Pour Decisions | Dry Hire Bartending

Dry hire bartending by Emily & Ashley

Polished bar service for parties that deserve a real host moment.

Pour Decisions brings professional bartenders, clean setup, signature drink guidance, and calm service flow to weddings, private dinners, showers, birthdays, and corporate gatherings.

Founded byEmily + Ashley
Service styleDry hire mobile bartending
Best for25-175 guest private events
Deposit30% to reserve your date
Elegant mobile bar setup with glassware and cocktail tools

The service

A staffed bar without the liquor markup.

As a dry hire bartending service, Pour Decisions handles the people, prep guidance, tools, setup, and service rhythm while the host supplies alcohol and any venue-required approvals.

IncludedBartenders, tools, garnish prep guidance
Host providesAlcohol, venue permissions, ice if not added
EventsWeddings, showers, dinners, brand parties
VibeWarm, tidy, efficient, guest-focused

Why guests notice

Emily and Ashley keep the bar moving and the room relaxed.

The service is designed for hosts who want a beautiful bar experience without asking a friend to pour drinks all night. Your guests get a clear menu, measured pours, approachable bartenders, and a service plan tailored to the event timeline.

Sample licensing, insurance, responsible-service requirements, and local alcohol rules should be confirmed before launch. The page is structured to add those details once the business paperwork is finalized.

What can be included

Professional service, thoughtful prep, and a bar that looks intentional.

Packages can be kept lean or expanded with mocktails, mixers, ice runs, garnish styling, custom menus, and additional bartenders.

Event Bar StaffFriendly bartenders for beer, wine, champagne, batched cocktails, and simple mixed drinks.
Signature Drink PlanningTwo to three feature drinks with shopping guidance and garnish recommendations.
Setup + BreakdownA clean station, organized tools, refreshed garnish trays, and tidy end-of-night breakdown.
Mocktail ServiceNon-alcoholic options that feel considered, balanced, and photo-ready.
Shopping ListEstimated quantities for alcohol, mixers, citrus, garnishes, napkins, cups, and ice.
Portable Bar Add-OnA styled mobile bar setup can be priced as an upgrade for venues without a bar.

Sample rate card

Simple options for different event sizes.

These package rates give the brand a clear sales structure. Final pricing can be adjusted by location, event length, guest count, setup needs, holidays, and travel.

Classic

Classic Bar

$795- $895

Best for showers, dinners, birthdays, and small private events.

  • 2 bartenders for up to 50 guests
  • Up to 4 hours of service
  • Basic beer, wine, and simple cocktail service
  • Pre-event shopping list
  • 30-minute setup and breakdown window
Reserve Classic

Elevated service

Reserve

$1,995

Built for high-touch events with more prep, more guests, and a dressed-up bar presence.

  • 2 bartenders for up to 150 guests
  • Up to 6 hours of service
  • 3 signature drinks and mocktail option
  • Portable bar styling consultation
  • Priority timeline planning and supply review
Reserve Package

Tailored event

Custom Quote

Customquote

For weddings, corporate events, multi-bar layouts, longer timelines, and specialty service needs.

  • Guest count and timeline review
  • Custom staffing recommendation
  • Specialty menu and mocktail planning
  • Travel, venue, and setup review
  • Deposit-ready proposal after consultation
Request Quote
Extra bartender$55/hr
Additional hour$100/hr
Portable barFrom $175
Ice + mixersQuoted per event
TravelAfter local radius
Deposit30% due at booking
Bartender garnishing signature cocktails at an event bar

Built for the host

Clear menus, measured pours, and a bar that feels part of the event design.

Pour Decisions can support a minimalist champagne-and-wine bar, a two-cocktail wedding menu, or a full hosted cocktail service with mocktails and batched drinks. The goal is steady service and a pretty bar, not chaos behind the counter.

MenusSignature cocktail recommendations
FlowGuest count and timeline planning
Supply listQuantities for alcohol and mixers
FinishTidy breakdown after last call

How booking works

Designed to become a deposit-and-booking flow.

The live links can later connect to a scheduling tool, availability calendar, contract form, and payment processor.

1

Consult

A short call gathers date, venue, guest count, service style, and any signature drink ideas.

2

Quote

Emily and Ashley recommend the right package, staffing level, and supply plan.

3

Deposit

A 30% deposit holds the date after the quote and service agreement are approved.

4

Pour

The bar is set, stocked, styled, staffed, and cleaned up around the event timeline.

Next step

Save the date with a consultation and availability check.

Placeholder buttons are included now so the page structure is ready for calendar, booking, and deposit links in a later revision.

Booking card

Pour Decisions Event Request

Consultation calendarLink pending
Availability formLink pending
Contract + invoiceLink pending
Deposit paymentLink pending

Suggested deposit language: a signed service agreement and 30% non-refundable retainer reserve the event date. Remaining balance due 14 days before the event.

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