The Business
Mobile bartending services weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Packages range from $600-2,000+ depending on hours, drinks included, and staffing. Busy months (May-October for outdoor events, December for corporate parties) concentrate revenue. Crafting a signature cocktail menu differentiates from basic bartenders.
How to Start
Get ServSafe Alcohol certification ($30-50). Build a portable bar setup ($500-1,500). Market on wedding planning platforms (The Knot, WeddingWire). Price packages rather than hourly rates — anchoring to $1,200 'standard' packages vs $800 'basic' drives upsells.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Portable bar
- ▸Cocktail supplies
- ▸Coolers
- ▸Bar tools
- ▸Uniforms
Licensing
Alcohol service permit (varies by state)
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“Mobile bartending operates heavily on weekends and the income-to-hours ratio is excellent. A 5-hour wedding bar shift at $700 works out to $140/hr. Corporate events are even better.”
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