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Daisy was great and we really appreciated all her help making our event run smoothly!

Bar staff for a party

£115

Thank you, Jules, for a job well done! You were not only well dressed and well mannered in your presentation, but also hard working, keen to learn and professional in the execution of you duties. I will definitely look to hire you again and would recommend you to anyone who wants someone who can do a first class job.

Bartender

£72

Absolutely amazing service!

I need a bartender

£70

Adriana was an absolute dream! She did everything with efficiency and grace and I would recommend her 110%

Bar staff for a party

£115

Jules was lovely, but she was half an hour late, which put us and her under pressure as no prep time before people started arriving. I Perhaps better suited to less busy events.

Bartender on Sat 30th at 7pm for 4-6 hours

£100

Professional and friendly :)

I need a bartender

£70

What's the average cost of a Bartender

£80 - £145

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£80

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£100

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£145

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Why book a bartending service through Airtasker?

Through Airtasker, you don’t need to hop around the different bars in your area to find your preferred bartender. You can do this through our platform by reading through the profiles of different Taskers to see who can make your favourite drink!

Spirits, beer, and wine are essential for specific celebrations. It takes the ambience and mood of any place to another level. But sometimes, you might want to decide what you are serving to your party or restaurant guests. A bartending service made especially for your needs gives a unique touch to help create unforgettable memories.

Let your Tasker help you with your bartending needs. All you have to do is put up a task, and then you’ll receive offers in minutes. Compare their review and ratings, and choose the Tasker best suited for you. The next thing you have to do is communicate what drinks you want to be sipping soon!

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Top Bartending related questions

Yes, bartenders can service non-alcoholic beverages. These are known as “mocktails”. They are flavoured like popular alcoholic beverages minus the alcohol. You can go through the menu with your Tasker. You can set a drinks menu for the evening or simply brief them on popular drinks customers look for at the bar. 

For restaurants, leftover liquor is properly stored by employees and bartenders. There is no need to worry about what happens to it. For events, most liquor is shouldered by you. So, it is your decision on what will happen to leftovers. You can choose to store the liquor back at home or give them away to guests. Just be sure to give them away responsibly!

It is always great to look for experience and skill in a bartender you hire. They need to be able to prepare many alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages asked by customers. Bartenders should have good communication skills and can assess a customer’s needs and preferences to make recommendations. 

Be sure to hire a bartender with a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. This shows that a bartender went through Technical and Further Education (TSA) in hospitality schools, private training institutes or online courses. It is also a plus if they completed certificates in hospitality. It is crucial to make sure bartenders for hire have this to avoid any complications upon hiring them. 

What do bartending services include?

From martinis to cosmopolitans, you can rely on bartenders to shake things up. Alcoholic drinks are always an excellent addition to the menu for any occasion. You can even have someone cater cocktails for a fancier affair. Here are some services you can get when hiring bar staff:  

Full-service bartending

Depending on the occasion, you can hire a full bartending service. They offer different packages depending on the size of your event. Complete services include the bartenders, barbacks, mixing, drinks, and serving equipment. Some services also have separate packages available if you want to provide the alcohol for your event. Some go to the lengths to plan a special menu of drinks for the occasion. Taskers will be in charge of setting up the bar, serving the drinks, and even cleaning up afterwards.

Planning the menu

You can add flair to any hospitality service with a customised menu. It is a good idea to hire someone who has attention to detail. Some cocktail bartenders for hire include menu planning to their services. This may consist of planning sessions and pre-event tasting. They can also customise menus based on speciality drinks, fresh and seasonal ingredients, and the theme of an event. 

Choosing a mobile bar

A mobile bartender brings the party to any venue with a bar on wheels. You can have it set up at any location, like hotel function rooms or your backyard. You have the option to customise its look depending on the theme. It is an efficient option because of the many elements present on the bar. The panel bars and folding shelves of a mobile bar make it easier to serve guests their favourite cocktails during private events. 

Mixing speciality cocktails and drinks

When hiring a cocktail bartender, you are usually after their skills and speciality drinks. You may need to provide the spirits, wine, and beer. You may also need to provide equipment for them although some choose to bring their own equipment. Professionals may speak with you in advance to advise you on what drinks to provide. It is essential to communicate what drinks you want to be served during your party or corporate event.

Recent Bartending tasks

Garden Party Bartender

£40

Heaton, Tyne and Wear

8th Apr 2024

Hey! We need a bartender for a very small garden party from 1pm until 4pm on Sat 27th April in Heaton. Ingredients and equipment will be provided, it will mainly be pouring Prosecco, serving bottles of beer and making some simple cocktails which I will show you on the day! 😊 No experience required.

Bartender/ mixologist for house party

£200

North Hillingdon, Greater London

29th Mar 2024

I'd like one or two bartenders to prepare and server cocktails for a house/garden party at my home. I'd probably limit the menu to around 4/5 cocktails and request the guests to only choose from those for efficiency reasons. Ideally I'd like someone who has a mobile bar they could bring, but if that's not possible I'm happy to listen to you and take your advice on what you need set up on the day. We'd probably need you for 3 hours. From around 7-10pm. There will be approximately 50 guests, let's say approximately 35 would be interested in cocktails. Happy to negotiate the rate upwards if more than 1 bartender, and if you bring your own mobile bar. Thanks for reading.

