Invoice templates for private bartenders providing in-home cocktail service, bespoke bar menus, and intimate private party bartending.
A private bartender provides in-home cocktail service and bar management for intimate private events — house parties, dinner parties, engagement parties, and exclusive gatherings. Unlike commercial event bartending, private bartending often involves a closer, more personalised service: developing bespoke cocktail menus, sourcing premium spirits, and acting as both host and mixologist for the evening. Private bartenders are increasingly popular in the UK for upscale home entertaining where clients want the quality and creativity of a cocktail bar without leaving their home. Fees typically cover a flat service charge plus any consumables supplied by the bartender. The market skews towards London and affluent urban areas but is growing nationally. Many private bartenders have WSET Level 3 qualifications or professional mixology training.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Private cocktail bartending (4 hours, up to 15 guests) | 350 | event |
| Additional hour of service | 75 | hour |
| Bespoke cocktail menu creation (5 cocktails) | 120 | flat |
| Premium spirits and consumables package | 250 | event |
| Glassware (crystal, 30 pieces) | 60 | event |
| Bar setup and breakdown | 50 | flat |
| Travel to client's home (per mile) | 0.45 | per mile |
Private bartenders typically require full or majority payment in advance, particularly for first-time clients. A 50% deposit at booking and the balance one week before the event is standard. This covers your cost of purchasing spirits and consumables in advance. For repeat clients or regular home entertaining arrangements, you may wish to offer a retainer: a monthly arrangement for a set number of events with advance invoicing and recurring payment. Always provide a clear consumables list with your invoice when you are supplying spirits and mixers. Clients appreciate transparency about what was purchased on their behalf.