Pricing

How Much Does Mobile Bartending Cost?

Short answer: mobile bartending with Palm Beach Cocktails starts from $400 as a flat service fee, staffed to fit your event. You bring the alcohol, and we never mark it up. Below is exactly what is included, what drives the final number, and how the deposit and fees work. Booking in the city itself? See hire a bartender in West Palm Beach. Buying the bottles yourself? Work out how much alcohol you need for your guest count and hours first.

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The Four Tiers

Flat Service Fees, Starting From

Every tier has a fixed drink count. Mocktails count inside it, up to the limit shown on each package.

Essential
$400
Starting from · service fee, supplies at cost
  • Beer and wine service
  • 2 signature cocktails (or swap either for a mocktail)
  • Best for events up to about 50 guests
  • Full setup & breakdown
  • ID checking & responsible service
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Signature
$600
Starting from · service fee, supplies at cost
  • Beer and wine service
  • 4 drinks total, up to 1 mocktail
  • Custom cocktail menu, pre-batched
  • Full setup & breakdown
  • ID checking & responsible service
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Premier
$800
Starting from · service fee, supplies at cost
  • Beer and wine service
  • 6 drinks total, up to 2 mocktails
  • Custom cocktail menu, pre-batched
  • Full setup & breakdown
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Full Experience
$2000
Starting from · service fee, supplies at cost
  • Beer and wine service
  • A true full bar - order it like you're at a real bar
  • Classics, call drinks and cocktails made on the spot, from the full-bar shopping list we build for you
  • You buy the bottles, we pour everything
  • Signature cocktails or mocktails available on request
  • Staffing set by PBC on your confirmed guest count
  • Full setup & breakdown
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Quinceanera and XV Celebrations

From$1200

A dedicated package built for a celebration that is about half minors. Four adult cocktails, four teen mocktails including a named signature mocktail for the guest of honor, two michelada builds, plus beer and wine. Five-hour service window, setup and breakdown included.

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  • 4 adult cocktails
  • 4 teen mocktails, including a signature mocktail for the guest of honor
  • 2 michelada builds
  • Beer and wine service
  • Same 5-hour window, staffing, deposit, and supply model as the ladder

Add-Ons

Add What You Need

Extra service time can be added to any package, quoted up front in your itemized number.

What Full Bar Includes

The Full Bar Spec

Full bar is available on the Full Experience package. A true full bar - order it like you're at a real bar. Classics, call drinks and cocktails made on the spot, from the full-bar shopping list we build for you. You buy the bottles, we pour everything. Signature cocktails or mocktails are available on request.

What Drives Price

Three Things Shape Your Quote

Guest Count
More guests means more service, so your guest count is the biggest factor in the final number. Tell us your headcount and we build the quote around it.
Hours of Service
A four-hour party and an all-evening reception are different jobs. The number of hours you need adjusts the quote accordingly.
Tier & Add-ons
Moving up from Essential to Signature or Premier adds drinks, and Full Experience opens a true full bar. Staffing is sized to your event, so larger crowds are covered by the crew we bring, not billed per bartender.

Every event is quoted individually from these factors, then sent to you as one clear, itemized number - no hidden line items, no guesswork.

Why BYOB

BYOB Is Where You Save

Palm Beach Cocktails is a BYOB service. You buy your own alcohol at retail and we never mark it up - the single biggest way to keep the cost down - and you supply the serviceware (cups, glassware, napkins, straws, and utensils). We bring the bartenders, bar tools, and ice, and provide mixers and fresh garnishes for cocktail packages, billed at our cost. You pay for great service, not a liquor markup.

Deposit, Fees & Travel

No Surprises

Deposit: After you sign your agreement, a 20% non-refundable deposit (minimum $100), calculated on your service fee, secures your date and applies toward your service fee. Your date is booked once both are in - no signed agreement and deposit, no confirmed date.

Processing fee: A 3% flat processing fee applies to all bookings, regardless of payment method, to cover payment handling costs. We accept card and cash.

Hours: Every package includes a service window of up to 5 hours. Setup and breakdown are included and do not count against your window. Beyond 5 hours, service is $50 per hour, per bartender.

Service area: Serving Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin counties.

Travel: No travel fee within Palm Beach or Broward County. Martin County events include a travel fee. The fee is based on distance - $75 up to 60 miles, $175 for 61-100 miles, and a custom quote past 100. It is in your quote up front, never a surprise at the event.

Common Cost Questions

Cost FAQ

How much does a mobile bartender cost?
Packages start from $400 (Essential), $600 (Signature), $800 (Premier), and $2000 (Full Experience), plus a dedicated Quinceanera and XV package from $1200. Each ladder package is a flat service fee with staffing sized to your event; supplies are billed at cost and you provide the alcohol.
What drives the final price?
Your guest count, hours of service, and which package tier you choose. We quote every event individually from those factors.
How does BYOB save money?
You buy your own alcohol at retail and we never mark it up, and you supply the serviceware. We bring staff, tools, and ice, and bill cocktail mixers and garnishes at our cost.
How much is the deposit?
After you sign your agreement, a 20% non-refundable deposit (minimum $100), calculated on your service fee, secures your date and applies toward your service fee.
Is there a processing fee?
Yes - a 3% flat processing fee applies to all bookings regardless of payment method. We accept card and cash.
Do you charge for travel?
No travel fee within Palm Beach or Broward County. Martin County events include a travel fee. The fee is based on distance - $75 up to 60 miles, $175 for 61-100 miles, and a custom quote past 100. It is in your quote up front, never a surprise at the event.

Get Your Itemized Quote

Tell us your date, guest count, and hours, and we will reply within 24 hours and send a clear, itemized quote after a quick consult.

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