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Pricing
Bartenders usually rely on tips to make up much of their wages for the evening. However, a tip jar may not be suitable for the type of event you are having. With this in mind, there are two different ways you may choose for your event.
If you decide a tip jar is appropriate, you will be charged a lower, hourly rate.
If you decide that a tip jar is NOT appropriate, the hourly rate runs slightly higher. Please note that in this situation, tipping is a traditional option left up to the host/hostess at the end of the evening.
Please see the hourly rate chart at the bottom of the page.
Generally at least one hour is needed for set-up, and one hour needed for clean-up. Regardless of how long both will require, I only charge a maximum of 1 hour labor.
A $50 Pre-Event Deposit is required.
This $50 payment not only secures your date, but also pays for the several hours of preparation work needed prior to showing up at your event.
As part of your Pre-Event planning, I shop, purchase, and prepare the 2 or 3 dozen of small details you may otherwise overlook. Such examples would include fruits, fruit cutting, syrup making, sour mix, bitters, sugars, fresh mixes, sodas and other items needed to complete your menu. Oh, and let's not forget ice! I go after that right before heading to your event!
Receipts for all your purchases are provided at the end of the event.
Typical Examples for a weekend booking:
Typically, a 5-hour weekend event where no tip jar is allowed would run you $137.
This would would include the 1-hour set-up/clean-up and Pre-Event Payment
The same 5-hour event where a tip jar is permitted would run $110 which includes set-up and Pre-Event Payment
5-Hour weekday events would run as little as $95.
If you still feel that having a Private Bartender is something you can't afford, then see the different ways I can slash expenses to make the costs of this service nearly Nil!
Please visit my SERVICES page to learn more!
Large events may require more than one bartender.
Additional bartenders can be provided at similar rates.
This would be discussed during your consultation.
If you decide that a tip jar is NOT appropriate, the hourly rate runs slightly higher. Please note that in this situation, tipping is a traditional option left up to the host/hostess at the end of the evening.
Please see the hourly rate chart at the bottom of the page.
Generally at least one hour is needed for set-up, and one hour needed for clean-up. Regardless of how long both will require, I only charge a maximum of 1 hour labor.
A $50 Pre-Event Deposit is required.
This $50 payment not only secures your date, but also pays for the several hours of preparation work needed prior to showing up at your event.
As part of your Pre-Event planning, I shop, purchase, and prepare the 2 or 3 dozen of small details you may otherwise overlook. Such examples would include fruits, fruit cutting, syrup making, sour mix, bitters, sugars, fresh mixes, sodas and other items needed to complete your menu. Oh, and let's not forget ice! I go after that right before heading to your event!
Receipts for all your purchases are provided at the end of the event.
Typical Examples for a weekend booking:
Typically, a 5-hour weekend event where no tip jar is allowed would run you $137.
This would would include the 1-hour set-up/clean-up and Pre-Event Payment
The same 5-hour event where a tip jar is permitted would run $110 which includes set-up and Pre-Event Payment
5-Hour weekday events would run as little as $95.
If you still feel that having a Private Bartender is something you can't afford, then see the different ways I can slash expenses to make the costs of this service nearly Nil!
Please visit my SERVICES page to learn more!
Large events may require more than one bartender.
Additional bartenders can be provided at similar rates.
This would be discussed during your consultation.
Jan. 2nd to Thankgiving
Monday thru Thursday events
$7.50 per hour with tip jar, $11 per hour without tip jar.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday Events.
$10 per hour with tip jar, $14.50 per hour without tip jar.
Please add $3 per hour to the above rates for the following holidays or holiday weekends.
Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween
Monday thru Thursday events
$7.50 per hour with tip jar, $11 per hour without tip jar.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday Events.
$10 per hour with tip jar, $14.50 per hour without tip jar.
Please add $3 per hour to the above rates for the following holidays or holiday weekends.
Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween
Holiday Rates, Thanksgiving to Jan. 2
Monday thru Thursday events
$10 per hour with tip jar, $15 per hour without tip jar.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday Events
$12.50 per hour with tip jar, $17.50 per hour without tip jar.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day- $18 per hour with tip jar, $22 per hour without tip jar. 3-hour minimum
New Years Eve- $50 per hour, minimum $250
$10 per hour with tip jar, $15 per hour without tip jar.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday Events
$12.50 per hour with tip jar, $17.50 per hour without tip jar.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day- $18 per hour with tip jar, $22 per hour without tip jar. 3-hour minimum
New Years Eve- $50 per hour, minimum $250
