FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
::: Just The Bartender Please! Starting at $300 ::: All our bartenders are fully insured and certified for a state recognized, professional service. Your bartender will typically arrive 2 hours before the start of your event to set up the bar. All bartenders come equipped with basic bar and mixing tools such as shakers, bar keys, and pour spouts. The base rate includes all set up, clean up and booking fees. It typically costs $38 for each additional service hour after the first 2 hours, plus any travel fees. ::: Bartender with all the pop-up bar necessities! Starting at $450 ::: Includes your insured, certified bartender for set up, service and clean up. We will provide all needed equipment for chilling, serving, batching, and clean up. The Pop-up bar includes a table bar on risers with linen as the front bar and 2 back and side tables with linen. We bring all the ice, cups, and cocktail napkins so you only need to provide the beverages! ::: Full dry service! Starting at $550 plus the alcohol cost of alcohol ::: Includes your bartender, all pop up bar tools, equipment, and supplies. We provide all standard non-alcoholic beverages, mixers, and garnish for a full bar. Included alcohol consultation and coordination. We help develop your menu based on your alcohol budget. We also have the option to then source and order alcohol deliveries on your behalf. You simply need to pay the alcohol supplier on a separate bill. ::: Other optional services ::: ~Support staff, barbacks, and server/bussers starting at $250! ~Specialty ingredient mocktails/cocktails starting at $2 per guest! ~Glass drinkware at $50 for events under 25 guests. ~Glass drinkware for events over 25 guests starting at $300 Includes server/busser, and equipment for clearing/sorting! We also offer 1st time client discounts, industry discounts, and weekday/off season discounts.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Booking typically starts with a conversation to determine the scope of your needs. I will ask specifics about your event logistics, as well as taste preferences and themes. This information will help with assembling the contract as well as alcohol purchase recommendations.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 20+ years of experience with bartending and events spanning a wide range of event types. I have planned and managed the beverage service for 8 guest intimate dinners, 400+ guest galas for governor Jerry Brown, 750 guest wedding in San Francisco City hall, 1500 guest intern events on Facebook campus, and 6000+ VIP events for Peninsula hotels at the Carmel car show. I have wine studies training in and around Napa, including an Administrative Event Internship with the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Other Certifications I have include a Crowd Managers certificate, TIPS certification, ServeSafe alcohol certification, mixology and bar management, and an RI Food Safety Managers Certification. I have 2 associates degrees as well. One in General studies and one in business management.