Yes! We are up-to-date on all licenses and provide general and liquor liability insurance for your event! This is typically what your venue will request for, but if you need more information from us, let us know!

Unfortunately, we are a dry-hire, which means we are unable to purchase the alcohol to then serve it back to you. This also means that you as the client are responsible for purchasing and providing the alcohol to the bartender. However, we can help with all the calculations as to how much you’ll need for your big event as well as even provide a courier service! Ask us about it during your consultation!

We accept payment through our invoicing system, Quickbooks.

To secure your date and confirm services, a 20% non-refundable retainer is required at the time of signing the contract that go towards your full amount. If you are planning on paying gratuity in lieu of a tip jar for your event, the gratuity is due at the time of signing the contract as well.

Half of the remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the event date.

• If the scheduling of the event is less than 90 days, that payment along with the non-refundable deposit and gratuity (if in lieu of a tip jar) will be due at the time of signing the contract.

Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to event date.

• If the scheduling of the event is less than 30 days, the full amount will be due at the time of signing the contract.

The retainer is non-refundable.

The remaining payments are refundable up to 90 days prior to the start of the event.

• Even though we understand there are certain things outside of our control and the specific policies usually stand as is, anything within 90 days of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Bar Exchange is not responsible for any unforeseen changes due to weather, accidents, major illnesses or any other "Acts of God" and therefore cannot be held accountable for any of these issues canceling or delaying the event.

This will depend on what’s being served at the event, and how many guests will be at the event. For just beer and wine, we require to have at least two bartenders for an event that has more than 50 people attending regardless of whether or not all of them will be drinking. If spirits are being served, we require to have at least two bartenders for an event that has more than 30 people attending.

Great question! The Bar Exchange does have a 30% gratuity minimum that is required per event. It can be collected through tip jar at the event, or by the client in advanced in lieu of a tip jar. If the client decides to utilize a tip jar at their event, if the minimum requirement isn’t met, what’s remaining will be invoiced to the client.

Yes, you can! With “The Classic Exchange” package, we understand this might be best for private parties that just want professional service, or for venues that already have an established setup but just need someone licensed and insured to serve.

We will do our best to work with your budget! To best answer this question, please click “Get a Free Quote” at the top of the page so we can better gauge how to work with you and your event.