Traveling Tapster

Traveling Tapster is a mobile bartending and cocktail catering service based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving weddings, rehearsals, showers, corporate events, graduations, anniversaries, neighborhood gatherings, and other occasions. With more than 20 years of mixology experience, the business brings professional bar service to clients’ venues and tailors drink menus to event needs and guest preferences.

Services include a Traveling Tapster Trailer package with setup, breakdown, an experienced bartender, liquor licensing, and liability coverage, as well as full bartending service with staffing, alcohol consulting, and a portable bar setup. Offerings range from mocktails, floats, and signature drinks to classic cocktails, beer, and wine. Cash bar options are also available, and each event receives a custom quote.

Traveling Tapster additionally provides bartending consulting for venues, restaurants, and catering companies, including staff training, bar workflow and setup guidance, menu development, pricing strategy, and compliance support. Hands-on cocktail classes teach classic drinks with seasonal ingredients and techniques, making them suitable for company events, date nights, and group gatherings.