Mobile Bartender & Event Staff in Brantford, Hamilton & Cambridge
Your bar, staffed & styled — so you just get to be a guest at your own party.
Get your free custom drink menu + shopping list
2 signature cocktails made for your event, plus exactly how much alcohol to buy.
Pricing
How much does a bartender cost for an event?
$45/hr per person for staff only, or from $595 for an all-inclusive bar.
4-hour minimum
- Bartenders
- Servers & waitstaff
- Setup & cleanup crew
- Catering support
You supply alcohol, mixers, cups & ice
Event staffing →3 packages · up to 150 guests
- Bartenders
- Mixers, ice & garnishes
- Cups, napkins & straws
- Printed bar menu sign
- Setup & breakdown
You supply the alcohol only
Compare packages →Alcohol-free
- Bartender
- Zero-proof menu
- Ingredients & garnish
- Cups & ice
No alcohol, no permit needed for the bar
Mocktail bars →All bookings: 30% non-refundable deposit locks your date · free travel within 50km of Brantford, then $1/km · you supply the alcohol
Bar packages: extra hour $125 · extra bartender $125 · 18% gratuity on weddings & corporate events booked without a tip jar
Services
What events do you staff?
Weddings, corporate & holiday parties, private parties and mocktail bars — plus staff-only bookings.
Weddings
Cocktail hour to last call, with a menu named for the two of you.
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Corporate
Christmas parties, client nights and launches.
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Private Parties
Birthdays, showers, anniversaries, backyards.
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Mocktail Bars
Zero-proof menus for dry and all-ages events.
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Event Staffing
Bartenders, servers and crew by the hour.
Explore →What's included
What's included in an all-inclusive bar?
Bartenders, mixers, ice, garnish, cups, napkins, straws, a printed menu sign, and setup & breakdown. You supply the alcohol.
A menu + printed sign for your event
Drinks named and designed around your theme, printed for the bar.
Bartenders to fit your guest list
One per 75 guests, included. Servers can be added at $45/hr.
Mixers, ice, garnish, cups & straws
Built into the price, not quoted as add-ons.
Meet your bartender
Who's behind the bar?
Tara — founder and lead bartender, 9 years' experience, Smart Serve certified.
Hi, I'm Tara — the face behind The Bar Society Co. What I care about is showing up to your event and making it feel effortless.
Every menu is designed for your event, and every booking is staffed to fit — from an intimate birthday to a 175-guest wedding.
— TaraReviews
Do clients recommend The Bar Society Co.?
Yes — 5.0 average from verified clients.
“Tara was absolutely fantastic! She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience — incredibly helpful, friendly, attentive, and made our evening so much fun.”
“Reliable, communicative, knowledgeable about our product with little guidance, great with people... I was very satisfied and would definitely hire her again.”
“Hiring Tara was one of the best decisions we made for our event. She kept the bar running without a hitch all night. Our guests were impressed — and so were we.”
Where we pour
Do you travel to my event?
Yes. Free within 50km of Brantford, then $1/km. Fly-in events quoted separately.
Quick answers
What do people ask before booking?
Short answers, no clicking needed.
How much does a bartender cost per hour?
$45/hr per staff-only bartender (4-hr minimum). All-inclusive bar packages start at $595 for 3 hours.
How many bartenders do I need for 100 guests?
Two. We staff 1 bartender per 75 guests: 1 up to 75, 2 up to 150, 3 up to 225.
Can I book staff without the bar package?
Yes. Bartenders, servers, setup & cleanup crew and catering support at $45/hr each, 4-hr minimum. Event staffing.
Do I need to supply my own alcohol?
Yes. You supply the alcohol; we handle everything poured around it. How much to buy.
What does a mobile bartender do?
Sets up, serves and closes your bar at your venue — pouring, checking for over-service and keeping the line moving.
Do I need a Special Occasion Permit (SOP)?
Only at a rented venue without its own liquor licence. Serving invited guests at home or another private place needs no permit (AGCO).
Do you tip a bartender at a wedding?
Either a tip jar or 18%. Weddings booked without a tip jar have an 18% gratuity added to the invoice.
Do you run cash bars?
No. We work private events where the host supplies the alcohol for guests. We don't sell drinks or run cash bars.
Are you insured?
Yes — $2M liability insurance for private events where the client supplies the alcohol. Tara is also Smart Serve certified.
Do you charge for travel?
Free within 50km of Brantford. Then $1/km for drivable events. Fly-in events get an itemized travel quote.
Get your free custom drink menu + shopping list
In your inbox within 24 hours. Book within 7 days → 30 extra minutes of bar service, free.