Thirst Catering — The Original Soda Bar
Dirty soda bars, warm soft pretzel bars, fresh-fried beignet bars, and hot chocolate bars — served by our team at your event. Or grab trays of the good stuff from your local Thirst.
- Serving Utah since
- 2016
- Included serving time
- 3 hours
- Weddings & events catered
- Thousands
Full service catering options
Every bar service includes up to 3 hours of serving, all supplies, display, and our team running it start to finish. Mix and match — most events pair two.
Soda Bar
$4.50
per guest
Utah's original dirty soda bar, brought to your event. We roll in a mobile serving bar, set up the menu, and our team mixes drinks to order from chilled cans while your guests keep coming back.
- 3 hours of serving time
- Unlimited refills
- Thirst dirty sodas, plain sodas, Italian sodas, water & lemonade mixers
- Up to two custom drinks named for your event
- 20 oz clear cups, menu display, serving supplies, trash can
- We arrive 45 minutes early to set up
Soda Bar + Pretzel Bar is our most popular combo.
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Soft Pretzel Bar
$5
per guest
We bake your pretzels at our bakery right before the event, then serve them warm and buttered at your event — topped to order with cinnamon sugar, salt, or parmesan.
- Warm buttered pretzel bites held in a serving warmer
- About 6–8 bites per guest, served in 12 oz cups with dome lids
- Toppings: cinnamon sugar, salt, or parmesan
- Dipping sauces 50¢ each — nacho cheese, marinara, or icing
- Tables, linens, menu, labels, display, and all serving supplies
Pairs perfectly with the Soda Bar.
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Beignet Bar
$5.50
per guest · $6 for the Beignet Bite Bar
The showstopper. We make the dough fresh at our bakery and fry beignets on site in our catering fryers, then finish them in front of your guests.
- Fried fresh at your event — an interactive experience for guests
- Topped to order with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar
- Drizzles: chocolate, honey, caramel, or raspberry
- 1.5 beignets per guest so half your guests can come back for seconds
- Leftovers boxed up and left with you
Pairs perfectly with the Soda Bar.
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Hot Chocolate Bar
$4
per guest
Warm up a winter wedding, holiday party, or company gathering. We make our signature hot chocolate fresh and serve it from a mobile bar in insulated servers.
- Fresh hot chocolate mixers with add-ons
- Plain cocoa and whipped cream cocoa
- Mobile serving bar, menu, and all supplies
Pairs perfectly with the Beignet Bar.
Inquire nowGood to know
- Every full service event includes up to 3 hours of serving — we handle setup, serving, and display.
- $600 minimum for one bar service, $800 for two, $1,000 for three (plus tax and gratuity).
- 15% gratuity for the Thirst team is added to all full service events.
- Additional serving time is $75/hour past the included 3 hours.
Bakery add-ons 🍪
Served on platters next to your bar with tongs and serving boats.
- Chocolate chip cookies$2 each
- Pink sugar cookies$2 each
- Seasonal cookie (rotates monthly)$3 each
- Scotcharoos$3 each
- Popcorn$1 per guest
Two ways to Thirst your event
Pick the one that fits your day — or combine them. Not sure? Call our catering manager and we'll figure it out in five minutes.
We come to you
Our team brings a soda, pretzel, beignet, or hot chocolate bar to your event and serves your guests.
- Setup
- We handle everything and arrive an hour early
- Best for
- Weddings, corporate events, birthdays & more
- How to book
- Send an inquiry for a quote
You serve it
Trays of soft pretzels, beignets, pretzel dogs, and fresh-baked treats, ready to serve.
- How you get it
- Pickup from your closest store or delivery
- Best for
- Smaller orders: offices, classrooms, parties
- How to order
- Online, or reach out to our team
Masters of weddings & corporate events
We've served late-night soda bars at hundreds of Utah weddings and rolled pretzel bars into office lobbies, conferences, and appreciation days. Our team knows how to work a venue timeline, keep a line moving, and leave the space exactly how we found it.
- Wedding receptions & late-night bars
- Corporate parties & client events
- Employee appreciation days
- Birthday parties & showers
- Church & community events
- School & team celebrations
What clients say
Google reviews“We had Thirst cater our daughter’s wedding reception last week, and they were fantastic! The soda bar, beignet bar, and pretzel bar were an absolute hit with our guests. Laurie Jewkes, the catering manager, was exceptional to communicate with before the wedding. Thirst was timely, professional, and followed through on every single detail they promised. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely choose Thirst again for another event in the future!”
