Why You Should Hire a Private Mobile Bartending Service for Your Event
The biggest question we get asked as a private mobile bartending and mixology service is," why would someone hire a bartending service for an intimate gathering in their home?"
Whether it's a backyard wedding, an at-home graduation party, a birthday party by the pool, or a brunch get-to-gether with friends, a private bartender is easily the most feasible decision hosts can make.
Planning any party or event is tiring, no matter how fun. It takes significant time and effort leading up to the day of the event. Then once you get to the day, somehow you're still scrambling around, cleaning, serving, creating, and – just all of the do-ings!
There are countless reasons a mobile bartending service is worth booking for your party, including custom cocktails, saving money in the long run, and simple convenience. Here are six of the biggest reasons you should consider hiring a mobile bartending service for your next event.
Reliability
Let's face it; if left to their own devices, guests tend to over-serve themselves and clear out the host's liquor cabinet if you have a self-service bar at your party.
You can control costs and consumption by booking a private bartending service with a portable bar.
Licensed bartenders are not only comfortable carding guests but they are trained and prepared to turn down any guests who are under 21, and that one uncle you're worried will drink too much and make a scene (we've all been there, honey – a more common concern than you think!).
And finally, mobile bartending businesses have everything you likely don't or didn't even think about needing! We're talking ice, napkins, coasters, bar tools, bar mats, glassware, garnishes, and much more.
Throwing a party means ensuring you have a lot of the little things. You can rely on a bartender to have everything you likely don't have. Why acquire all of these little necessities you're likely only to use once when you could depend on the resources of a mobile bartending service?
Liability
Suppose an event is happening on private property. In that case, there are little to no regulations – depending on your state and county – for what you can and can't do at your party.
In Georgia, for example, there are literally no restrictions.
In Indiana, there is only one restriction for events on private properties. In short, private property parties do not have to abide by state or county-mandated liquor laws as long as it is not a ticketed or for-profit event.
We at Milkman's Daughter believe in the responsible consumption of alcohol, so we are not listing this as the "get as lit as you want" reasoning – no, ma'am.
We are adding this to the list because unlike events on public property - in which both the venue and the bartenders have to abide by an assortment of rules and regulations (esp. In Indiana, where there are quite a lot) - privately bartended events on private properties do not.
This means more creative opportunities for your libations, portable or mobile bars, and much more.
Hosting gatherings at home, a relative's house, or an Airbnb has been growing ever-popular since 2020. If you're hosting on private property, take advantage of booking a personal mobile bartending service instead of just taking what your food caterer has to offer. Why limit yourself?!
Personalization: Creating the Vibe You Want
More often than not, traveling bartenders have spent quite a bit of time behind the bar and are experienced in mixology.
Arguably the best part of booking a mobile bartending and mixology service is bringing your vision to life (and not just hoping your DIY project works out).
This is not only the best part for you as the host but also for the hired mixologists, who always have an assortment of brewing ideas.
You may have seen a few fantastic cocktail creations on your Instagram and want to have that same or similar bar experience at your party. For example, say you have a particular color scheme for your party that you wish your cocktails to match. You may be having a themed party and want themed cocktails to boot.
Do you need a versatile cocktail menu of drinks that can also be made as mocktails? Do you enjoy dry ice-based cocktails? Do you want something smoky? Do you want glasses that pair well with edible toppers? You may have a particular style of glassware in mind that you want to be utilized in some way.
I mean – you get it.
And these are all questions and situations a mobile bartending and mixology service can help you figure out.
There is SO MUCH a private bartender can take in and consider to create the bar experience especially and uniquely for your event.
DID YOU KNOW? Milkman's Daughter offers mixology services independently of its bar services! So, if you don't need our bartending services but are interested in booking Milkman's Daughter's help to build a cocktail menu for your party, event, gathering, or restaurant, we are here for you! Click here to view the details of our Cocktail Curation 101 package.
Convenience
The benefits of hiring a bartending service for your event are unparalleled.
Just for starters, the set-up and tear-down process.
Most, if not all, mobile bartending services will include the set up of the bar area, whether it's a bar at the event venue or you rented one of their portable bars.
They'll ensure the bar area's cleanliness throughout the event or when you book their services. Then, they will tear down and clear out the bar area by the time the event ends.
You don't have to make or pour any of the beverages, nor remember any recipes.
You should be able to spend as much time enjoying the event YOU planned as possible. Host easily, knowing that you can quickly point your guests to the bar where you know they will be taken care of, and so will you!
It's a piece of mind that makes a huge difference come the day of the event.
DID YOU KNOW? Milkman's Daughter has a portable bar! Check it out.
Make an Impression
Some people need clarification and shorten themselves by thinking bartenders just pour liquid into a cup. However, others accurately know that the bar and its bartenders can and likely will be part of the experience factor of the soiree.
Booking a private bartending service for your events adds that perfect touch to your gathering, elevating you to the next level as a party host.
Your guests will feel you are treating them to something special that they won't get anywhere else, and they will remember the event for years to come.
Save Money
Booking a third-party vendor to take care of the drinks for your event actually saves you time and money.
For instance, some mobile bartending services (including Milkman's Daughter) will often ask you to buy the alcohol bottles. Meaning they bring everything needed for the experience, excluding the spirits.
They will tell you precisely what to get based on your party size, the cocktail menu, and how to get it at a lower price. This ensures you get all the liquor at the end of the night.
Some venues require people to book a liquor package with them, for example. This is often a wasteful method because, according to state law (at least here in Indiana), any opened bottles with liquor left in them should be poured out at the end of the event – no matter how much is left in the bottle.
Life happens, and last-minute cancellations and no-shows happen.
Rest assured that at the end of the night, nothing will be wasted when you buy your liquor bottles. This is the most sustainable and cost-effective way to provide a bar service at your event.
With the help of a private bartenders shopping guide (Milkman's Daughter has one!), we can tell you precisely what to get, how much, and where to get it at the lowest price.
In most cases finding a venue that lets you book your own bartending service or having your event on private property can save you thousands of dollars.
My sister held her wedding in 2021 and decided to book a private venue that allowed her to go all third party for the food, bar, photography, etc.
When it came to the bar, she purchased all the liquor from Costco and hired a private bartender. She quickly saved thousands of dollars going this route – you can too!
If you’re interested in booking Milkman’s Daughter services for your event, visit milkmansdaughterbar.com.
