For Private Hosts & Companies

The Mobile Tap Cart

A hand-built Piaggio Ape that turns any yard, patio, or venue into a Bavarian beer garden for the night. Here's everything you need to know.

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Bavarian Beer Buddy Piaggio Ape tap cart
Simple by Design

How It Works

Booking us should be the easiest part of planning your event. Four steps, no surprises.

01

You Reach Out

Tell us the date, the place, and roughly how many people. An email is enough — we'll come back to you personally, not with a form letter.

02

We Plan Together

We talk through what fits: how long, how many taps, how much Bavarian flair. You pick a package, we handle the details.

03

You Get the Beer

You supply the drinks — your choice, your budget, your taste. We tell you exactly what kegs and quantities work. That's the BYOB model.

04

We Roll In

We arrive, set up, and the cart is ready to pour. When it's over, we pack up and disappear. You just enjoy your party.

The Important Part

What "BYOB" Means for You

This is the question we get most, so let's make it plain: we rent you the cart and the know-how — you bring the beverages. We never sell alcohol. That one distinction keeps everything simple and legal for both of us.

You Choose the Beer

Bavarian import, Texas craft, or something non-alcoholic for everyone. It's your party — you decide what's on tap, and you control the cost.

No Permit Headaches

Because no alcohol is being sold, a private host doesn't need a TABC liquor license. You serve your own guests, the way you would at home.

We Bring the Rest

Cart, taps, cooling, glassware, décor, setup, teardown — and decades of knowing how to pour a proper beer.

Event Rentals

Three Ways to Celebrate

Each package is an overnight rental — the cart stays with you for the evening. Pick the level of Bavarian you're after.

Event · Essentials

Basis

$850 / overnight rental
incl. tax · Early-bird: $765 · save $85
The cart, done right.
  • Piaggio Ape tap cart on-site
  • Professional tap system & cooling
  • Basic Bavarian decoration
  • Setup & teardown included
  • BYOB — you supply the beverages
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Event · Premium

Premium

$1,700+ / overnight rental
incl. tax · Early-bird: from $1,530 · save 10%
Your own private Oktoberfest.
  • Everything in "Standard"
  • Full Oktoberfest setup
  • Live event hosting & emcee
  • Custom extras on request
  • Personal consultation included
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Delivery & pickup included within 10 miles. Between 10–25 miles: a small surcharge applies. Longer distances on request.

Every event is different — tell us what you have in mind and we'll put something together for you.

Good to Know

Event Questions

Still wondering how this works? Here are the honest answers.

Do you sell the beer?
No — and that's on purpose. We rent you the cart and run it; you bring the beverages. It keeps things simple, keeps you in control of what's on tap, and means no liquor license is needed on your end.
What kind of beer can we serve?
Whatever you like. Bavarian imports for the authentic experience, Texas craft if you want local, or non-alcoholic options so nobody's left out. Tell us your plan and we'll advise on kegs, quantities, and what pours best.
How much space does the cart need?
Less than you'd think. The Piaggio Ape is a compact three-wheeler — it fits through most gates and settles happily into a driveway, backyard, patio, or event hall. If you're unsure about your space, send us a photo.
What does "overnight rental" mean?
The cart stays with you for the evening rather than being rushed off after a few hours. We deliver and set up, and we come back to collect it — so the end of your party isn't dictated by our schedule.
Where in Houston do you go?
Delivery and pickup are included within 10 miles. Between 10 and 25 miles there's a small surcharge, and for anything further just ask — we'll work it out with you.
You launch in 2027 — can I book now?
Yes, and we'd love that. Send us an email with your date and we'll pencil you in. The first early-bird bookings receive 10% off — our thank-you for trusting us before day one.
Get in Touch

Request Your Event

Ready to bring the beer garden to your party? Send us the details and we'll take it from there.

This opens your email app with everything filled in — just hit send. Or write us directly at info@bavarianbeerbuddy.com