20–60 guests
Team holiday lunch
- One bartender, midday service
- Holiday-themed signature cocktail
- Beer / wine alongside
- 2-hour window matched to the meal
- Single invoice with W-9
Events · Holiday parties
Holiday party bartenders for companies and homes.
Professional bartenders for December holiday parties, end-of-year company celebrations, and seasonal at-home gatherings. November and December book out early — Bay Area service with priority scheduling for early-locked dates.
Packages
One package per event shape.
60–250 guests
Company holiday party
- Multi-bartender team
- Seasonal menu (mulled wine, holiday old-fashioned, hot toddy, NA spritz)
- Coat-check-friendly bar placement
- Coordination with caterer / venue
- After-party service tiers
20–80 guests
At-home holiday gathering
- Bartender + portable bar
- Family-friendly NA options
- Festive garnish and stemware
- Toast-timed service
- Setup and cleanup included
Run of show
Service paced to the program, not the headcount.
- Arrival
- Hot cocktail or mulled-wine pour to thaw guests as they walk in.
- Toasts & remarks
- Champagne charged and timed; bar pauses on cue.
- Dinner / dessert
- Pour pacing slows so the room stays seated; coffee-based cocktails available.
- After-party
- Service tiers down at a defined hour — perfect for a clean midnight wrap.
FAQ
Common holiday parties questions.
When should we book our December holiday party?
August through early October. November and December fill up, so early dates are worth locking.
Do you have a seasonal cocktail menu?
Yes. Holiday-spec menus include hot cocktails (mulled wine, hot toddy, spiked cider), spirit-forward classics with a winter spin (smoked old-fashioned, white negroni), and seasonal NA pours (alcohol-free spritz, cranberry shrub).
Can you do dry / NA-friendly holiday parties?
Yes. Bartenders are trained on full alcohol-free menus and treat NA drinks with the same craft as cocktails. Bartenders also slow-pour for guests choosing to taper through the evening.
Will you coordinate with our caterer and venue?
Captain Service is an optional add-on for larger events: a lead bartender coordinates the bar team and the caterer, venue, and AV teams, so your day-of contact is one person.
What about New Year's Eve?
Yes. New Year's Eve dates go early, so lock yours by mid-November to be safe.
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