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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: July 2026

Black Ducks is a premium mobile bar and events company based in Northamptonshire, specialising in weddings and private celebrations. Our beautifully converted horsebox bars are ideal for outdoor settings, while our handcrafted modular bar systems work seamlessly indoors or out. Every bar can be styled to complement your venue and wedding aesthetic, ensuring it feels like a natural part of the day rather than an add-on.

We pride ourselves on working closely with couples, venues, and suppliers to deliver a smooth, professional service from planning through to last orders.

In addition to mobile bar hire, we are also the venue managers for Duston Mill in Northampton. At Duston Mill, we offer a fully integrated, end-to-end wedding service — from bar and drinks provision through to event management and the legal aspects of your ceremony — allowing couples to plan their entire day through a single, experienced team.

Services Offered

Black Ducks offers flexible bar solutions tailored to your event, including both pre-paid and cash bar options. We can also provide:

  • Welcome drinks for your reception

  • Table wine and water for the wedding breakfast

  • Champagne or prosecco for speeches and toasts

  • A fully staffed and stocked evening bar

We understand that wedding planning can be time-consuming and, at times, overwhelming. That’s why we focus on clear communication, careful planning, and reliable delivery, ensuring your drinks service is one less thing to worry about. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we’ll design a bar setup that fits your guest numbers, venue, and vision perfectly.

Frequently asked questions

Services:

Bar staff
Equipment hire
Signature cocktail

Type:

Cash and card bar
Drink truck
Open bar
Tabbed bar

Served in

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

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Reviews for Black Ducks - The Bar Company

M Howard
M Howard Sent on 23/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Bar - Hinwick House Wedding July 26

Black Ducks provided the bar for our wedding at Hinwick House and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. From the initial inquiries to plans being made, communication was great. On the day, the team were faultless! Working exceptionally hard and going above and beyond for our 250+ guests. Thank you so much Jimmy, Clare, Nancy and team!
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Amy M. Sent on 18/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic :)



Jimmy and Clare supplied a drinks package for our wedding 02.09.23.They personalised to what we wanted, including lush cocktails that went down so well with our guests! All of our guests were tipsy, happy and not queuing for drinks. Honest, professional, straight forward suppliers and great communication from start to finish.
Would 100 per cent reccommend.5 out of 5 and more.
we cannot thankyou guys enough!
Jordan and Amy x
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Emily Sent on 26/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

100% awesome

Jimmy was absolutely fantastic at our wedding - the bar fit so nicely with our country theme, he was so efficient and organised and most of all his and the team's engaging and positive energy really added to the best night of our lives. Would wholeheartedly recommend!
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Darren Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Superb from start to finish

Jimmy and his Team ran the bar at our wedding back in September! From first contact to after the event, Jimmy was superb! The guys went above and beyond to make sure our big day ran smoothly.

With a large wedding with lots of heavy drinkers, the bar was a major concern for us!
Thankfully Jimmy’s guys nailed it!
Quick but attentive service and short queues, great selection of drinks and they never ran out of anything!

Would highly recommend
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Emily Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding bar

Jimmy and his team were amazing on the day of our wedding and with the planning up to the day. He was very quick to reply to any questions and put together the perfect package for us.
The bar was very well stocked and had everything you could have needed and wanted. Would highly recommend Black Ducks and would be using them again whenever we next need a bar.
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Amy R. Sent on 03/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

Booking was easy and always got a fast response. Set up was lovely. Staff on the day were happy and helpful. Would 100% use them again.
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 01/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So much more than just a bar!

Black Ducks bar company was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! From the very first email, Jimmy and Clare filled us with confidence about their part in our big day. Nothing was too much for them; they went above and beyond the responsibilities of a bar.
The staff were fun, enthusiastic and managed to keep serving to a busy crowd all night, all the while smiling (despite it being the hottest day of the year!!).
We got loads of compliments on the bar at our wedding and would not hesitate to use them again.
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