How much do bartenders charge for private events?

A bartender’s basic party rate can range from $15 to $50 per hour. Some bartenders may charge as high as $300 for a few hours, and others less than $15 per hour.

How much should you pay a bartender at your wedding?

The average cost for a wedding bartender is $40 per hour. Hiring a bartender for your big day, you will likely spend between $180 to $250 for the whole event. The price of a wedding bartender can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code).

How many bartenders do you need for an event?

Plan on having one bartender for every 35 guests if you want the bar to run smoothly. So a 150-person wedding will need four or five bartenders. That’s a good starting point, but staffing does depend on the level of service you’re asking for.

What is an event bartender?

An event bartender is someone who goes to different locations to bartend private functions or event/parties. In event bartending, the bartender goes to weddings, birthdays, funerals, indoor hangouts, corporate events to bartend using its bartending equipment, like a portable bar, alcohol mixer, etc.

How many bartenders do you need for 75 guests?

The rule of thumb is that there should be 1 bartender for every 75 wedding guests for a beer and wine reception. If you have a full bar and/or a formal wedding, we recommend 1 bartender for every 50 wedding guests.

How much do you tip bartenders?

A good rule to follow is about $1 a drink. In nicer bars, leave $2 per drink. If you’re paying with a card, calculate 20% of your tab at the end of the night. For more expensive cocktails, it’s a better idea to go with 20% of the tab rather than tipping by the drink.

Do you tip bartenders at a wedding?

Bartenders. Bartending services are often included as part of your caterer’s package, and gratuity is frequently included in the bill. If it isn’t, or if you hired your bartender separately, tip 10–15 percent of the pre-tax bar bill, to be split between the evening’s bartenders.

What’s a double vodka?

Double means double the liquor. In other words, two shots of liquor in one drink. Example: A double shot of tequila means two shots of tequila served in one big shot glass.