The Crafted Pour | Dry Hire Bartending

Dry bartending by Emily & Ashley · Veteran co-owned

Polished bar service for parties that deserve a real host moment.

The Crafted Pour brings certified bartenders, clean setup, signature drink guidance, and calm service flow to weddings, private dinners, showers, birthdays, and corporate gatherings.

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Founded byEmily + Ashley
Service styleDry hire mobile bartending
Best for25-175 guest private events
Deposit30% to reserve your date
Elegant mobile bar setup with glassware and cocktail tools

The service

A staffed bar without the liquor markup.

As a fully licensed and insured dry hire bartending service, The Crafted Pour handles the certified bar team, prep guidance, tools, setup, and service rhythm while the host supplies alcohol and any venue-required approvals.

IncludedCertified bartenders, tools, garnish prep guidance
Host providesAlcohol, venue permissions, ice if not added
EventsWeddings, showers, dinners, brand parties
VibeWarm, tidy, efficient, guest-focused

Why guests notice

Emily and Ashley keep the bar moving and the room relaxed.

The service is designed for hosts who want a beautiful bar experience without asking a friend to pour drinks all night. Your guests get a clear menu, measured pours, approachable certified bartenders, and a service plan tailored to the event timeline.

Guest flowShorter lines, steady pours, and a relaxed bar rhythm
Host supportPrep guidance, clean setup, and tidy closeout

What can be included

Professional service, thoughtful prep, and a bar that looks intentional.

Packages can be kept lean or expanded with mocktails, mixers, ice runs, garnish styling, custom menus, and additional certified bartenders.

Event Bar StaffFriendly certified bartenders for beer, wine, champagne, batched cocktails, and simple mixed drinks.
Signature Drink PlanningTwo to three feature drinks with shopping guidance and garnish recommendations.
Setup + BreakdownA clean station, organized tools, refreshed garnish trays, and tidy end-of-night breakdown.
Mocktail ServiceNon-alcoholic options that feel considered, balanced, and photo-ready.
Shopping ListEstimated quantities for alcohol, mixers, citrus, garnishes, napkins, cups, and ice.
Portable Bar Add-OnA styled mobile bar setup can be priced as an upgrade for venues without a bar.

Dry hire, explained

You keep control of the bar budget. We make the bar feel handled.

All-inclusive bar packages can be convenient when you want one vendor to supply everything. The Crafted Pour is built for hosts who already have a venue, a favorite drink style, or a clear budget and want certified bartenders to turn those pieces into a polished guest experience.

You choose what is served and where it is purchased. Emily and Ashley help with quantities, prep, setup, service flow, and a clean closeout.

Why hosts like it

A flexible alternative to all-inclusive bar catering.

Clearer spend Buy alcohol directly and avoid bundled liquor markups while still getting professional service behind the bar.
Your menu Serve the beer, wine, spirits, signature cocktails, and zero-proof drinks that actually fit the event.
Venue friendly A dry-hire setup can work well for private homes, BYO venues, showers, dinners, and celebrations with existing alcohol permissions.
No overbuy guesswork Shopping guidance helps estimate bottles, mixers, citrus, garnishes, cups, napkins, and ice before the event.

Sample rate card

Simple options for different event sizes.

These package rates give the brand a clear sales structure. Final pricing can be adjusted by location, event length, guest count, setup needs, holidays, and travel.

Classic

Classic Bar

$795- $895

Best for showers, dinners, birthdays, and small private events.

  • 2 certified bartenders for up to 50 guests
  • Up to 4 hours of service
  • Basic beer, wine, and simple cocktail service
  • Pre-event shopping list
  • 30-minute setup and breakdown window

Most requested

Signature

$1,295

A polished fit for weddings, milestone parties, and larger celebrations.

  • 2 certified bartenders for up to 100 guests
  • Up to 5 hours of service
  • 2 signature cocktails plus beer and wine
  • Custom shopping list and garnish plan
  • Bar tools, menu styling, setup, and breakdown

Elevated service

Reserve

$1,995

Built for high-touch events with more prep, more guests, and a dressed-up bar presence.

  • 2 certified bartenders for up to 150 guests
  • Up to 6 hours of service
  • 3 signature drinks and mocktail option
  • Portable bar styling consultation
  • Priority timeline planning and supply review

Tailored event

Custom Quote

Customquote

For weddings, corporate events, multi-bar layouts, longer timelines, and specialty service needs.

  • Guest count and timeline review
  • Custom staffing recommendation
  • Specialty menu and mocktail planning
  • Travel, venue, and setup review
  • Deposit-ready proposal after consultation
Custom Quote/Other Questions
Extra certified bartender$55/hr
Additional hour$100/hr
Portable barFrom $175
Ice + mixersQuoted per event
TravelAfter local radius
Deposit30% due at booking
Bartender garnishing signature cocktails at an event bar

Built for the host

Clear menus, measured pours, and a bar that feels part of the event design.

The Crafted Pour can support a minimalist champagne-and-wine bar, a two-cocktail wedding menu, or a full hosted cocktail service with mocktails and batched drinks. The goal is steady service and a pretty bar, not chaos behind the counter.

MenusSignature cocktail recommendations
FlowGuest count and timeline planning
Supply listQuantities for alcohol and mixers
FinishTidy breakdown after last call
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How booking works

Designed to become a deposit-and-booking flow.

The live links can later connect to a scheduling tool, availability calendar, contract form, and payment processor.

1

Consult

A short call gathers date, venue, guest count, service style, and any signature drink ideas.

2

Quote

Emily and Ashley recommend the right package, staffing level, and supply plan.

3

Deposit

A 30% deposit holds the date after the quote and service agreement are approved.

4

Pour

The bar is set, stocked, styled, staffed, and cleaned up around the event timeline.

Next step

Save the date with a consultation and availability check.

Placeholder buttons are included now so the page structure is ready for calendar, booking, and deposit links in a later revision.

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The Crafted Pour event bar service moment
The Crafted Pour by Emily & Ashley Dry hire bartending for weddings, private parties, and celebrations.