FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
general
IS KAY SUE MOBILE BAR LICENSED AND INSURED?
Kay Sue Mobile Bartending, LLC is a limited liability company. We will provide liquor liability insurance for ALL events.
WHAT LOCATIONS DO YOU PROVIDE YOUR SERVICES?
Kay Sue operates in Southwest Michigan and Chicagoland area. We are happy to travel to your event destination outside of our serving areas depending on mileage and the number of staff required.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCED DO I HAVE TO RESERVE YOUR SERVICES?
If you want to guarantee a certain date, the sooner you book the better your chances will be to secure that date. However, it never hurts to ask for last minute events!
WHAT TYPE OF DRINKS DO YOU MAKE?
We can make any drink. Special requests are not a problem! We can help you customize a drink menu and help develop signature cocktails.
SHOPPING LIST
WHO PROVIDES THE ALCOHOL?
Liquor laws prevent us from providing the alcohol for your event. All liquor, beer, and wine must be purchased by the host. We can help with liquor calculations, a recommended shopping list, bartending equipment and service during your event and all other beverage needs.
HOW MUCH BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR DO I NEED FOR MY PARTY?
We will help with alcohol quantities for each particular event. Once a quote is requested from Kay Sue Mobile Bar we will schedule a consultation call in order to better understand what type of event you are having and to plan accordingly. For example, types of alcohol provided, number of guests and the length of the event.
Payments & Deposits
WHAT IS THE DEPOSIT POLICY?
After the contract is settled and your event is schedule, we take a 50% deposit from your quote.
• Notice over 30 days prior to event: Full Refund of Deposit
• Notice 11-29 days prior to event: 50% Refund of Deposit
• Notice 10 or less days prior to event: No Refund Available
WHICH FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
Cash, Venmo, Cash App
WHEN DO WE MAKE OUR FINAL PAYMENT?
Final payment will be due 10 day prior to your event. Any overtime or last minute add-ons will be agreed upon at event and should be paid within 24 hours after the event.
IS GRATUITY INCLUDED IN YOUR FEES?
Tips are customary in the bartending business so we offer customers two options:
• Allow a tip jar to be placed on the bar
• There will be no tip jar and the event host will pay a 20% gratuity fee, per bartender, based on the final invoice.
EVENT
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE GUESTS DO NOT HAVE TO MUCH TO DRINK?
Kay Sue Mobile Bar reserves the right to refuse service to any guest who seem to have had too much to drink, per our judgement. However, the host of the event is ultimately responsible for all invited guests and their actions.
CAN YOU HANDLE A BIG PARTY OF 300 GUESTS?
Yes. We have multiple bars and bartenders to accommodate your event.
HOW WILL THE BARTENDERS BE DRESSED?
Your bartender(s) will be dressed in all black. Special arrangements can be made if you would prefer different attire.
HOW MANY BARTENDERS DO I NEED FOR MY PARTY?
We recommend one bartender for every 50 people. This number can change according to the types of drinks selected for your menu.
EQUIPMENT
WHAT TYPE OF BAR WILL YOU BRING?
You can choose from:
• Black L Shaped Bar – 63in L x 12in D x 44in H (front side) and 41in L x 12in D x 44in H (side)
• Six foot banquet table with linens
WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU BRING?
This will depend on what your event will offer and what drinks are decided upon. Standard bar equipment will always be provided. (Wine/bottle opener, cocktail shakers, cocktail strainer, stir sins, jiggers, and muddlers)