At Event Essentials TX, we offer polished, friendly, professional bartending tailored to events of all sizes — from intimate home gatherings to large wedding celebrations. We keep our pricing simple, transparent, and fair, with no hidden fees or complicated add-ons.
Below are our three service tiers.
Perfect for:
In-home parties, backyard celebrations, baby showers, birthdays, and small gatherings where you simply want someone reliable and professional behind your bar.
What’s Included:
One professional bartender
Service of beer, wine, champagne, and simple cocktails
Up to 2 simple cocktails of your choice
Bar setup and tidy breakdown
Guidance on alcohol shopping list (optional)
Friendly, polished guest service
Client Provides:
All alcohol
Mixers
Ice
Cups/glassware
Garnishes
Bar tools
Bar/table setup
Water for guests (bottled or dispensers required)
Minimum: 3 hours
Additional hours: $75/hour
Tip jar: Allowed unless requested otherwise.
Rate: $100/hour (4-hour minimum)
26–75 guests
One bartender for up to ~60 guests — with a second bartender recommended for 60–75 depending on menu
Perfect for:
Engagement parties, milestone birthdays, corporate mixers, rehearsal dinners, and community socials.
What’s Included:
One bartender for up to 60 guests
Bar setup and breakdown
Service of beer, wine, champagne
Up to 3 signature cocktails
Ice management guidance
Simple garnish prep
Assistance with alcohol quantity planning
Client Provides:
Alcohol & mixers
Ice
Cups/glassware
Garnishes
Bar tools
Bar/table setup
Water for guests required
Minimum: 4 hours
Additional hours: $75/hour
Tip jar: Allowed unless requested otherwise.
75+ guests
One lead bartender + additional bartenders based on guest count
Perfect for:
Weddings, galas, fundraisers, and large events where smooth, efficient bar service is essential.
What’s Included:
Lead bartender + added staff according to guest count
Full bar setup & teardown
Beer, wine, champagne service
Up to 4 signature cocktails
Coordination with your planner or venue
Bar flow planning for fast, efficient service
Ice management, garnish prep, last-call timing
Bar cleanup at the end of service
Client Provides:
Alcohol & mixers
Ice
Glassware/cups
Garnishes
Bar tools
Bar/backbar setup
Water for guests required
Minimum: 5 hours
Additional hours: $100/hour
Tip jar: Allowed unless requested otherwise.
Great bartending is as much about flow as it is about flavor. To ensure quick service and consistent quality, we offer a curated cocktail selection for each event tier:
Private Parties: Up to 2 cocktails
Social Events: Up to 3 cocktails
Weddings: Up to 4 cocktails
Keeping the menu focused allows us to:
Serve drinks faster
Maintain consistent quality
Reduce ingredient waste
Help you shop more efficiently
Ensure a polished, elevated guest experience
Beer, wine, and champagne service is always included.
To reserve your date, we require the following:
A non-refundable 30% retainer is required to secure your event date.
Applied to your final balance.
Due 30 days prior to your event.
Events booked within 30 days require full payment at booking.
Final guest count is due 14 days prior to the event.
Additional guest fees will be added to the final invoice.
Private Parties: 3 hours
Social Events: 4 hours
Weddings: 5 hours
Additional Bartenders and/or Barback
Every package includes one bartender. To ensure smooth, efficient service, additional bartenders will be added when required for your guest count or bar layout at $50 per hour. Barbacks will be added for larger events as needed at $35 per hour to support ice management, restocking, and smooth bar flow.
Tipping
Bartenders will provide their own tip jar for casual events. For weddings, corporate functions, or any event where the host requests no tip jar, a 20% service gratuity will be applied to the final invoice to cover bartender compensation.
Clients must provide:
All alcohol & mixers
Ice
Cups/glassware
Bar tools
Garnishes
Bar or table station
Guest water (bottled or dispenser)
Access to the bar area at least 45 minutes prior to service
Events outside Liberty Hill may incur a travel fee based on distance.
Retainers are non-refundable but may be transferable to another date within 12 months, based on availability.
Supply Runs
For safety and liability reasons, bartenders may not leave the bar unattended at any time. If additional ice, alcohol, mixers, or supplies are required, the host must coordinate a delivery service such as DoorDash or Favor. Bartenders are not permitted to make supply runs.
Email us at: eventessentialstx@gmail.com