Question 1

Do you require a deposit for mixologist hire bookings?

Accepted Answer

To secure mixologists or bartenders, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Our online booking system makes the process instant and seamless — you can select the amount of prep time you need, allocate your service hours, and even add pack‑down time if required, all in one simple transaction. Our online booking system makes the process instant and flexible. We accept a $350 deposit for larger bookings for mixologists and bartender hire only, only when the total booking exceeds $1200.

Question 2

How many cocktails can I choose for my event?

Accepted Answer

If you are hiring a Senior Mixologist only, you’ll have access to our set standard menus, each featuring five cocktails. These menus are highly popular, and we find that five different cocktails is the perfect balance — it keeps guests happy while minimising waste. The standard menus include favourites such as Espresso Martinis, Pornstar Martinis, Old Fashioneds, Amaretto Sours, and Margaritas. You can also upgrade to a Pick & Mix menu for an additional cost, giving you the flexibility to customise your cocktail selection. If you are hiring a Master Mixologist, you’ll have full access to the Pick & Mix menu, with the freedom to choose as many or as few cocktails as you like. Once you’ve chosen your menu, our system instantly generates a shopping list so you know exactly what to prepare for your event.

Question 3

What is included in the shopping list?

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve chosen your cocktail menu, our system instantly generates a detailed shopping list. This includes all the alcohol, mixes, and garnishes you’ll need — right down to the coffee beans for Espresso Martinis — as well as the number of bags of ice required for your event. With this list in hand, you can decide whether you’d like us to supply the ice, mixes, and garnishes for you. At the same time the shopping list is provided, we’ll also send you a tailored quote for these extras, giving you complete flexibility and control over how you prepare for your event.

Question 4

What do I need to provide for the bar setup?

Accepted Answer

Upon booking, we supply you with a full barware setup guide to make preparation simple. If your bar is outdoors, it must have suitable cover — we cannot operate in rain or harsh sunlight, and no one wants to work in the wind, rain, or searing sun. You’ll need to ensure the bar is equipped with eskys, bar top tubs, menus, and other essentials prior to service, though these items can also be hired from us if needed. You must supply adequate, close-at-hand hot running water facilities for washing glassware (not dishes). If you are not hiring glassware from us, make sure you have plenty available, as disposable plastic cups often run out quickly. You’ll also need to print and display the menu we send you (if hiring the BYO package, this already includes an A4 framed menu). Finally, it’s essential that you purchase all the ingredients listed on the shopping list we provide — skimping on ingredients means your mixologist cannot make cocktails correctly, and ultimately it’s your guests who miss out.

Question 5

Do you provide a barware setup guide?

Accepted Answer

Yes — upon booking, we supply you with a full barware setup guide. This guide outlines everything you need to prepare your bar correctly, from equipment requirements to setup tips, ensuring your mixologists can deliver the best possible service on the day.

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