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How do I get a quote or contact Cocktailhire?
Get a quote for cocktail makers, bartenders, staffed mobile bars or supplied cocktail packages. Enter the event date, postcode, guest count and service hours, then review the price and included service before booking.
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What information do I need for a quote?
Enter the event date, full postcode, guest count and service hours. Use the quote window to review the itemised service and price; a callback is available if you have questions.
FAQ videos
Where can I watch answers to booking questions?
Video answers to common booking and event-planning questions. Click any video below to play without leaving this page, or follow its written guide where available.
How is my cocktail service priced?
Staff hire is priced by people and service hours; bar equipment and stocked packages use their own rates. The videos explain the options and the quote shows your total.
Cocktailhire FAQ How much is the Bartender to hire?
Cocktailhire FAQ Ive found someone cheaper, will you match their quote?
How Much Will the Cocktail Shopping List Cost?
How the shopping list relates to guest numbers, service time and the drinks selected from the existing Cocktailhire menu.
Who provides the cocktail ingredients?
Staff-only clients buy ingredients using the shopping list. Stocked packages include cocktail ingredients, ice and glassware with the bar and team.
Does the Bartender Bring the Cocktail Ingredients?
What the host buys for bartender-only service and when an all-in-one package is the better fit.
How Much Ice Does a Cocktail Party Need?
Why the amount of ice on the Cocktailhire shopping list matters and why a domestic ice maker is not a replacement for the stated quantity.
Who does the shopping explainer
What does the bartender need for setup?
Provide the agreed working space, supplies and preparation access. If you book a mobile bar, share its Production information with your venue.
Cocktailhire FAQ Is Glassware Hire Available?
Cocktailhire FAQ Do we pay for setup time? How long does the Bartender Need?
Can a Cocktail Maker Work from a Kitchen Island?
A kitchen island may be enough when it gives the bartender a workable service point. If the room has nowhere suitable to prepare and serve drinks, it needs a physical mobile bar instead.
What do you get with your service explainer
Does the bartender stay & clean up explainer
How do I choose the number of bartenders?
Start with one bartender per 50 guests, then review the menu, arrival pattern and agreed duties.
Cocktailhire FAQ What happens if my bartender is sick or doesnt turn up?
How Many Bartenders Does My Event Need?
How guest numbers, service style and the room affect the number of bartenders required.
Cocktailhire FAQ Can i get the bartender to do the tricks & Flair for my party?
Cocktailhire FAQ Will YOU be the bartender at my party?
How Many Bartenders Do You Need for 50 Guests?
Why Cocktailhire plans one bartender for each 50 guests and what happens to service when a busy room is understaffed.
How do I choose cocktails for my event?
Choose up to five drinks from the existing Cocktailhire menu. Package tiers determine the eligible choices.
Cocktailhire FAQ Do we have to pick drinks only on the Cocktail Menu?
Cocktailhire FAQ Can we change the names of the cocktails to suit our theme?
Cocktailhire FAQ How many cocktails should we choose?
How do I complete my booking?
Review the event details, service, itemised quote and booking terms in the checkout, then follow its confirmation steps.
Cocktailhire Non contact booking system Introduction
Cocktailhire FAQ How long should i book a bartender for?
Cocktailhire FAQ Whats next? How do i go ahead & book a bartender?
3 Hour minimum explainer
Why we dont deal with any accounts departments explainer
Questions answered early
What should I know about quotes, menus and callbacks?
You can establish the quote before selecting cocktails and request a callback if you have questions. The answers below explain the next steps.
Does a callback mean I am booked?
Absolutely not. A callback means you have questions, or that you want to know a real person is on the other end. A callback means exactly that: a callback. Nothing is ever booked until the booking is paid for.
Can I get the quote before choosing cocktails?
Yes. The quote starts with the event basics. The cocktail menu comes next, so the drinks can help you decide properly.
Can I change cocktails after booking?
Yes, within the permitted change window. Changes lock five days before the event so shopping lists and rare ingredients do not become a last-minute problem.
Can I schedule a callback after seeing the quote?
Yes. The callback option stays available if you have questions, or if you simply want to know a real person is on the other end of the line.
Where should I start when my event date is fixed?
Start with your date, postcode, guest count and service hours in the booking page. Review the quoted service and use the callback option if you need help.
What happens next
What will I review before confirming the booking?
Review the date and hours, staffing, equipment, supplies, price and terms. The steps below explain how the booking information comes together.
Which date and times should I enter?
Enter the event date, guest arrival time, service finish time, address and guest numbers. That is enough to check whether the booking can work before payment details are involved.
Where will I see the service and price?
The system shows the starting figure and whether cocktail makers, bartenders, a mobile bar or an all-in-one package is the sensible fit for the room.
When can I choose the cocktails?
Pick from the existing Cocktailhire menu, share it if other people need a say, and keep the event menu visible before committing.
Can I ask questions before booking?
Yes. Request a callback if you need help with the quote or event arrangements; you can complete the booking online once the details are clear.
If your venue asks for public liability, risk assessments or policy documents, the boring page is here: policies, statements and due diligence downloads.