Transparent Event Bar Pricing
Bartending starts at $50/hour per bartender.
Pricing is built live in your quote. Exact total depends on staffing, service hours, travel, options, tax, and fees. No hidden math — every line item is shown before you book.
Staffing & Time
Staffing matched to your guest count.
Service hours include setup, bar service, and 30 minutes of breakdown, with a 4-hour minimum.
Bartender Rate
Current pricing used by our instant quote.
Bar-Back
Added when multiple bars or glassware rentals require extra support.
Staffing Ratios
Recommended coverage based on beverage service style.
Full bar service
Mixed drinks, beer, wine, non-alcoholic
1 bartender per 75 guests
Beer, wine & non-alcoholic only
No mixed cocktails
1 per 100 guests; 2 from 101+
Cocktail hour
Dedicated cocktail reception
Minimum 2 bartenders
4-hour minimum
Service hours include setup, bar time, and breakdown.
Wedding setup
2 hours before service begins.
Other events
1.5 hours before service begins.
No-tip-jar gratuity
If you prefer no tip jar on the bar, a $100 gratuity per bartender is added to the quote.
Add-Ons & Extras
Options that complete the bar.
Add only what you need. Some items automatically hide when they do not apply to your beverage package.
Ice + cooler
2 lb/guest full bar · 1 lb/guest beer-wine
$1.25/lb
Mixers package
Hidden for beer-wine-only service
$4.25/guest
Tea & water station
Self-serve hydration station
$300 flat
Fresh squeezed lemonade
Hand-squeezed lemonade service
$4/guest
Disposables
Cups, napkins, straws
$0.75/guest
Lemon & lime wedges
Fresh garnish prep
$0.75/guest
Custom cocktail menu
Professionally designed printed menu
$100 flat
Signature cocktails
From our proprietary creator or your own recipe
$8/serving
Travel
Bartender travel from ZIP 75078.
Calculated from our home base to your venue address.
0–30 miles
Free
31–50 miles
$75
51–60 miles
$125
61–75 miles
$175
75+ miles
Custom
Rentals & Delivery
Bar rentals delivered to your venue.
Big D Party Rentals pass-through rentals are itemized in the live quote. Delivery is distance-based from Carrollton; window and site fees are listed below.
Window Fees
1-hour delivery window
Anytime 9 AM–5 PM
$85
1-hour pickup window
Anytime 9 AM–5 PM
$85
After-hours delivery
Before 9 AM or after 5 PM
$65
After-hours pickup
Before 9 AM or after 5 PM
$65
Site Conditions
Long carry
Carrying distance from truck
$45
Stairs / elevator
Items must go up/down floors
$45
Base delivery is distance-based from Carrollton. Exact rental item pricing is itemized inside the live quote.
Total Formula
How your total is calculated.
Subtotal
Staffing + bar-back + add-ons + rentals + no-tip-jar gratuity + travel + delivery/site fees + signature cocktails
Texas sales tax
8.25% on subtotal
Service/setup charge
20% on add-ons + rentals + delivery only
Card processing
3% on subtotal + tax + service charge
The service/setup fee applies to add-ons, rentals, and delivery — not to bartender labor. The live quote breaks every line out so you can see exactly where the total comes from.
Payment Schedule
Reserve your date.
Booking fee
35%
Due to reserve your event date
Remaining balance
65%
Due 14 days before the event
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