Money and booking
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Cocktail Maker?
Cocktail maker hire costs £270 for three hours, then £67.50 per extra hour, before travel. Compare staffing, supplies and your written total.
Last reviewed 25 October 2026
Cocktail maker hire costs £270 per person for the first three service hours, then £67.50 per additional hour. Four hours costs £337.50 per person before postcode-calculated travel and agreed extras. This is the staff-only labour price, not a supplied drinks package.
For example, four hours for one cocktail maker is £337.50 in labour. Add the quoted travel and any agreed extras; buying ingredients for staff-only service is a separate cost.
For staff-only hire, you provide drinks, ingredients, ice and glasses. Cocktailhire supplies the professional and working bartender tools. Add a mobile bar if a structure is needed; our glassware is available only with the staffed mobile bar.
Related service and planning guides
Choose the guide for the arrangement you need to check. Use the main hire page for a quote once you have the event postcode and service hours.
Book or check the date from the cocktail maker main hire page.
Cocktail maker guidePlanning hubChoose a guide for costs, supplies, staffing or the working setup.
Cocktail maker guideQuick answersDirect answers about the service and booking arrangements.
Cocktail maker guideSetup guideKitchen island, dining table, garden table or office counter.
Cocktail maker guideGuest numbersCheck pace, queues and whether one cocktail maker is enough.
Cocktail maker guideMenu guideChoose cocktails guests understand quickly.
Cocktail maker guideShopping listPlan ingredients, mixers, garnish, ice and glassware.
Cocktail maker guideBooking lengthPlan service hours around arrivals, food and speeches.
Cocktail maker guideHouse partiesWorking surfaces, supplies and access for a house party.
Cocktail maker guideWeddingsUse cocktails as a clear wedding drinks window.
Cocktail maker guideWork partiesStaffing, supplies and schedules for company events.
What changes the quote?
The quote uses the event postcode, service hours, staff count and any agreed bar structure or supplies. Guest numbers and selected drinks help determine staffing. Travel is calculated for the event location.
Compare the same inclusions
Check staff numbers and hours, physical bar equipment, drinks, ingredients, ice, glasses, travel and any agreed extras. A staff-only figure is not the same product as a fully supplied drinks package.
Review before confirming
Confirm the date, address, guest count, service start and finish, supply responsibilities and total. An unfinished quote does not reserve the date. Availability and payment confirmation are required for a confirmed booking.
What changes the figure
- How long the cocktail maker is booked for.
- How many guests are likely to want cocktails at the same time.
- The date, location and travel needed to get the right person there.
- The drinks selected and their preparation requirements.
- Whether glassware, ingredients, ice, garnish or a larger setup are required.
- Whether the room already has a sensible surface, such as a kitchen island, dining table, home bar, garden trestle table or office counter.
What to check before paying
- Date, arrival time, service time and finish time.
- What the cocktail maker brings.
- What you are expected to supply.
- How the cocktail list is chosen.
- How many guests the service plan is built around.
- What happens if guest numbers or timings change.
Questions people ask before booking
What is the starting price for cocktail maker hire?
Cocktail maker hire starts at £270 per person for the first three service hours, then £67.50 per additional hour, before postcode-calculated travel and agreed extras.
Is travel included in the starting price?
No. Travel is calculated from the event postcode and shown in the quote.
What should I compare between bar-service quotes?
Compare staff count, service hours, bar structure, drinks supplies, ice, glassware, travel and the total for the same event.
Before you confirm the service
Agree the working surface, selected drinks, ingredients, ice, glasses, access and service schedule with the team.
Staff-only hire uses your suitable surface and supplies. Add a staffed mobile bar when a structure is needed, or compare a supplied package for the agreed drinks and equipment.
Read more about Cocktailhire, use the main cocktail maker hire page, or contact us about event-specific arrangements.
Related cocktail maker hire guides
Kit, service, menu support, prep and what should never be assumed.
Quote comparisonHow to Compare Cocktail Maker QuotesCompare the written scope and total for the same event.
TimingsHow Long Should You Book a Cocktail Maker For?Arrival waves, peak demand, extension risk and when the drinks service should start.
FitWhen Is Cocktail Maker Hire Enough?Choose staff-only service, a staffed bar or a supplied package.
Shopping listCocktail Maker Shopping List GuideWhat hosts may need to buy when supplying the drinks themselves.
Guest numbersHow Many Guests Can One Cocktail Maker Serve?Guest count, queues, menu pace and when one cocktail maker is enough.
Get a cocktail maker quote
Use the main hire page for a labour guide quote, then confirm the date, staff, supplies and working arrangements.
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