---
title: "Pricing | Dynamic Buzz Bartending"
url: https://dynamicbuzzbartending.com/pricing
description: "Transparent mobile bartending pricing for DFW events. Bartending starts at $50/hour per bartender. Build an itemized live quote in minutes."
lang: en
---

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.

The rates below power the instant quote on our site. Every event is different, so the live quote is the most accurate way to see your itemized total.

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

$50 / hour per bartender

Current pricing used by our instant quote.

### Bar-Back

$40 / hour

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

## Ready for your itemized quote?

Build a live quote in minutes. Every rate above is applied automatically so you can see your exact total.

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