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Hawaii mobile bartending FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most about hiring a bartender on Oahu. Don’t see yours? Call or text 808-445-9094, or get a quote and we’ll take it from there.
Drinks
Alcohol, cocktails and shopping lists
Who supplies the alcohol?
You do. For a hosted bar, you buy the beer, wine and spirits from the store of your choice. You bring the alcohol. We pour on your behalf. For parties over 200 guests, please reach out so we can help you plan quantities.
Planning a cash bar where guests pay for drinks? Cash bars are possible with enough lead time (8+ weeks); ask us.
Do you offer a suggested alcohol shopping list?
Absolutely. Whether it’s beer and wine or a full cocktail menu, we’ll help you figure out how much liquor, wine, beer and champagne you’ll need based on your guest count, event length and drinks.
Can you make signature cocktails for my event?
Yes. We’re happy to help you pick themed or signature cocktails for your occasion. Your bartenders will arrive ready to make them, and we’ll give you a custom shopping list sized to your guest count.
What’s included
Bar setup, tools and supplies
What will you bring to my event?
No matter which package you choose, we bring the essential tools unless you’d rather supply your own: wine key, bottle openers, spill mats, pour spouts, cocktail shakers, ice bucket and scoop, cutting board and knife.
Do you offer ice, cups, mixers and other bar items?
Yes. We offer add-ons to your quote, from bartender-only service to a fully stocked bar setup. You can supply your own items or let us handle them.
What does your bar setup look like?
Our standard setup is a 6-ft bar table with fitted linen and dual drink stations for 1 to 2 bartenders. Linen comes in black or white. Each extra bar setup is $150.
Will my bartender arrive early?
Yes. Bartenders arrive 60 to 90 minutes before service to set up. Setup and breakdown are billed on top of your service hours: 1 hour for most events, 2 hours for weddings, events over 200 guests and multi-bar setups. Need us there even earlier? Pick an early arrival time in the quote form.
Our team
Staff, travel and insurance
How do you staff my event?
Our hiring process includes careful vetting and tech-driven matching, so we get our pick of some of the best local talent. Your bartender will have at least 2 years of service experience and will arrive clean, on time and professional.
Which islands do you serve?
We mainly serve Oahu, from town to the North Shore. We’ve also done neighbor-island events on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
Are your bartenders trained?
Yes. Our bartenders complete responsible alcohol service training such as TIPS or ServSafe. These are private responsible-service trainings that teach safe service and checking IDs, and every bartender is pour tested once a month.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We carry general liability, liquor liability (up to $2M) and workers’ comp. We can name your venue or clubhouse as additional insured on a certificate of insurance (COI) for $150.
Booking
Pricing, payments and policies
What affects the cost of bartending services?
Pricing is based on guest count, number of service hours, travel distance and any add-ons or upgrades you choose.
How do I pay the deposit?
A 30% non-refundable deposit books your date. Pay securely online by credit or debit card through Stripe. The remaining balance is due 7 days before your event, by cash, check or card. Card payments carry a 3% surcharge.
What is your cancellation policy?
Deposits and payments are non-refundable, but they can be transferred as an event credit for one year and applied to a rescheduled or future event.
What if my bartender doesn’t show?
We keep on-call staff for every event, and we have yet to miss a scheduled event. In the rare case of an emergency, your full payment will be refunded the same day.
Still have questions?
Request a quote and get your price within 24 hours, or call or text 808-445-9094.
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