Bar Service Packages
Every event is different. PTO offers four service tiers so you can choose exactly the level of support you need — from labor-only to fully turnkey bar management with alcohol included.
The Pour — Labor Only
$85/hour per bartender | 4-hour minimum
Best for clients who have a venue bar already set up or want to supplement existing staff. Tilman (or a vetted associate) handles professional bar service for the full event duration, including setup and breakdown of the client-provided bar area.
Minimum booking: $340 (4 hrs × 1 bartender)
The Setup — Labor + Equipment
$125/hour per bartender + $175 equipment flat fee | 4-hour minimum
Best for private parties and corporate events where there’s no existing bar setup. Includes everything in The Pour plus: portable bar, bar tools and equipment, coolers, mixers, garnish tray, ice, napkins, and disposables.
Typical event total: $675–$1,400 depending on guest count and duration
The Full Pour — Labor + Equipment + Signature Menu
$150/hour per bartender + $225 equipment/menu flat fee | 5-hour minimum
Best for weddings, nonprofit galas, and premium corporate events. Includes everything in The Setup plus: custom signature cocktail design (2–3 cocktails named for your event), printed cocktail menu cards, pre-event consultation, alcohol quantity recommendations, and day-of venue coordination.
Typical event total: $975–$1,975
The Full Bar Experience — Fully Turnkey
The Full Pour pricing + alcohol cost + 18% procurement handling | 2-week advance notice required
Best for clients who want nothing left to manage. Includes everything in The Full Pour plus full alcohol procurement — PTO handles the shopping, delivery, and bar inventory so you don’t have to think about a thing.
Minimum event revenue: $1,500+
Add-Ons
- Branded signature cocktail menu cards — $45
- Mocktail service station — $35/hour
- Glassware upgrade (real glassware vs. disposables) — $1.50/guest
- Additional bartender — same tier rate (required for events 75+ guests)
Booking Policy
Minimum: 4 hours of service across all tiers. Deposit: 25% non-refundable at booking to hold the date. Remaining balance due 7 days before the event.
Cancellations: 30+ days out — lose deposit only. 14–30 days out — 50% of invoice. Under 14 days — full invoice due.
Travel: No fee within the DC/Arlington/Bethesda core (25-mile radius). $0.75/mile round trip for 25–40 mile radius. 40+ miles quoted individually.