POURS & CARRIAGE A Traveling Bar with a Twist

A Traveling Bar with a Twist

WRITTEN BY: CAROLINA AMORE

Four years ago, a young woman named Sarah Currie had a dream that would soon catapult her and her family into a world full of love, success, and creativity. Pours & Carriage began with a trailer and an idea that her husband, Nick Currie, would inspire and motivate Sarah to execute, even with the full life they led.

Sarah and Nick Currie, who live in Orange, share two children—a fivemonth-old boy and a 2-year-old boy. Sarah worked in the restaurant industry for most of her life, and she says that “hospitality is what I know; it is my passion.” The couple’s ideas grew over the years, and in 2020, their shared dream became a reality.

One moment, Sarah was considering buying a trailer, and the next, the couple were on their way to buy one. “This would really tie all my strengths together; he found a trailer on Facebook Marketplace the next day,” she said.

Pours & Carriage was born, a traveling bar with a twist. The bar itself is a horse trailer. “We started Pours & Carriage while I was on maternity leave in March of 2020.” Sarah says she “always wanted to be an event planner.” She noticed people shifting to outdoor parties and events after quarantine and knew it was time to cultivate Pours & Carriage into a reality.

TRANSFORMING THE TRAILER

The trailer was completely renovated. Sarah and Nick reached out to PTG Restorations out of New Milford, who reframed the entire trailer. The wood tops came from a tree farm in upstate New York. They reached out locally to build their vision, and one element at a time, the horse trailer transformed into a mobile bar.

A FAMILY BUSINESS

The Curries spent a great deal of time establishing the business, from physically renovating the frame to sorting out the financial end. Pours & Carriage was established as a family business, and in that light, the Curries brought on both of their brothers as “things started rolling and coming to fruition.”

Sarah and Nick Currie worked tirelessly to create Pours & Carriage. Their strengths and weaknesses played off one another, establishing a solid team. Sarah describes herself as cautious, who thinks through every detail; she says, “I am hesitant, and he is proactive and not nervous about anything.” The push and pull of the Curries’ decision-making process is a crucial element to their thriving business. Sarah spends time focusing on the intricacies of each event, and Nick endlessly inspires Sarah. Together they produce a creative component to their trailer for the special moments they are a part of in each customer’s life.

Pours & Carriage is not just a bar; it is a focal point for parties, a place for guests to gather and converse. The trailer introduces an individualized element to any event, and the Curries incorporate different items to compliment the event theme.

BUSINESS EVENTS

When one thinks of a mobile bar, the first thought that comes to mind is typically weddings or private events. The Curries service events such as those, but they take their skillset further. “We do corporate events, public events.”

The horse trailer element was inspired by both the aesthetic that it could provide to a variety of events and the opportunity to collaborate with surrounding farms. Sarah felt that the horse trailer reflected well on Orange’s rustic charm.

ECLECTIC MENU

Sarah and Nick brought Pours & Carriage to several farms in Newtown and incorporated seasonal drinks and products to add creativity and individuality to their business.

“At Apple Berry Farm, we did apple cider, coffee, and cocktail kits,” said Sarah, who hand-makes the cocktail kits with her craft simple syrups and dehydrated fruit. At Castle Hill, there is a pumpkin patch, where they set Sarah takes on each event with a whole heart. She said, “I try and get to know our guests; I want to get to know their story and their aesthetic and all the details of their party so I can bring something fun along.”

In June of this year, the Curries will be bringing their mobile bar to a broker open house for realtors. Pours & Carriage is a highly diverse company, as they can participate in events ranging from weddings to family farms and corporate events. Having done many private functions in Orange already, they hope to participate in the town’s public events this summer.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Sarah and Nick Currie have created a thriving business that continues to grow. While it is important to Sarah to be personally involved in each event from start to finish, the growing popularity will result in two or three more trailers down the line.

Sarah has always loved the hospitality business and eventually hopes to branch into event rentals, including tables, décor, etc. She and her husband’s success in Pours & Carriage is just the beginning of a creative endeavor that has transformed their lives into the dream they have always strived for.

A custom signature cocktail with craft garnish created by Sarah.

For info. visit poursandcarriage.com, phone 203-522-7549, or email poursandcarriage@yahoo.com. 