AN events company is delivering drinks with a difference after converting a horsebox into a mobile bar.

Adrian Jones, who runs Decanter Events in Ombersley, near Worcester, decided the Ifor Williams trailer was the perfect vehicle for his new venture, which is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK.

A property developer as well as events organiser, the 43-year-old knew the eye-catching bar would be a hit at weddings and special occasions and his kit is already proving popular.

He said: "We’re booked for several parties and we have a busy summer season ahead. The bar is perfect for weddings and events as it has its own generator so is completely independent but it’s fitted with freezers and fridges so we can provide all kids of drinks. There are ale pumps within the unit but I suppose it’s more designed for cocktails and spirits. The unit is made up of two parts so for a small event you can serve drinks direct from the trailer but for a larger occasion you can fold out a second bar area externally.”

The whole bar can be set up ready to serve drinks by one person in about half an hour and the kit on-board will allow a capable cocktail waiter or master mixologist to produce every drink imaginable.

Andrew Reece-Jones, the design engineering manager at Ifor Williams Trailers, added: "It never ceases to amaze me the different uses people find for our trailer. The model Adrian has was designed to transport two horses up to 16.2hh. We certainly did not envisage it being used as a mobile bar but it seems it's also perfect for this purpose. We'd like to raise a toast to his ingenuity."