How does this baby run?
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How do I book?
Once you're ready to lock in your date, we require a £200 booking fee. This secures your date and includes full bar hire for the event, a consultation to customize the bar menu to your preferences, a temporary events notice for alcohol sales, and a friendly, fully qualified team to run the bar. If you're booking a cash bar, this fee either goes toward your minimum spend or can be refunded.
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How do we handle drink payments?
There are several options:
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For an open bar, we take an initial deposit, with the final balance to be settled right after the event.
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You can also put a set amount behind the bar. Once that limit is reached, you can either add more or switch to a pay-as-you-go system for your guests.`
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If you'd prefer a pay-as-you-go bar from the start, we can arrange that too. The minimum spend typically starts at £2000 for 100 guests. If this minimum isn’t met, we’ll charge the difference. The spend will depend on guest count, distance, and a few other factors.
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Can we have a consultation before the event?
Absolutely! We highly recommend it. During the consultation, we can discuss the date, location, timing, and most importantly, your drink options—welcome drinks, toasts, cocktails, wines, beer selections, and more.
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What's the latest we can book?
Ideally, we prefer a minimum of 20 working days' notice before your event, but the earlier, the better. If it's last minute, we may still be able to accommodate you, depending on availability—so always feel free to reach out.
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What if the heavens open?
If the weather turns (which is not impossible in this country!) We’re happy to move indoors if you have enough space available.
But we're happy to still set up outside, continue the party in the Pingu Bar!
If you need to cancel, cancellation fees will apply depending on how close to the event the cancellation happens (this will be covered during your consultation).