Wedding Alcohol Cost and Bar Budget

Wedding Alcohol Cost and Bar Budget

by | Dec 19, 2020 | 9 comments

Almost everyone who plans a wedding has to decide how much of their budget to allocate toward the bar and how many beverages to stock their wedding bar with. A wedding planner should be equipped to help with this information. Before you read this article, watch this...
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Bartender Staffing & Placement

Bartender Staffing & Placement

by | Oct 8, 2010 | 1 comment

A bartender to guest ratio of 1 to 75 will usually provide efficient service.  If a single bartender is required, a ratio of 1 to 50 or lower is recommended depending upon whether it is beer, wine, soft drink service or full bar service. Beer, wine, soft drink service...
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Alcohol Portions at a Party

Alcohol Portions at a Party

by | Oct 8, 2010 | 2 comments

Using skimpy glass sizes not only gives the appearance of being cheap, but it also increases the traffic at the beverage service areas which increases congestion at the bar and glassware and ice usage. 12 ounce glasses are recommended for mixed drinks, beer and soft...
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Stocking Your Bar for a Party

Stocking Your Bar for a Party

by | Oct 7, 2010 | 3 comments

A bar is one of the focal points of a party so you want to have the following items stocked. Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks Beer selection – Have two regular domestic beers, one light domestic and one import or micro-brew. Non Alcoholic Beer Selection –...
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Party Beverage Selection

Party Beverage Selection

by | Oct 6, 2010 | 1 comment

If you are in charge of making the selection of beverages to be served, here are basic guidelines to follow: When preparing to make the beverage selections consider the type and theme of the event, the type of guests that will be attending, and the types of foods that...
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