20–60 guests
Office happy hour
- One bartender; portable bar where your bartender lists one
- Beer, wine, and a seasonal cocktail
- 2-hour service window
- Setup at an office, courtyard, or rooftop
- Itemized receipt for expensing
Events · Corporate events
Corporate bartenders & event bar service.
Professional bartenders for company holiday parties, product launches, conferences, all-hands, and client receptions. Bay Area-wide service with a single point of contact and an itemized receipt for your records.
Packages
One package per event shape.
61–200 guests
Product launch / mixer
- Multi-bartender team
- Branded signature cocktail
- Spirits, wine, and beer menu, sized by the Stock List
- Coat-check-friendly placement
201+ guests
Holiday party / conference
- Multi-station bar layout
- Captain Service coordination
- Custom menus per crowd segment
- Late-night service tiers
- Single point of contact end-to-end
Run of show
Service paced to the program, not the headcount.
- Cocktail hour
- Bar opens before the first guest arrives — keynote stays uninterrupted.
- Networking sets
- Quick-pour menus keep the bar moving and the lines short.
- Awards / executive remarks
- Bar dims and pauses on cue so the room belongs to the speakers.
- After-party
- Service tiers down as the room thins so you only pay for what's used.
FAQ
Common corporate events questions.
How does billing and payment work for a company event?
Payment is by card. Your card is charged when the booking locks — 48 hours before the event, or right away for a short-notice booking — and you'll get an itemized receipt for your records. We don't offer net-30 terms or a W-9 on file.
Can you brand the bar with our logo or signature cocktail?
Yes. Bartenders develop a custom drink built around your launch, brand colors, or theme. Signage and menu cards can be coordinated with your marketing team or arranged with your bartender.
Do bartenders sign NDAs for confidential events?
Every bartender must pass Government-ID identity verification through Stripe Identity to be paid through bartendersNow™. We do not conduct background checks. NDAs are arranged directly between you and your bartender before the event.
Can you serve at a hotel, coworking space, or venue with a liquor license?
Bartenders on the platform routinely work in licensed venues alongside the venue's beverage program. Look for RBS certification when your venue requires it. Confirm bring-in policy with your venue first.
How many bartenders do we need for a corporate event?
It depends on your headcount, hours, and whether the menu includes cocktails or mocktails — not a fixed ratio. As planning guidance for about 3 hours of service: up to 50 guests, 1 bartender; 51–75 guests, 1–2. From there, the ranges split by menu. For beer, wine, ready-to-drink, and basic mixed drinks: 76–100 guests, 1–2; 101–150 guests, 1–3. When the menu includes cocktails or mocktails: 76–100 guests, 2; 101–150 guests, 2–4. Larger conferences and galas scale from there. The Smart Staffing Calculator recommends a bartender count from your guest count, service hours, beverage menu, and event type. It recommends at least two above 60 guests when the menu includes cocktails or mocktails, and above 125 guests on any menu.
Is bartendersNow's fee included in the total, or is it extra?
Yes — every quote reflects a 12% platform fee for hosts and a 12% fee on bartender earnings, both shown before you commit. The fee is shown before you commit and itemized on your receipt, so it's never a separate line item to track down.
Can we get a non-alcoholic or low-ABV bar for a sober-friendly office event?
Yes. Bartenders build full non-alcoholic and low-ABV menus with the same craft as a cocktail list — common for daytime conferences, sober-curious teams, or events where guests are driving straight from the office.
How far in advance should we book a corporate bartender?
There's no fixed lead time. Smaller happy hours can sometimes come together the same week, depending on the bartender's schedule, while multi-day conferences and large galas benefit from more notice.
Do you handle staffing across a multi-day conference?
Yes — each day or reception is built as its own event with its own headcount and hours, and Captain Service can coordinate a bartender team across a multi-day conference so you have one contact instead of booking day-by-day.
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California's Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) rules apply to alcohol servers at ABC-licensed premises, and certification is valid for three years. Private events at unlicensed locations are generally outside that requirement, but your venue or caterer may have its own rules — check with them. RBS is not required to join bartendersNow™. Bartenders upload their own certification details to their profile, and you can filter for it. We do not verify certifications. Bartenders are independently responsible for complying with California law on serving minors and visibly intoxicated guests.