Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration?
We've answered the questions we hear most often—from dry hire bartending and alcohol planning to staffing, travel, and what to expect on event day.
If you don't find your answer here, we're only a message away.
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Mobile bartending means we bring the bar to you! We provide professional, certified bartenders, bar setup, equipment (shakers, jiggers, tools, etc.), mixers, garnishes, ice, and skilled drink preparation. We handle everything drink-related so you can enjoy your event.
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We provide bartending services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, engagement parties, and more throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and surrounding cities.
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We proudly serve the entire Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and surrounding North Texas areas. Typically within a 40 mile radius. Travel fees may apply for longer distances — we'll provide an exact quote based on your location.
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For most events in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we recommend 1 bartender per 50–75 guests. For example, a 100-guest wedding typically requires 2 bartenders to keep lines short and service smooth. If you’re offering a full bar or multiple signature cocktails, additional staff may be recommended.
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Yes! This is one of the biggest things we help with. Based on your guest count, drink selections, and event duration, we create a detailed and easy-to-follow shopping list so you don’t overbuy or run out.
Our Alcohol Concierge Services will allow us to do all the heavy lifting for you, please let us know if you would like this service.
Quick Reference Guide can assist with choices for your bar with a variety for preferences and budgets. -
You provide the alcohol, and we handle the rest. We’ll guide you through exactly what to purchase, including quantities of beer, wine, and liquor, so you feel confident going into your event.
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Our bartending packages typically include professional bartenders, bar tools, mixers, garnishes, cups, napkins, and full setup and breakdown of the bar area. We also help with menu planning and provide a detailed alcohol shopping list tailored to your event
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Professional bartenders provide faster, higher-quality service, reduce over-pouring/liability risks, create a polished experience, handle busy rushes smoothly, and let you + your guests actually enjoy the party instead of playing bartender.
The Dry-Hire transparency also provides a cost savings to you for the alcohol purchase.If you have more questions or want to discuss your event, just reach out — we're happy to chat and provide a free, no-obligation quote!
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Yes. We can customize our services to fit you your needs.
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Please visit our Dry Hire Packages page for options and details.
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Please visit our Dry Hire Packages page for options and details.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call: 830-798-4693—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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With our dry-hire model, you can provide a full hosted bar experience for your guests without the heavy markups charged by traditional venues.
Quick Reference Guide to Alcohol Options to fit your preferences and budget. -
Due to Texas alcohol laws, mobile bartending services like Whiskey & Copper do not provide alcohol. However, we do offer an alcohol concierge service to make it easy by giving you a customized online shopping list based on your guest count, drink menu, and event length—so you know exactly what to buy and how much it will cost with no guesswork. You make the purchase when the list is complete and we take care of the rest!
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page phone: 830-798-4693 or email: info@whiskeyandcopper.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
Professional with priorities in service and safety to your guests. -
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for spring and fall weddings in Texas, as those dates fill quickly. Ideally, couples book 3–6 months in advance, but we’ll always do our best to accommodate last-minute inquiries if we’re available.
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Yes! All our bartenders are state-approved alcohol server certified as well as state-approved food handler certified. We carry full general liability insurance and liquor liability coverage to protect you and your guests.
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Yes! We specialize in custom signature cocktails designed to match your event style, theme, or personal taste. Whether you want something refreshing for a Texas summer wedding or a more classic cocktail menu, we’ll help create drinks your guests will remember.
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Absolutely. We can create a full mocktail menu or a dirty soda bar. These can be standalone packages or included as non-alcoholic options alongside your bar service. This is a great option for guests who don’t drink or for events where you want something inclusive and elevated.
Needing some great ideas for your wedding or private event? Check out our Mocktails or Dirty Sodas menu pages to help!
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A deposit of 50% secures your date. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event. No refunds on deposit to secure your date.
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Yes — we arrive early to set up, manage the bar throughout, clean and break down the bar area at the end. All bar-related trash/recyclables will be gathered to be disposed at venue. If venue does not provide disposal area, we do not remove bar-related trash/recycling from the venue and other means will need to be procured by the Host prior to the event. We leave your venue cleaner than we found it (bar area only).
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We’re flexible! Overtime is billed at $100Hr for up to 2Hrs. Just let us know as early as possible if you think you'll need extra time.
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Our variety of wedding and event packages covers most guests counts, we can create a custom package if your guest needs are +150. We will work with you for sizing needs.
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Most customers can expect to spend $750-$1500 for services plus alcohol. The benefit of a dry-hire services is you can control the cost of the purchase of alcohol. Get the brands you and your guest prefer without any venue markups. The overall average spend for the alcohol is $500-$1000 depending on size of event. The average spend using a venue bar is around $5000.
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Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Most other major CC, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH and Checks
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We focus on creating a seamless, elevated bar experience that feels personal to your event. From custom cocktail creation to thoughtful details and professional service, our goal is to make your bar a highlight—not just a necessity.
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A question a lot of hosts have! We have developed a Quick Reference Guide to help you choose options that fit your preferences and budget. Combining this with our Alcohol Concierge Servic will be your completely stress free route in your planning.