FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Velvet Alchemy is not the lowest-price option available on Thumbtack. We provide a higher level of personalized planning and service before and during your event. Please do continue your search if you are only seeking the lowest-price option for your bartending services. The amount being displayed on Thumbtack is the price you will pay for our bartending services only, arriving 1-2 hours early for the initial bar setup, breakdown, and cleanup efforts, garnishes, and coolers. We always will provide 2 Bartenders for each and every event for up to 150 guests for the most effective and efficient service. Events with up to 200 guests may include a 3rd Bartender at no additional charge. We do have a 2-hour minimum service time to accept your booking. Included is the Wine, Beer, Cocktail, and Champagne service. We can also serve any alcohol, mixers, water, and non-alcoholic drinks, all for which you would need to cover the cost. $0.50 per guest per hour optional upcharge to cover eco-friendly disposable cups, beverage napkins, and straws. $0.50 per guest per hour optional upcharge to cover ice and ice water service. $0.50 per guest per hour optional upcharge for a Hand-made Specialty Cocktail option featuring all-natural juices & simple syrups. A 100-mile range to your event is included in the quoted price, but any additional travel beyond 100 miles from our home base in Denver (Central Park) is charged at $2 per mile. We also offer a custom frozen cocktails machine, a popcorn machine, a gourmet coffee bar, vintage seating area, and lawn games at an additional upcharge for each item to be quoted upon contact. A 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking, which is fully refundable if cancelled within 30 days of the event date. Final payment is due 30 days prior to event date.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will start with a phone consultation to assess your outlook, event space, event venue, venue location, guest count, tip jar preference, along with any special requests or themes. We will then update and finalize your quote to include any disposables, specialty cocktails, simple syrups, ice water service, ice, additional mileage charges, along with any upgrades like custom frozen cocktails, popcorn machine, or gourmet coffee bar.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our Bartenders are TIPS Certified with formal bartending education, along with a bona-fide background in restaurants, customer service, and hospitality. We are licensed for business only in the state of Colorado and are fully insured with both general and liquor liability.