New appliance offers more kitchen space and a bar area

An innovative new kitchen appliance has been revealed by a catering device manufacturing company which may be suitable for people who enjoy holding cocktail parties.

The Two in One Pop-up Mini Kitchen to Bar is a new appliance released by Mette which - as the name suggests - can be used as extra kitchen space or as a bar.

Although originally aimed at caterers, the device would be ideal for people who like to hold parties and need a bar but who do not have the space or desire to have a permanent drinks station installed.

When not in use, the Two in One can be discretely hidden. When the appliance comes out, it can be quickly and easily changed from a bar to a kitchen with hobs, sinks and chopping areas.

Cocktails have had something of a resurgence in recent years, boosted by the appearance of classic drinks such as the Old Fashioned and the Martini in television shows like Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire.