Today we’d like to introduce you to Jared Little.
Hi Jared, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I got into the hospitality industry when I was 17 years old and got behind the bar as soon as I turned 21. I am now 32. I became passionate about drink culture and the event industry and knew I wanted to create my own business. I purchased a 1980s1980 horse trailer and turned it into a unique mobile bar for events. I showcased this bar at a local music festival, and from that event, I started selling it to an array of different clients, the majority being wedding receptions. I created a team of bartenders and a fleet of other mobile bars. I eventually teamed up with a local chef who catered to high-quality food, and we made a brick-and-mortar location (Woodside Bistro) to showcase both of our works under one roof. The next move was to obtain a 6500 sq ft event space with 2800 sq ft outdoor courtyard space. We now have a restaurant that caters to food for offsite events, an event venue, and a creative cocktail catering company.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Many struggles along the way. Navigating liquor licensing and liquor liability insurance. High costs of brick-and-mortar build-outs, negotiating leases operating during a global pandemic, etc.!
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I offer genuine hospitality to all I work with—customers, employees, vendors, etc.
Draft cocktails: We batch kegs using only the freshest ingredients and quality spirits. We serve them on tap, creating consistency and speed so we can focus on the guest experience.
Unique mobile bars: We have converted a 1983 horse trailer and a 1956 Yellowstone camper into bars on wheels that we serve.
Sustainability: We turn all of the glass we use into sand. We use all compostable materials. We have recycle bins at all of our bars and are devoted to reducing our carbon footprint with everything we do.
Quality cocktails: I have always wanted to learn more about the cocktail industry. The past, the present, and what is the future?
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
Manifest positivity and be decisive. Any small relationship you build could blossom into something big.
Contact Info:
- Website: southernlibationsevents.com
- Instagram: southernlibationsevents
- Facebook: southernlibationsevents
- Linkedin: Jared Little
