Meet the Entrepreneur Behind Pat on Tap

What if an entrepreneur turned vintage vehicles into unforgettable beverage experiences? Meet Abby Miller, founder of Pat on Tap — a Nebraska-based mobile beverage catering business built around restored classic trucks and Cushmans serving everything from craft cocktails to hot cider at weddings, tailgates, graduation parties, and major events. In this “What If…” story, Abby shares how a childhood full of entrepreneurial experiments led her to create a business that blends hospitality, creativity, and community connection. From “Pat,” a restored 1957 Chevy pickup, to “Dot” and “Inez,” Abby’s fleet has personality, charm, and a whole lot of hard work behind it. Follow along as Pat on Tap serves thousands of drinks at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming event while Abby reflects on entrepreneurship, family inspiration and her dream of becoming Nebraska’s ultimate beverage caterer. This story explores: • Small business entrepreneurship • Nebraska startups and innovation • Event and beverage catering • Vintage vehicle restoration • Women entrepreneurs • The Engler Entrepreneurship Program at UNL Will Pat on Tap become a Nebraska household name? Abby is certainly pouring everything she has into making it happen. © 2026 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved. Learn more about the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship across Nebraska by visiting https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf This video, “Meet the Entrepreneur Behind Pat on Tap” is a part of the 7th season of “What If…Nebraska”. FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPublicMedia X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/NebPublicMedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/NebraskaPublicMedia #PatOnTap #Entrepreneurship #Nebraska #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #StartupStory #VintageTrucks #UNL #WhatIfSeries #NebraskaPublicMedia #WhatIfNebraska