A bar staff to serve simple drinks at a private party at my home

£100

Lent Rise, Buckinghamshire

27th Mar 2024

I need a person to serve simple mixed drinks to party guests and to help clear up and refill ice for a private pre-wedding garden party of about 60 people. It will run from about 4.30pm to 10pm.

Waiters and bartenders for an engagement party

£500

Worcester Park, Surrey

15th Mar 2024

Engagement party that needs 2 waiters and 1 bartender to manage the constant flow of food and drinks for the party

Bartender at a party

£100

Sands End, Greater London, SW6

10th Mar 2024

Serving drinks (wine, g&t, beer, non alcoholic) at a cocktail party

Servers & bar staff for wedding

£400

Theydon Bois, Essex

3rd Mar 2024

We need help with setting up the bar, dinner tables, bartending and cleaning up after the party

Bartender for a house party

£150

Cottenham Park, Greater London

18th Feb 2024

I need a bartender who can make 3-4 variety of cocktails for a house party. I’m expecting around 30 guests

Bartenders who can prepare cocktails and mocktails

£150

Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

8th Feb 2024

I require 2 people who can prepare cocktails and mocktails. I will be providing all ingredients. This is for a birthday party. I require the staff for 3 hrs from 6PM - 9PM. Venue is in Chorleywood (junction 18 of M25). Post code is WD3 5LN - Due date: Before Saturday, 24 February 2024

Bartender

£40

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

24th Jan 2024

We’re hosting a private open studio event and are looking for someone to help serve drinks. Ideally with the ability to make G&Ts and maybe one or two other cocktails. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 2 February 2024

Great job all round. Friendly on time and did a great job.

Bartender for a party

£50

St Luke's, Greater London

6th Jan 2024

Need a bartender to make cocktails at my apartment for a party. Professional experience required, all drinks and mixers will be provided by me - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Help bartend my party

£60

Sonning, Berkshire

3rd Jan 2024

Birthday party - just need a person to serve drinks. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 9 March 2024

Looking for bartender for new year eves party

£80

Kensington, Greater London, W8

18th Dec 2023

Mixing & serving drinks & helping to clear for a group of 40 -50 pax Bet 8.30 - 2pm. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 31 December 2023

Help bartend our wedding

£300

Blackheath, Greater London, SE3

3rd Dec 2023

We are getting married and are serving drinks in the church afterward for an our or two. We need a couple of people to help setup, serve and clean up between 11am and 3pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 December 2023

Deborah and her friend were amazing. They bartended our wedding. They were punctual, super nice, extra helpful. I honestly cannot recommend them enough 😊👍

Bartender / Waiter

£160

Bedford Park, Greater London

11th Nov 2023

Dinner party for 25 guests. Start at 6pm and end at 10.30 including help with cleaning up, serving drinks and just being helpful. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 December 2023

Hugh was incredible helping out with our party. Fantastic to have around and very helpful!

Bartender for party of 25. Alcohol and ingredients will be given

£80

St Luke's, Greater London

8th Nov 2023

Bartender required for two hours on 10th friday nov. 11:15pm-1:15am. Alcohol n ingredients n table will be provided. Just needs to know 2/3 cocktails at best (no specific drinks) - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 10 November 2023

Help bartend my party

£70

Little Stanmore, Greater London

19th Oct 2023

We are doing a baby shower I need someone to help me make cocktails (I will show you 3 specific cocktails to make when you arrive), help tidy up the table and serve food as well. The event is 4 pm to 8pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 21 October 2023

Angelina helped out with our baby shower and was great with balloons, decorations, laying out the table and taking care of cocktails

Bartender / mixologist

£150

Willesborough Lees, Kent

24th Aug 2023

I am looking for someone to prepare Espresso Martinis for a private party in a coffee roastery in Ashford for around 40 guests - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 16 September 2023

I need experienced bar staff for a private brand event

£50

Spitalfields, Greater London

11th Aug 2023

Simply serve drinks combined of only rum and three mixers, and whiskey and three mixers. Two spirits only, and little bar experience needed - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 12 August 2023

Bartender for 2hrs

£40

Tavern Quay, Greater London

6th Aug 2023

I am hosting a party and i need someone who knows how to make cocktails. I will provide all the ingredients i just need a mixologist. I am ready to pay 20£/hr - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 6 August 2023

Looking for 7 Bar Staff for Hire

£90

Edmonton, Greater London

30th Jul 2023

Paying £90 Each staff for 8 hours Job Description: We are seeking skilled and personable bar staff to join us for a special wedding event. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience. If you're a team player with a knack for mixology and providing top-notch service, we'd love to have you on board. Responsibilities: - Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, including cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options - Assist in setting up the bar area and maintaining its cleanliness throughout the event - Engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring their needs are met - Manage the bar inventory efficiently - Collaborate with the catering team to ensure seamless service Requirements: - Previous experience in bartending, especially at weddings or similar events - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail - Must be 18 years old or above - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 7 September 2023