk, and white chocolate options with marshmallow and whipped cream toppings.
• Hot Apple Cider Box Delivery Hot apple cider boxed delivery (64 or 100 cups) made from 100% fresh-pressed Canadian apples, available with optional spirits for spiked version.
• Fresh Juice Delivery Bulk/wholesale cold-pressed juice delivery in 237 mL glass bottles with 35 juice recipes, optional custom bottle labels, minimum 10 bottles per flavor.
• Lemonade Delivery Freshly squeezed lemonade bottled delivery (237 mL) with 15 flavors, made to order fresh before each event in glass bottles.
• Iced Tea Delivery Iced tea bottled delivery (237 mL) with five flavors made with fresh juices, pureed fruits, and organic tea, available with custom bottle branding.
• Bakery Delivery Handcrafted bakery platters including cookie trays and pastries from pastry chefs and trained bakers using finest ingredients without processed additives.
• Fruit Tray Delivery Hand-delivered fresh fruit platters including sliced, assorted, and seasonal fruit options, plus fresh fruit salad cups.
• Bagged Ice Delivery Ice delivery services including bulk/wholesale ice delivery and party ice with cocktail ice cubes.
• Event Staffing Event staffing services including servers and party wait staff for events.
• Cocktail Classes & Mixology Certification Mixology training including in-person private group mixology classes, virtual cocktail classes for private groups, and public bartender certification classes with mixology training.
• Spirit Tasting Experiences Curated spirit tasting experiences including Bourbon, Cognac, Gin, Rum, Scotch, Tequila & Mezcal, Vodka, and Whisky tastings available in-person, virtual, or hybrid format.
• Party Rentals Event rental equipment including bar stools, barware, beer equipment, beverage dispensers and tubs, coffee machines, disposable cups, folding tables, glassware, ice coolers, portable bars, tea party rentals, and trade show booth/counter rentals.
• Drink Gift Shop Drink gift shop offering alcohol gifts, bartender tools and cocktail equipment, eGift Cards, and non-alcoholic drink gifts with free shipping on shop orders $150+.

Named customers23 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LavazzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLavazza is 180 Drinks' selected coffee supplier for espresso catering. The blend combines arabica (aromatic chocolate notes, refined sweetness) and robusta (darker, earthier flavour, thick crema) beans. Lavazza is cited for sustainable harvesting and production practices. 180 Drinks chose Lavazza in homage to the Italian heritage of the espresso machine (patented in Venice in 1901 by Luigi Bezzera).
• Ritual Zero Proof (non-alcoholic gin alternative)minorOthersThird-party non-alcoholic spirit brand referenced by 180 Drinks in the mocktail catering menu to illustrate how a non-alcoholic cocktail can emulate the flavor of an alcoholic equivalent. Ritual's gin alternative is cited as a close-tasting gin substitute in mocktail recipes.
• Seedlip (Garden 108 non-alcoholic spirit)minorOthersThird-party non-alcoholic spirit brand referenced by 180 Drinks in the mocktail catering menu as an example of an NA spirit that adds herbal flavors (rosemary, spearmint, thyme) rather than mimicking the alcoholic equivalent.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Booster Juice: Canadian smoothie/juice chain with mobile food truck presence; explicitly named by 180 Drinks as a comparable whose food trucks lack the customization and cold-pressed positioning 180 Drinks offers.
• Jamba Juice: US-based smoothie/juice chain with a mobile food truck program; cited by 180 Drinks as a non-customizable competitor in the mobile juice/smoothie catering space.
• Tap Truck: Franchise mobile bar operator serving weddings, corporate and private events with a fleet-based model highly analogous to 180 Drinks' mobile bar truck format.
• The Mobile Bar Co: Mobile bar service for weddings and events with truck-based delivery; a near-direct competitive comparable for 180 Drinks' full-service mobile bar offering.
• Rogue Mobile Bar: Event mobile bar service offering bartender staffing and bar rentals for weddings, corporate, and private events; directly comparable to 180 Drinks' mobile bartender rental business.
• Espresso Express Catering: Mobile espresso and coffee catering service for events, with barista staffing and on-site coffee bars; closely mirrors 180 Drinks' mobile barista and coffee box traveler offerings.
• Purity Life Health Products (Nektar): Canadian cold-pressed juice brand and distributor; comparable in product category (cold-pressed juices) and distribution to 180 Drinks' juice catering and bottled juice delivery lines.

Broad incumbents

• Tim Hortons Catering: Iconic Canadian QSR with catering/coffee box services; an incumbent in the bulk hot beverage and coffee catering category where 180 Drinks competes on capacity and freshness.
• Starbucks Catering: National coffee and beverage giant with corporate catering; competes broadly on coffee/hot chocolate box travelers and espresso catering where 180 Drinks benchmarks its capacity and retention advantages.
• Lavazza (Coffee Catering): Global coffee supplier that 180 Drinks names as its espresso blend partner; Lavazza also offers its own event/coffee services and represents an incumbent comparable in the premium coffee catering space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drinks180
• Facebookfacebook.com/180drinkscanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/180drinks

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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