When you’re planning to hire a bar for the night, you may be wondering what drinks package is right for you. There are a variety of factors to be considered, so it’s important to know what to assess before you commit. Fortunately, we’ve put together all the aspects you should look at before you hire a bar.
What Is A Drinks Package?
A drinks package outlines the amount of individual drinks that are covered and provided by the bar hire. It can range from a modest package with 1 or 2 drinks per guest, or an unlimited tab for everyone to enjoy until the night ends. Which you choose will depend on the factors we’ve listed below:
Guest List
One of the major contributors to the type of drinks package you choose when you hire a bar is the amount of people. The number of people attending will likely dictate your budget, as well as how much each person can drink. A handful of people means you could have unlimited drinks for the whole event. However, a few dozen may mean your budget can only stretch so far.
Event
The type of event is also an influential aspect of picking a drinks package. If you’re looking to hire a bar for the parents at a children’s party, then you can safely assume a fairly modest drinks package will suffice. However, for the office Christmas party, you may be looking at a larger consumption, and therefore a more extensive package. We advise considering the type of event ahead of time to anticipate this
Venue
Another consideration to bear in mind when choosing a package is the venue. For example, an event at a pub is a great place to relax and have one, two or four drinks. However, if you’re holding an event at a formal location, such as a museum or area of outstanding beauty, then you may want to limit alcohol consumption. As a result, it’s important to consider this when opting for more extensive drinks packages.
Bar Hire Budget
Finally, and most importantly, set yourself a budget. If you’re going to hire a bar, then budget is the most essential aspect of choosing a drinks package. How much you can spend may limit you on how much of a bar tab you can put down. Alternatively, there may be no restrictions to your budget, in which case you can cover all drinks included.
Get In Touch With Four Elements Catering For Quality Bar Hire
If you’re looking to hire a bar for an event or occasion, then contact Four Elements Catering. We offer a variety of drinks packages to suit any budget, event and venue, so give us a call today to find out more.
