Dry-hire, deposits, and the details in between.
What types of events do you cater to?+
Intimate dinner parties, milestone birthdays, showers, weddings, corporate events, business reveals, and cocktail-table experiences. If it's a celebration worth toasting, we'll style a bar for it.
Do you provide the alcohol?+
No — and that's by design. The Luxe Pour Affair operates as a Massachusetts dry-hire service, which means we bring the professional bartending while you purchase the alcohol separately, often at significant savings.
We guide every step: a customized drink menu, alcohol selection guidance, and a precise shopping list so you know exactly what to buy.
What is included in your service?+
Everything needed to craft and serve — bartending tools, coolers, ice buckets, mixers, garnishes, napkins, straws, high-grade cups, and an elegantly styled bar setup. Higher collections add signature drinks, custom garnishes, printed or acrylic menus, and premium glassware options.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Our bartenders are TIPS-certified, and we carry both general and liquor liability insurance. Certificates of insurance are available for venues that require them.
Do you require a deposit?+
A 50% deposit secures your date and confirms your booking. The remaining balance is simply due four weeks before your event — no surprises along the way.
How far in advance should we book?+
We recommend booking 2–4 months ahead. Peak dates — May through October weekends — go earliest.
How much space do you need for the bar setup?+
A footprint of roughly 6 by 4 feet is all we need — indoors or out, from city apartments to backyard tents. We'll confirm the exact setup and placement during your planning session, so the bar complements your space rather than crowding it.
Do you offer themed services or décor for the bar?+
Yes — every bar is styled to suit your event, and we'll gladly match your color palette or theme. Signature add-ons include champagne pours, specialty shots, edible glitter and drink toppers, sparklers, dry-ice effects, a wood cocktail smoker, custom garnishes, and premium glassware upgrades.
Do you charge a travel fee?+
Travel within 30 miles is complimentary with every collection. For celebrations farther afield, we'll provide a simple travel quote during your consultation — we're happy to go where the occasion takes us.
How long does setup and cleanup take?+
We arrive 60–90 minutes before service to style the bar and have everything polished by your first guest's arrival. Breakdown takes about 30 minutes after the final pour — and we leave the space exactly as we found it.
How many guests does each collection serve?+
The Aperitif serves up to 40 guests, The Soirée up to 75, and The Affair up to 120 — the counts our staffing ratios are built around, so service never feels stretched.
Additional guests are $15 each, which covers the mixers, ice, fresh juice, garnishes, and service ware they'll enjoy. Celebrations beyond 120 guests receive a bespoke quote.
Is tipping expected?+
Never. Our bartenders are compensated fully by The Luxe Pour Affair, and no gratuity is added to your invoice.
A tip jar sits on the bar for guests who wish to thank the team directly — always at their discretion, and never an expectation.
Do you offer alcohol-free options?+
Absolutely. The Garden Party is our alcohol-free collection — two signature mocktails, a styled bar, and full service, lovely for showers, milestone birthdays, children's celebrations, daytime corporate events, and dry celebrations of every kind.
Prefer to add mocktails to another collection? A signature mocktail menu can be added to any package, so every guest — drinking or not — has something beautiful in hand.
What is the booking process?+
Four simple steps. First, a complimentary consultation about your occasion, guest count, and cocktail style. Second, a 50% deposit secures your date. Third, a 30-minute planning session about a month out — bar setup, signature cocktails, and your custom shopping list. Fourth, the celebration: we arrive early, handle every pour, and leave the space as we found it.