Frequently Asked Questions

Tap Truck Vancouver Island is a vintage 1932 mobile bar tap truck available for hire at weddings, private events, and corporate functions across Vancouver Island and the Vancouver's Lower Mainland. The truck is a fully restored vintage vehicle with a custom wood-panelled draught bar serving craft beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options on tap - delivered directly to your event.

We serve all of Vancouver Island including Victoria, Saanich, Langford, Oak Bay, Sidney, Sooke, Duncan, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Parksville, Comox, and Courtenay. We also serve locations in and around the Lower Mainland, such as Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and Surrey. Travel within Greater Victoria is included in all packages. Events further afield are subject to a per-kilometre travel fee quoted on request.

Tap Truck can serve craft beer, cider, wine, Prosecco, cocktails, mocktails, kombucha, craft soda, and sparkling water. We love showcasing Vancouver Island craft beverages and can work with local breweries and producers. Custom signature cocktails named after your event are also available as an add-on.

Private event packages start at $900 + GST for up to 2 hours. Wedding packages start at $1,700 + GST for up to 4 hours of service. Our most popular wedding package - the Tap Truck Signature - is $2,200 + GST and includes 6 hours, four tap beverages, and two licensed bartenders. See our pricing page for full details.

Events on private property do not require Special Event Permits. Events held at public & commercial venues in BC require a SEP. We generally recommend applying for this permit at least 2-3 weeks ahead of your event. Don't want to? As us how we can handle the SEP permitting for you!

As early as possible - especially for summer dates on Vancouver Island. Popular weekends from May through September fill up fast. For weddings, 6 to 12 months in advance is ideal to secure your preferred date. We recommend applying for liquor licensing at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead of any event you would like to serve alcohol at. (excluding private property)

The truck is a custom-built 1932 Chevrolet that has been fully restored and converted into a mobile bar, complete with a custom wood-panelled tap bar and multiple tap handles. It's a genuine conversation piece - guests love gathering around it.

Absolutely. We can come to private properties, backyards, farms, vineyards, and any accessible location on Vancouver Island. We just need enough clearance for the truck to access the site. Reach out with your venue details and we'll confirm access requirements.

No. We're fully self-contained. We bring all tap equipment, ice, keg cooling, bar tools, and serving essentials - no external power or water hookups required.

Head to our pricing and booking page, select your package, and fill out some additional details to get an estimate for your event. Provide your info and click submit to send us and email with your event details, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm availability!

Package prices include service only. Clients supply their own beverages, which means you can buy exactly what you love and return what you don't, with no markup. The person named on the Special Event Permit (SEP) is required to purchase the alcohol. If you'd like us to handle the permitting, just let us know - alcohol cost is separate from the selected service package.