Port Douglas Vintage Van Co.
ProHighlights
- Custom-built vintage-style caravan bar called Douglas, staffed by RSA-trained bartenders
- BYO drinks model: you buy the alcohol, and the team collects, chills and serves it
- Basic package runs five hours for up to 50 guests, with glassware, ice and a glasswasher on board
About Port Douglas Vintage Van Co.
Port Douglas Vintage Van Co. runs Douglas, a custom-built caravan bar with a vintage look, for weddings and other events between Port Douglas and Cairns. Inside the van are a serving window, two fridges and a glasswasher, with a mobile cold room alongside to keep everything properly cold. The service works on a BYO basis: you buy the beer, wine, sparkling and spirits from your own supplier, and the team helps work out how much you need for your guest count. They can pick up the alcohol the day before and chill it. On the night, RSA-trained staff serve from the van and rove through the crowd collecting empties, though there is no table service and no keg tap. Each booking includes the van, staff, ice, glassware for wine, sparkling, spirits and water, and simple lemon and lime garnishes. Welcome cocktails can be added and may need an extra bartender. The basic package covers five hours for up to 50 guests, with longer serving times and bigger groups priced on a sliding scale. The van can set up in public parks with council permission, and it needs power, water and bins on site, with a check of access for any unfamiliar location. A 20% non-refundable deposit holds the date, and travel beyond the Cairns to Port Douglas stretch costs extra.
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Frequently asked questions
Do we have to supply the alcohol for the caravan bar?
Yes. Port Douglas Vintage Van Co. works on a BYO basis: you buy the drinks from your own supplier, the team helps you estimate quantities, and the RSA-trained staff serve them from the van.
What is included in a bar booking?
The vintage caravan bar, RSA-trained bar staff, a mobile cold room, glassware, ice, basic lemon and lime garnishes and a water station. The basic package also covers collecting your alcohol the day before.
Can the van set up in a park or garden?
Yes, it can set up in public parks once you have the right council permission. The site needs access to power, water and bins, and the team likes to inspect new locations first.
Does the bar offer table service or beer on tap?
No. Service happens at the van itself, with staff roving through the event to collect glasses and empties. The van cannot tap a keg, so beer is served from your own supply.
How much does the caravan bar cost and how is a date secured?
Five hours for up to 50 guests is $1,500, rising with hours and guest numbers. Welcome cocktail packages start at $250, and a 20% non-refundable deposit secures the booking.
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Nina Vinter
a month ago
We had the Port Douglas Vintage Van at our wedding celebration and they were absolutely amazing! Jen and James were so great to deal with from start to finish — super responsive and made the whole process so easy, taking…
Sam Walker
a year ago
Thank you so much to Jen and James for their help with our wedding! We had such a great experience using the Douglas Vintage Van for our drinks needs! Their pre-event advice, coordination with drinks vendors, tips for qu…
Katelyn Corpuz
a year ago
Port Douglas Vintage Van and Co. are the best! They recently serviced our wedding at Laloli. We cannot put in to words how helpful they were throughout the entire process. Each contact leading up to the wedding was incre…
Jazzmin Eckel
a year ago
Jen and James were so easy to work with, picking up our drinks for us and organising everything for a smooth, care-free day. They were vibrant and fun, and added to the whole atmosphere of our wedding. Our guests all sai…
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