Richmond’s Community Festival – Cocktails, Craft Beer & Campervan Bar
Image credits to: Hemingway design
Richmond’s Centre Stage community Event
Richmond’s Centre Stage community event brought together creativity, culture, and local hospitality for a vibrant day celebrating the arts and community spirit. Designed with the distinctive creative touch of Hemingway Design, the event transformed the space into a lively hub of performance, music, and social gathering.
Adding to the atmosphere was Buttercup Bus, whose beautifully restored classic VW campervan Breeze rolled in to serve drinks with vintage charm and festival flair.
A Campervan Bar at the Heart of the Event
The Buttercup Bus mobile bar quickly became a focal point for visitors looking to relax and soak up the atmosphere. Operating from Breeze, a lovingly restored classic VW campervan converted into a stylish drinks bar, the team served a refreshing selection of beverages throughout the event.
Guests enjoyed:
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Hand-mixed cocktails served fresh from the campervan bar
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Artisan craft beers supplied by Titsey Brewing Co.
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A range of premium spirits and mixers
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Soft drinks for families and younger visitors
The retro Cocktails, Craft Beer & Campervan Bar setup created a relaxed social space where visitors could gather, chat, and enjoy the performances happening around the venue.
Designed for community
The event’s layout and creative direction, curated by Hemingway Design, helped transform the space into a welcoming environment where local residents could connect and celebrate together.
Centre Stage showcased:
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Live music and performances
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Community participation
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Creative installations and design-led spaces
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Local food and drink vendors
The event captured the spirit of Richmond’s community — bringing together people of all ages for an inclusive day of entertainment and culture.
Vintage Hospitality Meets Modern Events
Buttercup Bus’s Cocktails, Craft Beer & Campervan Bar highlighted how mobile hospitality experiences can elevate community events. A classic campervan bar offers more than just drinks — it becomes part of the visual storytelling of the event.
The Breeze campervan bar blends nostalgic design with professional event service, making it ideal for:
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Corporate events
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Weddings and private parties
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Brand activations and creative pop-ups
With its retro styling and fully equipped bar setup, the campervan provides a memorable focal point that guests naturally gravitate toward.
Image credits to: Hemingway Design
Bringing the party anywhere
From Richmond community gatherings to corporate activations and weddings across London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent, Buttercup Bus continues to bring unique event experiences to life with its fleet of classic VW campervans.
Whether serving cocktails, craft beer, or refreshing soft drinks, the team behind Breeze delivers hospitality with personality — proving that sometimes the best bar at an event arrives on four wheels.
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About the author
Nathalie
I’m Nathalie, a mother with two little ones who love going out in the campers – be it a trip to the supermarket, or a holiday by the coast! My experience is pretty mixed… I studied to become an anatomist, wore a white coat and was a bit nifty with a scalpel when it came to dissections… but somehow ended up working for a software company and then specialised as a business consultant (for 15 years), gaining useful skills to set up my own company Buttercup Bus Vintage Campers… I love to eat cheese – the smellier and mouldier the better… hate ironing, have a handbag filled with lipstick and spanners… and I have a passion for all things VW…
