Bar service & waitstaff
Rates, staffing and what comes with it
Straight pricing, no mystery line items. Here is what we charge, what your bartender brings, and how booking works.
Pricing
Hourly rates
| Role | What they cover | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bartender | Behind the bar for the length of your event | $60 / hour |
| Server | Buffet and dinner service, clearing, cleanup | $60 / hour |
| Barback | Ice, glassware and restocking for larger parties | $35 / hour |
| Travel | May be added depending on distance | +$5 / hour |
Discounts may apply for larger parties or at preferred venues, so always ask for a quote. Staff are billed at an hourly rate or a negotiated flat fee. All prices are subject to change without notice.
Included
Every bartender arrives with the kit
You supply the alcohol and ice. Your bartender brings the tools of the trade, and we will happily tell you what to buy before you shop. Mixers, garnishes and cups can come from you, or from us with a bar setup package.
- Shakers
- Strainer
- Ice scoop
- Corkscrew
- Bottle opener
- Can opener
- Pourers for 750ml bottles
- Paring knife
- Cutting board
- Bar towels
- Bar napkins
Any specialty request beyond that list is the host's to provide, or ask us to arrange it.
Bar setup add-ons
Let us stock the bar, too
Book a bartender and add a setup package, and we bring the mixers, garnishes, cups and equipment. You just buy the alcohol and the ice.
Full Bar
- Stirrers
- Cocktail napkins
- Lemons
- Limes
- Orange juice
- Cranberry juice
- Grapefruit juice
- Pineapple juice
- Club soda
- Tonic
- Ginger ale
- 7 UP
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Poland Spring water
- Premium wine, cocktail and beer cups
- All bar equipment
Bloody Mary mix and sour mix available on request.
Does not include bartender or ice.
Beer & Wine Bar
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Poland Spring water
- Premium beer, wine and soda cups
- Napkins
- All bar equipment
Bloody Mary mix and sour mix available on request.
Does not include bartender or ice.
The details
How the day runs
Setup and breakdown
Allow one to one and a half hours for setup before service, and about thirty minutes for cleanup afterward.
Tables you provide
A minimum of two six-foot tables is required for a proper bar setup. If you don't have them, we can point you at a rental house.
Gratuity
Bartender gratuity can be handled with a tip jar during the event or paid directly afterward. Waitstaff is billed with a 20% gratuity.
Dress
Bartenders and servers wear black shirts and black pants as standard. Anything else can be agreed at contract.
Staff preference
We have male and female bartenders. A specific preference can be guaranteed with advance booking.
Insurance
All of our bartenders and servers carry general liability and liquor liability insurance. A certificate of insurance is provided on request, and extra coverage can be arranged for a fee.
Booking & payment
Reserving your date
We accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, personal checks, Venmo and PayPal. A 10% deposit is due at contract, with the balance due 7 days ahead of the event unless we agree otherwise.
- Either party may cancel without obligation on written notice no later than 7 days before the event. After that date, the balance is payable in full.
- Balances due the day of the event and left unpaid are subject to a $25 per day service fee unless otherwise negotiated.
- A $30 fee applies to returned checks.
- As the host, you are ultimately responsible for your guests. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol to anyone who, in our judgment, has had too much to drink or is under the legal age.
Halls, auditoriums & pavilions
Still looking for a venue?
We keep a comprehensive list of halls, auditoriums and pavilions across Connecticut, with contact information for each one. Ask and we will send it over.
Let's talk about your event
Ready to lock in your date?
Send us the date, the headcount and the address, and we'll come back with a quote.
203.804.9535