Planning an event should feel exciting, not complicated. Find answers to common questions about our services, booking process, packages, and event requirements.
We bartend weddings, corporate events, private parties, birthdays, showers, venue open houses, brand activations, and just about any celebration that could use a great bar.
Bar Chefs serves Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and surrounding areas throughout Texas. We also travel for destination weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Our team has provided bar experiences from Manhattan to Paris, and we’re always open to going wherever your event takes us. Travel fees may apply depending on the location.
Absolutely. We can create drinks around your favorite flavors, event colors, theme, season, or even a specific cocktail you already love. We also have a cocktail and mocktail catalog if you need a little inspiration.
Due to Texas liquor laws, Bar Chefs does not sell or provide alcohol. The alcohol is purchased by the client, but we make the process easy. Once your guest count, bar menu, and service time are finalized, we’ll create a customized alcohol shopping list with recommended quantities for your event.
You won’t have to guess. Once we know your guest count, event length, and what you plan to serve, we’ll put together a recommended alcohol shopping list for you. Since every event is different, we calculate it specifically for your event rather than giving everyone the same generic bottle count.
That depends on the package you choose. Our packages can include bartenders, mixers, fresh juices, syrups, garnishes, bar tools, cocktail menus, cups, ice, and other bar essentials. We can also customize your package based on what you actually need.
Yes. We have several bar options available and can provide mixers, ice, cups, garnishes, and other bar essentials depending on your package. Glassware and additional rentals can also be added when needed.
It depends on your guest count, bar menu, event length, and the type of service you’re planning. Once we know the details of your event, we’ll recommend the appropriate number of bartenders and barbacks to keep service moving smoothly.
Absolutely. If you already have everything covered and just need the team, we offer staffing only services.
Bartenders start at $50 per hour.
Barbacks and servers start at $35 per hour.
Bussers start at $30 per hour.
Minimum booking requirements apply.
We recommend reaching out as soon as you have your date and venue confirmed, especially during peak wedding and event seasons. Popular dates can book several months in advance, but we also accommodate last minute events whenever our team is available, so it never hurts to ask.
Start by filling out our inquiry form with a few details about your event. We’ll put together options based on what you’re looking for. Once you’re ready to move forward, your signed agreement and retainer officially reserve your date.
Yes. We know plans can change as your event comes together. You can add services, rentals, experiences, or make adjustments to your bar package along the way, subject to availability. We’ll also schedule a phone meeting about 30 days before your event to go over everything together, finalize the details, and make sure all of the information we have is still accurate.
Yes. Our full service wedding bar experiences typically start at $1,500. Corporate events, private parties, smaller gatherings, and staffing only services are quoted based on the details of the event.
