Corporate & Special Events
Washington DC has one of the densest concentrations of corporate events, association meetings, and nonprofit galas in the country. Paid Time Off is built for this market — professional, reliable, and experienced in the environments DC corporate clients expect.
What We Handle
- Corporate team happy hours and client appreciation events
- Product launches and employee celebrations
- Association and lobbying firm receptions
- Nonprofit galas and annual fundraisers
- Holiday parties (November–December peak)
- Government agency and federal contractor events
- Private dining and executive entertainment
Why Corporate Clients Choose PTO
You’re not getting an agency — you’re getting an expert. When you book Paid Time Off for a corporate event, Tilman shows up personally. Not a temp pulled from a roster, not someone who bartended twice before. A professional with 10+ years of real bar experience who understands the difference between a happy hour and a gala.
Fully insured and professionally equipped. PTO carries full liquor liability and general liability insurance — a non-negotiable for most venues and event coordinators in the DMV. We bring everything needed to run a professional bar setup so your team doesn’t have to coordinate a single piece of equipment.
Repeat business is built in. Corporate events run on an annual calendar — holiday parties, Q4 events, client appreciation nights. Once you’ve worked with PTO, rebooking is simple. We already know your preferences, your venue preferences, and your crowd.
Typical Corporate Package
Most corporate events fall under The Setup or The Full Pour tier:
- The Setup ($125/hr + $175 equipment fee) — professional bar service with full equipment for events where drinks are provided by the client or company
- The Full Pour ($150/hr + $225 flat fee) — adds custom signature cocktail design, printed menus, and pre-event consultation — ideal for client-facing or branded events
Typical corporate event total: $800–$2,000 depending on guest count, duration, and tier.
Lead Time & Booking
Corporate events typically book 2–8 weeks in advance. Holiday party season (November–December) books earlier — we recommend securing your date by October. A 25% deposit holds the date; remaining balance is due 7 days before the event.