Mobile Bartending in Los Angeles

Event Drink Calculator

Plan your bar shopping list — Velvet brings the bartenders.

Tip: California stores generally don't accept returns of unopened alcohol — avoid overbuying.

Your Shopping List

Estimated drinks: 170

Beer (cans/bottles)43 (2 × 24-pack)
Wine (750ml bottles)9 (43 glasses)
Signature cocktail #1 — base spirit64.5 oz (43 drinks) → 3 × 750ml
Signature cocktail #2 — base spirit64.5 oz (43 drinks) → 3 × 750ml
Cocktail mixers10.1 L
Ice75 lb (8 × 10 lb bags)
Cups75
Water (bottles)50
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Estimates only. You (the host) purchase all alcohol directly; Velvet provides bartending service only. Please drink responsibly.

Service packages

Bartending packages

Client provides the alcohol — we handle the rest.

Pricing is sent by request. Send us a quick inquiry and we'll email you our full price guide.

Silver Bar

  • 1 bartender
  • 4 service hours + 1 hour setup
  • Extra hour:
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Most requested

Gold Bar

Up to 50 guests

  • Bartender, portable bar, ice, setup
  • 2 signature cocktails with mixers & garnish
  • Custom drink menu and cups
  • Insurance certificate available
  • Extra guests above 50: + per guest
  • Second bartender: /hr (4-hour minimum)
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Platinum Bar

75–100 guests

  • 2 bartenders
  • 3–4 signature cocktails
  • Cups and custom menu
  • Price depends on menu
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Glassware add-on

Glassware rental: per guest, minimum. Includes 2 standard glasses per guest. Broken or missing glasses are charged at replacement cost. Optional 6.25% protection covers accidental breakage only.

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Good to know

Travel: the first 15 miles from Los Angeles are free. After that, travel is $2 per round-trip mile (example: a 40-mile event is 25 extra miles x 2 = 50 miles, so $100). Parking and tolls are passed through at cost. Events more than 100 miles away add a lodging stipend of about $150. Holiday and peak dates may carry a 20–50% surcharge. We provide a free alcohol shopping list.

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Complete Bar Logistics

Everything your bar needs

We bring the equipment, staff, and custom cocktail recipes so you can spend the evening with your guests.

Portable bar setups & display styling

01

Handcrafted physical bar units, back bar shelving, and bar tools suited to your venue layout.

Includes setup, breakdown, fresh bar linens, custom menu signage, and ice management.

Custom craft cocktail & mocktail curation

02

A tailored cocktail tasting session beforehand to create two signature drinks reflecting your personal taste.

House-made artisanal syrups, freshly squeezed citrus, dehydrated garnishes, and zero-proof pairings.

Certified professional pourers & full insurance

03

Licensed mixologists with years of private event experience, keeping lines short and glasses full.

Comprehensive general and liquor liability policies with venue certificate filings included.

Check date availabilityFull setup and clean-up always included
Event Logistics

Answers to common bar logistics.

Everything you need to know about alcohol handling, licenses, and bar setup for your event.

You purchase the alcohol directly, which saves you significant retail markups. We provide a custom shopping guide tailored to your guest count, drink choices, and event timeline, detailing exact quantities of spirits, wine, and beer. We bring the artisanal syrups, fresh juices, bitters, garnishes, and craft ice.

Have a custom cocktail concept in mind?

Talk through mocktails, regional wines, or unique bar builds with our team.

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