Dry Hire Mobile Bartending

Bringing quality mobile bartending services to your events in the Tampa Bay area and all of Florida.

Welcome to TopShelf Mobile Bartending

What is a Dry Hire, Mobile Bartender?

A mobile bartender offers bartending services at various locations outside of a traditional bar setting. Unlike a traditional bartender who works exclusively at a fixed establishment like a restaurant, bar, or nightclub, a mobile bartender travels to private events, weddings, corporate functions, and other gatherings to provide professional bartending services on-site. Typically, a mobile bar is a "dry hire" service, meaning they do not carry a liquor license. Mobile bartenders serve the alcohol that the client provides.

Why Choose a Dry Hire, Mobile Bartending Service?

Picture your dream event coming to life without the stress of finding the perfect venue or worrying about operating hours. With TopShelf Mobile Bartending, we bring the bar experience directly to you, wherever you are. Our mobile bartending service staffs professional bartenders that specialize in crafting personalized drink menus tailored to your preferences, ensuring that every sip is a delight. By allowing you to provide the alcohol, we offer flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the opportunity to showcase your favorite brands. From intimate gatherings to extravagant celebrations, our flexible and cost-effective services make it easy to create unforgettable moments that will leave your guests raving. Experience the convenience, customization, and personalized service of TopShelf Mobile Bartending, and let us elevate your event to the next level.

Why Choose Us for Your Next Event?

At TopShelf Mobile Bartending, our commitment is to elevate every event with our unparalleled expertise and dedication to service excellence. With a team of experienced bartenders, we bring professionalism, creativity, and flair to every occasion, ensuring that each guest enjoys a memorable and enjoyable experience. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of our clients, offering customizable menus and seamless execution. Our attention to detail, reliability, and passion for hospitality set us apart, making us the ideal choice for anyone seeking to elevate their event to the next level.

Services & Add-Ons

Minimum 3hr Event - Starting at $700

Pricing based on an event size of up to 75 guests. If your guest list exceeds 75, please contact us for an accurate quote. NOTICE: Package does NOT include alcohol, mixers or ice. Client must provide alcohol, mixers and ice.

1- Bartender

Included

NOTE: We recommend an additional bartender for guest lists exceeding 75.

1- Bar Back

Included

Basic Fruit Garnishes

INCLUDED

Garnishes: Cherries, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Olives

Cups, Straws & Napkins

INCLUDED

Plastic cups, cocktail straws & napkins

Portable Bar Setup (if needed)

INCLUDED

Portable bar, table cloths, back bar, etc.

Ice Bins/ Coolers

included

NOTE: Ice provided by client

Bar Tools

INCLUDED

Shakers, muddlers, jiggers, strainers, bottle openers, etc. Everything we need to offer top notch bartending!

Shopping List

INCLUDED

We take the guess work out of purchasing the needed alcohol for your event. We will write up a customized shopping list so you know exactly how much to purchase, based on your guest count and event needs.

Add-Ons

Customize any of our packages further by selecting additional items/services

Additional Hour(s)

Signature Drink(s)

We work with you to determine the perfect signature drink that compliments your event occasion based on taste and even color scheme.

Mixer Package

Our base package does not include mixers. Mixers are provided by the client. However, we can provide mixers if requested.

Juice mixers provided by TopShelf are fresh squeezed & juiced (if in season).

Premium Garnishes

Additional Bartender

Additional Bar Back

Servers

Serving cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres*

*Hors d'oeuvres provided by client

Wine Service

Serving wine at dinner? We can pour your guest's wine at their dinner tables.

Hydration Station(s)

Options: Water, Infused Water, Tea, Lemonade, Pineapple Lemonade, Half & Half (Tea/Lemonade)

Ice

Our base package does not include ice. Ice is to be provided by the client. However, we can provide ice if requested.

Reusable Ice

Our reusable ice cubes do not melt or water down drinks and they add a pop of color. Ideal for Hydration Stations and coolers.

Additional Bar Station(s)

For bar stations in addition to the base package bar

Cocktail Spread

Fully decorated table of hand crafted and garnished cocktails. Ideal for welcoming guests.

LED Illumated Cocktail Tables (per table)

42" LED color changing cocktail tables

Champagne Glasses

Serving champagne? We can provide the champagne glassware (per 75 guests)

Tossware

Our base package includes standard plastic cocktail cups. However, we can provide specific Tossware if requested.

Outside Service Radius

We do not charge a travel fee for locations within 25 miles of zip code 33604. Locations outside of this radius are subject to travel fees.

Out of Town Lodging

Anything exceeding a 3-hour drive, will require an additional cost for lodging accommodations.

All Inclusive

25% to final invoice

This option, gratuity for our staff is included, meaning your guests can enjoy their drinks without the need for tipping. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, allowing you to focus on hosting and celebrating without any added concerns.

Cocktail Tasting

This will include a drink tasting with selected signature cocktails, to ensure we meet your expectations prior to your event. We will provide the ingredients; you provide the alcohol. We prepare and purchase supplies for 6 cocktails of choice and up to 4 guests. Cocktail tastings are only scheduled and planned after services are secured. Cocktail tastings are hosted at a location of your choice without a travel fee within 10 miles of zip code 33604.

**Booking us for your event requires a 50% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have minimums?

We have a 2 staff member minimum on events larger than 40 people, a $1,000 minimum on all events, and a 3-hour minimum on all services and rentals for Friday-Sunday Events.

Can I taste the cocktails before my event?