“We used Thirst to cater an employee appreciation event, and their custom soda bar was a hit! Everyone had a blast trying different mixed sodas, and their three team members handled serving 400 to 500 people over a two-hour period without missing a beat. We have also used them for their pretzel bar catering in the past, which was equally popular, and their beignet bar is next on our list.”
“I had Thirst cater my wedding reception and they were amazing! Everyone loved being able to make their own drink and have such a variety of options to pick from. The staff were so nice and helpful all night. I highly recommend!”
“I placed a catering order and had a super seamless experience organizing our event. The soda bar hosts were really great to work with too. Will definitely cater through Thirst again”
“Great service!! They were quick at serving the drinks. The beignets were a hit! Lots of fun toppings! They arrived early to set it all up. I highly recommend Thirst for soda bar and beignets for weddings!!”
“We had cater a big party for us. They were on time, professional and cleaned up their mess. They moved in, set up and moved out with little notice. Our food was great and our guests satisfied. Thanks Thirst!”
“Thirst was a big hit at our daughter’s wedding reception! They were on time, quick and professional and the drinks/ cookies were so yummy. Thank you!!”
“Loved having these guys cater my wedding! All the guests loved the Pretzel bites and they were pretty affordable as well! We love Thirst! :)”
“Thirst catering was so easy to work with! They were amazing and all of our guests loved it! Thank you!”
“Loved having thirst for our reception!!”
What it looks like at your event
Real Thirst catering setups — the bars, the signage, the fresh-fried finish, and the team serving it all.
Full service catering
How booking works
Tell us about your event
Send the inquiry form or call our catering manager. We'll confirm availability for your date within a business day.
Build your bars
We help you pick the right services, guest count, and add-ons, then send a quote and your custom menu.
Book a free taste test
Meet us at a Thirst store, try the product, and get every question answered before you commit.
We show up and serve
Our team arrives 45 minutes early, sets up the bar and display, serves your guests, and cleans it all up.
Book a free taste test
Meet us at one of our store locations, try the product, and get every question answered before you book. No cost, no pressure.
Catering questions
What's the difference between full service catering and a store catering order?
Full service means Thirst team members come to your event with a mobile bar and serve your guests for you. A store catering order is trays of pretzels, beignets, and baked goods you pick up from your local Thirst — or have delivered — and serve yourself.
What's your minimum for full service?
$600 plus tax and gratuity for one bar service. That covers events with fewer than about 130 guests too — you simply pay the minimum. Two bar services is a $800 minimum and three is $1,000.
How far in advance should we book?
Weddings and large corporate events usually book 1–6 months out, but reach out any time — we regularly fill last-minute dates. Call or text (801) 477-4386 if your event is soon.
How long do you serve?
Three hours of serving time is included with every bar service, and we arrive 45 minutes early to set up. Additional time is $75 per hour.
Do you travel outside the Wasatch Front?
We cater events all over Utah. Tell us your venue on the inquiry form and we'll confirm travel details with your quote.
Can we customize the menu?
Yes. Soda bars include up to two custom drinks named for your event, and we can tailor toppings, sauces, and bakery add-ons to your theme.
Want to get an estimate now? Use our estimator▾
Build your Thirst event · Full-service catering
Get a rough quote in 20 seconds
This estimate is for full-service catering — our team comes to you, sets up, and serves. Pick your setup and we'll estimate it, then send it straight into the booking form below.
What's the occasion?
Guests: 100
Pick your bars
Add-ons — enter how many you'd like
Rough full-service estimate
$1,170
Wedding · 100 guests · 2 bars
- Bars & add-ons
- $950
- Gratuity (15%)
- $143
- Sales tax (8.2%)
- $78
Ballpark only — final pricing depends on your event. Cookies and scotcharoos are priced per piece.
Ready to book?
Fill this out and our catering manager will reach out ASAP. You can also call or text (801) 477-4386 any time — including if you're ready to book right now.
Store catering orders
Trays of soft pretzels, beignets, fresh-baked treats, and drinks — pick up from your closest store or get them delivered in trays, ready to serve. Great for smaller orders.
Large or same-day tray orders? Call our catering manager at (801) 477-4386.
