The Basics
Is our wedding date available How far in advance do we need to book with you?
Do you have the proper license?
Pricing
How do you charge for your time and for drinks?
Can you run a cash bar? (Be sure you are able to sell alcohol at your venue. Some don’t allow it.)
Do I have to buy the alcohol, ice, cups, etc. or will you supply it?
What is the tipping protocol?
Can the bar accept credit cards? (If not, does the reception venue have an ATM?)
Do you carry liability insurance?
What is the deposit and final payment plan for the entire bill? What forms of payment do you accept?
What is your cancellation/refund policy?
When will I receive the contract? (Make sure to get everything in writing in the final contract.)
Drinks
What cocktails, spirits or beers can you serve?
Can we request specific drinks? (Specialty liquor, wine, champagne, craft beers, mixed drinks, signature cocktails, etc.)
Can you provide any special drinks for the non-drinkers?
How many people will be on staff?
Logistics
What is your practice for guests who are intoxicated?
How will the bartenders be dressed?
How late will the bar be open?
What to Prepare for your Bartender
Make a list of common beers and drinks you know your friends and family will be ordering, so they can order an appropriate amount of popular drink choices, or provide you with a shopping list.
Provide tables, linens, rags, etc. for behind bar and front bar service (if you book with Tamp & Muddle Co, the bar and rags are included in our bar rentals)
Provide ice, cups, bar napkins, cutting board, shakers, and anything the bartender may not provide. (With Tamp and Muddle Co, basic bar tools are included in the bar rental)
We hope this helps you with planning your big day! Whether you are using us to bartend, or hiring a bartender in addition to renting our mobile horse trailer bar, this list of questions will ease your mind and help with the planning process. When you add bartending to your package with us, it includes a consult with our Bar Manager. Consultation & Guidance helps you with everything you need to know and answers these questions in detail.