How much do bartending services cost in Los Angeles?

Professional bartending services in Los Angeles start around $70 per hour per bartender for a standard event, with final pricing based on guest count, event length, bar setup, and add-on services like cocktail design or full event production. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your event.

How many bartenders do I need for my event?

As a general rule, plan for one bartender per 50 guests for standard service, or one per 35 guests for cocktail-heavy events. We help you confirm the right staffing ratio based on your guest count, bar style, and timeline.

Are your bartenders licensed and insured?

Yes. All Platinum bartenders are licensed and insured, and we operate in full compliance with California ABC regulations. When required, we obtain an event-specific ABC permit before your event date. Host liquor liability and general liability insurance are available, and additional insured status for your host or venue can be added for a fee.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Las Vegas, with other locations available upon request.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred staff and date, though we can often accommodate shorter timelines. Peak dates and large events should be booked as early as possible.

Do you provide the alcohol and handle the ABC permit?

We provide full bar setup, mixers, glassware, and bar rentals; clients typically supply the alcohol, and we secure the event-specific ABC permit where required. Let us know your needs and we'll handle the compliance details.

Non-Alcoholic Options from Professional Bartenders in LA

Aug 21

Written By Jesse Owens

Zero proof drinks served at a Los Angeles event bar

The wellness bar is Platinum's non-alcoholic service, priced flat per guest at $18 for Classic, $26 for Premium and $38 for Platinum Vitality. Unlike the alcohol packages it does not scale with consumption, so the price is the same whether guests have one drink or five. It can run on its own or alongside a craft cocktail bar or full bar, with the wellness price added on top.

What is in each tier

Classic, $18 per guest: matcha and zero proof cocktails
Premium, $26 per guest: matcha, kombucha and coconut water
Platinum Vitality, $38 per guest: the full selection plus adaptogenic elixirs, collagen and bioactive peptides

Zero proof cocktails are built and served the same way as anything else on the bar: shaken or stirred to order, in a real glass, with the garnish on. A guest who is not drinking gets handed something that looks like a drink rather than a can and a paper cup.

Running it next to an alcohol bar

Most private events want both. The wellness tier is added to whatever package you have chosen, so 60 guests on a craft cocktail bar at light consumption with the Classic wellness bar is $25 + $18 = $43 per guest.

Craft cocktail bar: 60 x $25 = $1,500
Wellness Classic: 60 x $18 = $1,080
Two bartenders, 4 hours: 2 x 4 x $70 = $560
Service charge, 2 staff x $100: $200
Total: $3,340

Because the wellness price is flat, it does not double at medium consumption the way the alcohol packages do. On a heavy drinking night the full bar goes to $57 per guest and the wellness bar stays at $18.

Who it is for

Guests who are pregnant, driving, sober, sober curious, on medication or simply not drinking that night are at every event, and they are usually the ones standing at the bar asking what there is besides soda. A wellness bar answers that question without singling anyone out, because everyone is queuing at the same bar and everyone walks away with a glass in their hand.

It also solves the problem where the host has no idea who is and is not drinking and does not want to ask. Book the tier for your full guest count at book.platinumbartender.com and stop counting heads.

Daytime and corporate events

Baby showers, brunches, pool parties, product launches and company events often want a bar that works before evening or without alcohol at all. A wellness bar on its own pours no alcohol, and the same staff run it: bartenders at $70 per hour on a 4 hour minimum, RBS certified and W-2 employees of Platinum Bartenders LLC. If your event does serve alcohol as well, confirm any permit question with California ABC or your venue.

Common questions

Can I book a wellness bar with no alcohol at all?

Yes. It is priced per guest on its own, from $18. You still book staff by the hour to run it.

Does the wellness price go up if guests drink a lot?

No. All three tiers are flat per guest. Only the alcohol packages move with the light, medium and heavy tiers.

How many bartenders do I need for both bars?

The guideline is one bartender per 50 guests, with a second recommended at medium or heavy consumption. Running two bar styles at once is a good reason to add the second bartender or a barback at $70 per hour.

Price a wellness bar against your guest count at book.platinumbartender.com, call 310-985-3014, or email info@platinumbartender.com.

Jesse Owens