Event Bartending Cost Comparison:
 

Comparing possible event bartending options for a 100 person event with similar choices.

Average Venue

(Full Bar service runs
$48-$135 per person)

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• ​Package: $4800 - $13,500​

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• 20% Gratuity = $960-$2,700

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• Tax =$460-$1300

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Total $6220-$17,500

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Calypso Cocktails

(Alcohol cost depends on preference)

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• $1800 Calypso Classic Bar - $1800​

  • Premium Wooden Bar 

  • Up to 5 hours of professional service

  • 2 Certified Bartenders

  • Quality Clear Plastic Cups 

  • White Beverage Napkins 

  • Black Cocktail Straws 

  • Ice and Beer Coolers

  • Water Station

  • Decor

• ​​​Package x 100 people - $0 - $1000​

• Flat Gratuity - $0-$600​

• Tax - $192 - $272​

• Alcohol  - $400-$1000

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Total $2392 - $4672

Other Dry Bartending Companies

​(Alcohol cost depends on preference)

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• Basic Package- $600 - $1300

• Additional Bartender - $100 - $300

• ​​​Ice: per person- $1 - $2

• Cooler rental - $50 - $200

• Wooden Bar - $200 - $800

• Mixers/Garnish: per person - $5 - $10

• Water Station: per person - $50 - $200

• Decorations - $50 - $100

• 20% Gratuity - $350 - $780

• Tax - $169 - $374

• Alcohol - $400-$1000

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Total $2519 - $6054

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