FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on guest count and service tier. Smaller events start at $800, while larger weddings and events start at $2,500, based on guest count, bar setup, and service length. All packages are dry hire, meaning you supply the alcohol and we handle everything else: TABC-certified bartenders, setup, ice, drinkware, and cleanup. We're happy to build a custom quote based on your guest count and vision.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Because our background is rooted in Austin's hospitality industry, we're here to support you from your first inquiry to the final sip of a great event. The process starts with an inquiry. We build a custom proposal for your event based on guest count, bar setup, and service style, and once you approve it, a $500 retainer and signed service agreement secure your date. After that, we get into the fun part: building your signature cocktail list, planning how much alcohol to purchase, and working through all the details that make your bar feel like part of the celebration.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked behind the bar and behind the scenes of Austin's Hospitality Industry for 14+ years. I've done it all from Event Management to Bar Management! I have been TABC Certified for 14 years. I also work as a brand ambassador to top brands such as Amaras Mezcal, G4 Tequila, Del Maguey, and Olmeca Altos Tequila. I am currently being sponsored by Patron to become a Certified Agave Master through Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET.) I am an active member of The United States Bartending Guild (USBG) and participate in weekly continuing education for bartenders. This year, I was selected to travel to Portland as an official student for Portland Cocktail Week! There, I will continue to hone my skills and share them with my team. When you hire Social Butterfly, you're hiring a passionate, dedicated professional that takes pride in learning and keeping up to date with industry trends. We only hire THE best bar staff!