Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in your price?
Every booking comes with:
Professional, licensed, friendly bartenders
Early arrival for setup
Cleanup to venue standards
portable bars that can be setup anywhere
Bar tools, coolers, and all equipment
high-quality cups for cocktails, wine, and draft beer
Compost program w/ bins, liners, straws, stirrers, garnish picks and napkins
custom Beverage menu sign
Jockey box or hand taps for kegs
Water dispensers
Unlimited consultation and support
Bar service checklist
Full liquor liability insurance coverage
No additional fees
Who provides the alcohol?
the client pays for the alcohol - but we can do the rest! Werecommend quantities and guide you through your purchase every step of the way! We can arrange wine tastings and concierge service with local retailers, including delivery.
Do I pay additional gratuity?
Nope!
Our straightforward pricing means the quote we give you is all that you owe! We do assume that you and your guests are comfortable with a tasteful tip jar during the beverage service. If you would rather arrange a gratuity yourself in lieu of a tip jar being displayed, no problem! All tips given by the client or guests go directly to the staff and are always appreciated, but never mandatory.
What’s the tipping situation?
The quote we give you is the final price, no additional gratuity required! it does assume that the bartenders may display a tip jar and accept tips. If you would prefer not to have a tip jar displayed, or prefer provide a tip directly to the bartenders instead, just let us know and we will adjust the quote accordingly, no worries! 100% of all tips, from guests and clients, go directly to the bartenders.
We are having a great time, can the bartender stay longer? Please!?
The party is kickin’, you paid for a babysitter, and the cool girl from the office who never comes out just showed up. we get it! notify your bartender 30 minutes before the ending time on the contract, and they will let you know if they can continue service. subject to availability, and venue policies must be followed. all updates to the bartending contract must be acknowledged in writing.
What does the bartender wear?
Appearance is everything! Our professionals wear long-sleeve black button-up Emerald City cocktail workshirts with a nametag so your guests know who is behind that smile!
I found a guy on Craigslist who will bartend for cheaper. What should I look for from a professional bartending vendor?
BEWARE the bargain vendors! a reputable bartending service will provide the following:
All bartenders will carry a class-12 bartending license
all bartenders will carry a WA state food handlers permit
all bartenders will be employees of that company - NO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS!
Vendor will carry minimum of $1 million general liability AND $1 million liquor liability insurance coverage
Bartenders will be capable of making any cocktail
Bartenders will dress professionally and wear nametags
Bartenders will arrive on time and prepared for the bar menu
vendor will have all the equipment required, from portable bars to keg taps to coolers
Vendor provides professional, detailed contracts to clients
vendor provides unlimited consultation and Bar Service Checklist
Vendor can provide references of satisfied clients