Are you interested in starting the exciting and lucrative career choice of Mobile Bartending? Nothing is quite as exciting as pouring drinks and entertaining guests at a wedding, backyard birthday or other special event and getting paid massive tips!
What is Mobile Bartending?
Mobile bartending simply means you provide services that can travel to places where a client or customer request you to appear to bartend for them. You will find yourself pouring drinks at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and more! You may do the bartender's job or you can hire bartenders to do the job for you. People love to throw parties, and they are always looking for a bartender! The important role you must do is provide services that customers may want.
What you need to start a mobile bartending business?
The greatest thing about Mobile Bartending is that there are very little start-up costs! Below is a list of the ESSENTIAL items you'll need to get started by this very weekend:
- Cocktail shaker
- Corkscrew/wine-opener
- Nice clothes (all black collared shirt works!)
- Basic Mixing Knowledge
- A Smile and a Pleasant Personality
THAT'S IT! Sure there is more you can get such as a portable bar, and other mixing tools, but you are being paid for your service of mixing and pouring cocktails, and that's all you really need! Again, you can add more optional equipments for an additional fee like shaker, drink service mat, strainer, shot jigger and etc.
How do I get Get Clients & Book Gigs?
There are several ways to get started without spending very much money on advertising. To begin, let all of your friends and family know what you are doing. Try to land a gig or two at a discounted price from a friend, neighbor or anyone in your "Sphere of Influence." From here, you can promote your business AT the event WHILE you're bartending.
I also suggest getting business cards as quickly as possible, and then proceed to get your website online. Contact caterers, event planners and DJs and trade contact information with them and encourage referrals.
For now, try to avoid paying more for advertising, there are plenty of free ways to promote your business!
