![]() At large events, it’s best to use a cashier to manage the flow of people to and from the bar area. If you don’t have a trusted cashier set-up, it’s a lot easier for bartenders to steal or skim off the top. Even if you manage the bar yourself or trust the bartenders, paying directly at the bar slows down service. The main issues to consider are how much you trust your bartenders and the size of the event. You can manage a cash bar either by having the attendees pay the bartender directly or having a cashier set-up to sell tickets which are then collected by the bartender. In the end though, it’s up to the person writing the check to decide what’s most appropriate for them. Some people consider it poor etiquette to have a cash bars at some events like weddings and certain types of corporate events or conferences so it’s important to know the audience and how they’ll perceive it. No estimating involved.Ĭash bars are usually most appropriate at events where the alcohol or bar is not a primary concern or when controlling closely costs. Cash bars are the easiest for controlling costs for the host and determining profits for the event bar service since you’ll know exactly how much was consumed. Cash BarĪ cash bar is where attendees buy their own drinks for a set price as they would at any commercial bar. We’ll cover some of the pricing options available to you and advantages and disadvantages. Whether you’re a planner, caterer or bartender, you have to make sure to strike a balance between satisfying the host’s needs, making the party a success, and making money. If they don’t flow or are too expensive for a crowd that’s ready to get down, it can put a damper on the whole event and leave the host unhappy with how it turned out. ![]() ![]() If the drinks flow a little too freely, the event can get out of hand, particularly in the mind of a more conservative host. Just as importantly, though rarely considered by the host, the options available at the bar can make a significant impact on how the event unfolds and how the host or planner feels afterwards. You want to make sure that the host feels like he’s getting a fair deal without sacrificing your own profit. Ever been burned and lost money on alcohol at a wedding or event? There are a number of different ways to price an event bar but it can be tricky to do it in a way that makes the host or planner happy and while still being profitable for the event bar. ![]()
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