FAQ Event-Tenders

We provide professional and mobile bar services including wedding bartending, event bartending, corporate bartending, signature cocktail development, multi-station operations.

Our primary service area includes Jacksonville, St Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Orange Park, Fernandina Beach, greater Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. For events outside these areas, contact us and we will evaluate travel logistics.

Yes. Event-Tenders maintains liability insurance, including liquor insurance, and staff certifications required for professional alcohol service. Certificates of insurance can be provided upon request for venues that require them.

For peak dates (weekends, holidays, and popular wedding months), we highly recommend booking minimum of 2 months in advance, ideally as soon as your date and venue are confirmed. For weekday or off-season events, availability may be easier to secure on shorter notice.

Yes. A deposit secures your date and reserves staffing and equipment. The deposit amount and final payment schedule are outlined in your service agreement.

Cancellation policies are provided in our contracts and vary by event size and timing. Generally, cancellations outside a specified window receive a partial or full refund of the deposit, whereas cancellations inside the finalized timeline may forfeit the deposit. We advise reviewing the agreement carefully.

Pricing depends on guest count, hours of service, the number of bartenders required, travel, beverage supply model, and any specialty requirements such as multiple stations. We provide itemized quotes to ensure transparency.

Yes — we commonly coordinate with venues and caterers to integrate our service. We will confirm any venue rules and ensure compliance.

Typical recommendation is 1 bartender per 75 guests for open bar services, with at least one bar-back per 125–150 guests for busy events. For specific events—festival, wedding, cocktail parties—staffing recommendations will be customized.

Yes. All staff undergo responsible service training, ID checks protocols, and are trained on de-escalation and emergency procedures.

Gratuity policies are outlined in your contract. If you choose to tip, bartenders appreciate cash tips. For corporate events, tips can be added as a gratuity line on the invoice upon prior agreement.

A standard portable bar requires a footprint of approximately 10 by 10 feet long and space for staff circulation behind the bar. Complex setups may require more area — we will verify space needs during planning.

Lighting is provided for outdoor events, but the host must ensure it is properly covered to maintain safety.

Setup typically takes 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the complexity of the event. Our team arrives within the scheduled load-in window, sets up the bar and service stations, and coordinates with venue staff to ensure everything runs smoothly. After the event, we handle the breakdown, remove all equipment, and manage waste disposal as agreed.

We do not handle permits, but we can provide insurance certificates as required by the venue.

Our staff is trained to identify signs of intoxication and refuse further alcohol service. 

Yes. Our mixologist will collaborate with you to design cocktails aligned with your event theme, flavor preferences, and presentation needs. 

Absolutely. We design beautiful, sophisticated mocktails, sparkling non-alcoholic beverages, and fruit infused water stations tailored for daytime events or alcohol-free guests.

Absolutely. We design beautiful, sophisticated mocktails, sparkling non-alcoholic beverages, and hydration stations tailored for daytime events or alcohol-free guests.

We accept Venmo and CashApp