Message 30617 of 39188 in General Discussion

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I am supplying dinner and all of the wine for dinner.  Champagne will be 
passed upon arrival.  After dinner, I am having a dance and a cash bar.  I 
don't want to make money, I just want to break even on the after-dinner 
alcohol essentially.  It is very difficult to know how many of the 150 people 
will stick around after dinner for the dance, but I know that alot of folks 
clear out after dinner.  I am hiring 2 bartenders to give the people good 
service, but also to be the responsible eyes and ears of the event, should 
some people decide to consume to excess.  I will ask the bartenders what 
she/he would like to have available, but I thought I would solicit some 
opinions first before I do that.  I have not yet met the folks and so I don't 
know how talented or creative they are.  The venue is a relatively new 
community hall in town.  I wasn't thinking of a superpremium bar, but I want 
to serve good quality stuff, that is hopefully easy to prepare/build.  The 
party-goers will be mainly healthcare workers (technologists, clerical, 
nurses, etc.) and their spouses.  These would not be the wildest people on the 
planet, but would like to imbibe (don't we all).

Thanks alot for your suggestions and I look forward to others.


This is a wide open question!
> 
> What's your budget?
> 
> Are you to keep to a particular bar package, such as a well/call bar, 
> a premium bar or a super premium bar and are you also in charge of 
> food?
> 
> Is this a cash bar or a bar by consumption package?
> 
> What kind a clientele will be in attendance and whats the venue like 
> where the party will be held?
> 
> When I first read your post a lot of things came to mind:
> 
> A martini bar with your classic ice sculpture, and maybe even top it 
> off with some dry ice for an extra added touch.
> 
> As Cheryl mentioned maybe a champagne fountain and letting them serve 
> themselves, or maybe a chocolate fondue station with multiple finger 
> foods for dipping options.
> 
> Maybe a wine bar with some great dessert wines.
> 
> A whiskey and rye bar is always a big hit during the cold months and 
> for your holiday parties.
> 
> Oh about some hot cocktail waitresses dressed in tight little santa 
> outfits butlering wine and or martinis. (this is my personal 
> favorite);)
> 
> Let me know the answer to the questions above and I can give you some 
> more ideas.