Hire a professional mixologist with a clear event brief
If you are planning a party or event, you probably want guests served properly without becoming the person managing the drinks all night. Hiring a professional mixologist works best when the practical brief is settled before the event day.
Start with the date, full address, guest numbers and the hours you want drinks served. The mixologist hire service can then be considered against the room, the available working space and the pace the event needs.
Decide what the booking must cover
Be clear about the result you need. That may be a mixologist working from a kitchen island, a suitable table or an existing bar. If the room needs a full mobile bar setup, say so at the start so the quote is built around the right service.
- Date, full address and event type
- Expected guest numbers
- Service start and finish times
- Available working area and access route
- Whether a mobile bar is needed
Choose drinks from the existing Cocktailhire menu
Clients choose the drinks they want from the existing Cocktailhire menu. The event menu is then built from those selections. A focused list is easier for guests to understand and easier for the team to serve cleanly when several orders arrive together.
Share any known guest preferences early, but keep the final choice within the published menu. This keeps the ingredients, preparation and service plan clear.
Confirm who supplies each part
Do not leave the practical items to assumption. The written quote should make clear who is supplying the spirits, mixers, fresh ingredients, ice, glassware, bartender tools, working surface or bar, and the arrangements for waste and used glasses.
If power, water or refrigeration affects the setup, confirm what is available at the address before the plan is finalised.
Match the service to likely demand
Guest numbers matter, but they are not the only consideration. The service window, chosen drinks, bar position and the times when guests are likely to order together all affect the working plan. Give accurate timings rather than asking the team to infer them on arrival.
Put the agreed scope in writing
Before paying, check the arrival time, setup window, booked service hours, selected drinks, supplied items and anything that is not included. A clear written plan protects the host and gives the mixologist one settled brief to work from.
What to send with your enquiry
Send the date, address, guest numbers, service hours, available working space and the drinks you are considering. Cocktailhire can then confirm availability, provide an early guide quote and identify any details still needed.
Send your event details when those essentials are ready.