What is a Dry Hire?
A dry hire is where you provide the alcohol and mixers for your event. We provide the bartender, cups, straws, napkins, garnishes, mobile bar and coolers. You can pick add-ons for ice, mixers and more. See our packages and add-ons below for pricing. We will help you create a shopping list for all your needs for alcohols and mixers to ensure you have enough for your event.
Standard Package - $800
Our basic package includes one certified bartender, bartending tools, cups, straws, napkins, garnishes, setup and teardown, and coolers for up to 5 hours. 1 bartender is for events up to 75 guests. Additional bartenders are required to add-on for events with more than 75 guests. *Garnishes include lemons, limes, oranges, and cherries*
Bartender Only Package - $400.00
Our bartender-only package is for when you wish to provide everything and just need someone to come and serve the drinks. A certified bartender is provided for up to 5 hours of service.
*Please note that the free add-ons are not included with this package*
Bartender add-on - Prices Vary
One bartender is included in your standard package for events with up to 75 guests. For larger events with more than 75 guests, see pricing/requirements below. Pricing is for up to 5 hours of service.
Required Bartenders:
- up to 75 guests - included in standard package
- 75-200 guests - 1 additional bartender - $300
- 201-400 guests - 2 additional bartenders - $600
- 400+ guests - 3 additional bartenders - $900
*You can add a bartender no matter the requirements, it is $300/bartender for 5 hours of service.
Mixer add on - $5/person
Mixer add-on includes the following. Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Tonic, Soda Water, Orange juice, Cranberry juice, Pineapple juice, Lemon juice, Lime juice, Grenadine. NOTE: If you choose to provide your own mixers, I can provide a list of your needs for the event for no charge.
Self-service beverage drink station add-on - $2.00/person
This is an add-on for a self-service station for non-alcoholic beverages. We provide a (3) 2-gallon glass containers with the following drinks.
- Iced Tea
- Lemon Infused Water
- Lemonade
Table, Cups, straws, sugar, and sugar substitutes are provided as well.
Ice Add-On - $1.00/person
- A lot of venues have ice available for use. Check with your venue to see if this is an option they offer. If not, we can provide ice for your drinks, coolers and more.
High Top Bar Rental - $50.00
If your venue does not have a bar available for use, you can rent a black high-top bar.
Free Add-Ons
- Customized bar menu sign
- Water Only Station - a 2-gallon water dispenser will be available for your guests to self-serve.
Payments and Deposits
Payments:
Event is required to be paid in full 30 days prior to your event.
Deposits:
50% non-refundable deposit is required to save the date.