FAQs

What can I expect from Houndstooth & Hooch?

After you reach out and complete a questionnaire about your event, one of our team members contact you to set up a consultation to chat and tighten up the details. We are fully licensed and insured to distribute and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so no worries there. Day of the event we will have everything chilled and ready for you. Depending on event size, you will have at least one tap attendant on hand to keep the drinks flowing and at the ready to get a quick picture of you with the Apé.

The venue I am working with requires that they provide alcohol at my event. Am I out of luck?

Not at all! The great thing about our tap truck is that we are fully licensed and insured to provide and serve alcohol on our own, but we also work directly with event venues on a ‘dry-hire’ basis. Basically you work with your venue to select and purchase kegged beverages and we coordinate with your contact to go over logistics. Have a venue in mind? Get in touch today and we will take it from there.

What is included in the rental?

In addition to the most Instagram worthy bar in the state, we also provide at least one tap attendant, tossware, cocktail napkins, set up and tear down.
Interested in glassware? Let us know we can provide options and pricing.

Are you insured and licensed?

While our Piaggio Apé is from Italy, Houndstooth & Hooch is from Des Moines aka the insurance capital of the world. That is to say we have things covered with general liability and liquor liability insurance. Due to Iowa’s liquor licensing requirements we need at least 45 days to ensure the appropriate licensing is approved.
Working on a slightly tighter timeline? Reach out and we can see if we can help!

What can you serve?

How much time do you have? Simply put, we can serve anything in a keg. Seriously. In addition to our personal favorite, Prosecco, we serve craft beer, domestic beer, cider, red wine, white wine, sparkling wine and sangria. As well as non-alcoholic favorites like lemonade, artisanal sodas, seltzer, cold brew coffee and even nitro cold brew.
Have a favorite cocktail or mocktail? Let us know and we can discuss how we can keg it for your event.

Can the Apé be set up indoors?

It sure can! As long as there are double doors and the venue space is cool with it we can go anywhere.

How does payment work?

50% is due at the time of booking to save the date, while the remaining amount is due 2 weeks prior to the event. Please note, as part of your rental you are getting at least one tap attendant and while appreciated, gratuity or tips are not necessary.

How far do you travel?

We have been known to travel far and wide for a party! We are located in Des Moines and travel within 25 miles is included in the rental. Anything outside of that radius, we charge $1 per mile each way.