We offer a Cocktail Tasting package add-on. This will include a drink tasting with selected signature cocktails, to ensure we meet your expectations prior to your event. We will provide the ingredients; you provide the alcohol. We prepare and purchase supplies for 6 cocktails of choice and up to 4 guests. Cocktail tastings are only scheduled and planned after services are secured. Cocktail tastings are hosted at a location of your choice without a travel fee within 10 miles of 33604

What size liquor bottles should we purchase?

For best serving practices of quick and efficient service, we ask our clients to supply 750mL bottles or 1 Liter bottles, especially for larger parties.

Where are you located?

TopShelf Mobile Bartenders are based out of Tampa, Florida. However, we are available to service all of Florida. Our first 25 miles are free of charge, and we charge a fee, for anything greater than 25 miles from 33604. Anything exceeding a 3-hour drive, will require an additional cost for lodging accommodations.

What types of events do you service?

Weddings, Corporate Events, Bridal Showers, Launch Parties, Grand Openings, Work Events, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Engagement Parties, Charities, Block Parties, Reunions and more!

How soon should we book a bar?

We operate on a first come, first serve basis, with at least an 12 week minimum notice. It is advisable to book as soon as possible. A 50% non-refundable deposit and signed contract must be in place to secure an event date. This deposit will go towards your final payment. Unfortunately, since we block out your date specifically from further inquiries, we do not offer a deposit refund on cancellations.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require a 50% non-refundable initial payment to reserve the date. The remaining balance is due 30 days from event day, any cancellations made within 30 days of event date, lose the right to a full refund.

Do you offer glassware?

The only glassware we offer are champagne glasses. You can rent other glassware items through a third party. We do have recommendations and suggestions on how much to order and of what sizes. We do need to know when glassware is provided as our bars have limited storage space.

Do you have any additional fees?

An 18% Admin. and Service charge will be added to all invoices. If a tip jar is opted out, a 25% gratuity will be added to final invoice.

What is your average pricing for an event?

Each event is unique, which means each package price is tailored to the event. Our events vary in price depending on client's needs, how many hours, guests, day of the week, bartenders needed, if there are signature cocktails. Prices typically start around $1,000- $2,000. For 100 guests our clients pricing averages between $2,500- $4,000.

Who provides the alcohol? Can you do a cash bar?

We do not carry a liquor license. We are a dry bar for hire, we can help in the process of shopping for you through recommendations and quantity suggestions. But due to licensing in the State of Florida we are not allowed to supply the alcohol. This means we cannot do a cash bar. We can provide our business license and COI to your venue if they require it.

Do you need electricity?

A 30amp electrical outlet to plug in within 75 feet is needed to ensure our bar has lighting, we always bring extension cords. Our bars have LED display lighting, not much power is needed.

Do you have insurance?

Yes, we carry general and $2 million liquor liability insurance. If you have any questions on your venue’s restrictions, we can to reach out to them. We will gladly add your venue on our COI and send your venue a copy. We are a Limited Liability Company.

If my venue has a bar space can you set that up to work from as well?

Absolutely. We offer additional bar station set ups. Our first bar set up and breakdown is included in the base price, any additional bar set up is an add-on cost, for the additional labor, coolers, bars tools needed. We can operate multiple bar stations all night depending on amount of event staff, or just for cocktail hour.

What drinks do you serve?

A part of our service that makes us stand out, is we love to create delicious and presentable craft cocktails. We do not have a pre-set list of cocktails; these are tailored through detailed planning with our clients.

If you choose to have signature drinks, we have a taste profile form we have you fill out to get an idea of what you like, from there we build some awesome cocktails for you to choose from.

What is your rain plan?

Florida weather is unpredictable. Due to our advanced booking, we cannot predict rain or bad weather dates. In the event rain or bad weather is projected for your outdoor event, we are happy to work with your tent vendor to find the appropriate size tent for our bar services. Tents must be at minimum 9ft tall for our bars to fit inside.

How much should I expect to spend on alcohol?

Several variables goes into your alcohol cost, brands, styles, sizes, amount of options. During our planning process we will gather insight from you on what options you wish to have and from there we will build a customized shopping list for you, best places to purchase, and places to return your alcohol. Unfortunately, we do not put this together prior to securing our services. This is typically put together 3 months out from event date, however if our clients need it sooner, we can assist.

Dry Hire Mobile Bartending

Welcome to TopShelf Mobile Bartending

What is a Dry Hire, Mobile Bartender?

Why Choose a Dry Hire, Mobile Bartending Service?

Why Choose Us for Your Next Event?

Drink Diaries: A Gallery of endless Signature Cocktail possibilities

Services & Add-Ons

Minimum 3hr Event - Starting at $700

1- Bartender

1- Bar Back

Basic Fruit Garnishes

Cups, Straws & Napkins

Portable Bar Setup (if needed)

Ice Bins/ Coolers

Bar Tools

Shopping List

Add-Ons

Additional Hour(s)

Signature Drink(s)

Mixer Package

Premium Garnishes

Additional Bartender

Additional Bar Back

Servers

Wine Service

Hydration Station(s)

Ice

Reusable Ice

Additional Bar Station(s)

Cocktail Spread

LED Illumated Cocktail Tables (per table)

Champagne Glasses

Tossware

Outside Service Radius

Out of Town Lodging

All Inclusive

Cocktail Tasting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have minimums?

Can I taste the cocktails before my event?

What size liquor bottles should we purchase?

Where are you located?

What types of events do you service?

How soon should we book a bar?

What is your cancellation policy?

Do you offer glassware?

Do you have any additional fees?

What is your average pricing for an event?

Who provides the alcohol? Can you do a cash bar?

Do you need electricity?

Do you have insurance?

If my venue has a bar space can you set that up to work from as well?

What drinks do you serve?

What is your rain plan?

How much should I expect to spend on alcohol?

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