FAQ's

Everything you need to know to plan your event with Cocktail Porter — simple, seamless and stress-free.

How many bartenders will we need?

It depends on your drinks menu and service style, but as a general guide, we recommend one bartender per 50 guests to keep drinks flowing and queues short.

Do I need to book time for set-up and pack-down?

Our standard packages are based on 4 hours, which typically includes:

1 hour set-up, 2 hours service, 1 hour pack-down

If you’d like our team to assist with additional event set-up, we’re more than happy to help — we’ll just add a little extra staff time.

Do you have a minimum booking time?

Yes — our packages are based on a minimum of 4 hours to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Do you serve drinks other than cocktails?

Absolutely. While cocktails are our speciality, we can also serve beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks alongside your cocktail menu. Just let us know your full drinks list ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

Can you organise wine, beer and soft drinks too?

We can. If you’d like us to take care of the full drinks package, we’ll organise everything — from cocktails to wine, beer, champagne and non-alcoholic options.

What if I want a cocktail that isn’t on your menu?

No problem at all. Our mixologists can create just about anything. If you’re after something unique, we can even design a custom cocktail tailored to your event or brand.

Do you offer non-alcoholic options?

We do. Our mocktails bring all the flavour and theatre of a cocktail — just without the alcohol. Perfect for guests who want a zero-proof option without missing out.

What do you provide on the day?

Our team brings all the professional bar equipment needed to shake, stir and serve great cocktails. If you’ve booked a cocktail package, we’ll also bring all the ingredients, ice and garnishes for your selected drinks.

Booked one of our bar packages? We’ll bring the full bar setup too — ready to go.

Glassware isn’t included, but we can absolutely organise it for you.

Where can your team travel to?

Cocktail Porter mixologists are based across Australia, mostly in CBD areas. We can travel to most locations — if your event is further out, a small travel fee may apply. We’ll always advise this upfront in your quote.

Do your prices include GST?

All pricing is exclusive of GST, which will be added to your final invoice.

I don’t have built-in taps — can I still use your kegs?

No problem at all. We’ve got a couple of easy options:

We can help you source a mobile kegerator for your venue or you can purchase a simple regulator and tap that connects directly to your keg. We’ll also help set you up with a gas supplier and show your team how to change kegs and gas — nice and easy.

I just want a one-off keg, do I need to buy a tap?

Not at all. For one-off events, you can hire a tap, regulator and gas for $75 per keg. We do take a bond, which is fully refunded once the kit is returned.

How do I return or get my kegs collected?

You don’t need to — it’s super simple.

Our kegs are fully recyclable and can go straight into your standard recycling. They’re also crushable (just flip a switch), so they won’t take up much space behind the bar.