Mixologist Hire
Mixologist hire
Mixologist hire at a glance
★★★★★5.0 from 87 Google reviewsMixologists and bartenders, staff only. Need the bar as well? See cocktail bar hire.
Mixologist and bartender hire, without the bar
You have the bar. We send the people behind it. Mr Flavour mixologist hire puts trained mixologists and bartenders on your venue bar, your home bar or the bar your caterer has already built, for private parties, corporate events, weddings and venue bar staffing across the UK.
Our mixologists design the cocktail menu with you, train on it in our studio before the day, prep the ice, garnish and glassware before doors, then build every drink to spec and run the bar to the last glass. The same team behind 100,000+ cocktails a year for Aston Martin, Porsche, Samsung and Barclays.
One mixologist per 50 guests
A full cocktail menu needs one mixologist for every 50 guests, so 120 guests means three. A simpler serve of beer, wine and one signature needs fewer, and the quote tells you so.
Every booking has one named lead on the night, your single point of contact from first serve to clear down. At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix we deployed 40 staff across eight Yas Marina suites, five seasons running: read the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix case study.
Who books our mixologists
Clients who already have a bar, and want it run properly.Private parties at home
Birthdays, anniversaries and dinners where the host wants to be a guest. Your kitchen island or home bar, our mixologists behind it.
Corporate events and launches
Venue bars at launches, client evenings and Christmas parties, with signature serves built to the brand. See corporate event bar hire.
Weddings with a venue bar
The venue has a bar but no cocktail team. We staff it for the reception and the evening, on a menu designed with the couple.
Venues and caterers
Venue bar staffing for a single event or a busy season, when your own team is short of cocktail skill.
How mixologist hire works
Five steps, most of them by email.Send the basics
Date, venue, guest count, timings and the bar you already have.
Itemised quote
How many mixologists we recommend and why, with a line for each.
Menu and shopping list
We design the menu with you and send a shopping list for the stock you buy.
Studio training
The team trains on your menu in our studio before the day. Ask who is coming and we can tell you by name.
On the night
In before doors, service to the last glass, bar cleared down before we leave.
What drives the cost of hiring a mixologist
Staff only. Your bar, your stock.Staff hire rate
From £250 Ex VATEvery quote is itemised: a line for each member of staff and each thing we bring. No day rate hiding the detail.
Guest numbers
One mixologist per 50 guests on a full cocktail menu. The single biggest factor.
Hours on site
Prep before doors, the service window and the clear down.
The menu
Stirred, clarified or theatre serves take longer than beer and wine, so they change the staffing.
What we bring
Glassware, syrups and garnish are options on top of the team.
Want the show as well? Add flair bartenders.
What our mixologists bring
Tools. Every mixologist arrives with their own bar kit: tins, strainers, jiggers, bar spoons and garnish tools.
The menu. Designed with you, tested in our studio, with a full FSA fourteen allergen sheet for every serve.
Glassware, as an option. Use the venue’s, or add ours, polished and set before the doors open.
Need the bar itself? Dry bar hire adds the bar unit. For the bar, stock and team together, see cocktail bar hire or mobile bar hire.
Dress and conduct
Uniformed as standard: white shirt, black trousers, black shoes and an apron. Branded aprons, black tie or a themed look are built to the brief.
Personal licence held in house, Level 2 Food Safety trained, and covered by our Hiscox £10m public liability. Ask a bartender about allergens at eleven at night and they have the answer.
Our mixologists are a permanent team, not a roster of strangers. Read who they are on our about page.
Mixologist hire FAQs
How many mixologists do I need?
One mixologist per 50 guests for a full cocktail menu, so 100 guests needs two. Beer, wine and a single signature need fewer. We confirm the number in the quote.
What is the difference between a bartender and a mixologist?
A bartender runs the bar: pours, builds drinks and keeps service moving. A mixologist does all of that and designs the menu too, which matters when the cocktails are the point. If you want the bar to be the entertainment, add flair bartenders.
Can I hire a mixologist without hiring a bar?
Yes. That is exactly what this service is: our mixologists work on your venue bar, home bar or caterer’s bar. If you need the bar as well, dry bar hire adds the bar unit.
Do I need to supply the alcohol?
Yes. On staff only hire you buy the stock and we send a shopping list built from your menu. If drinks are sold or the venue is unlicensed, we hold a personal licence in house and can apply for a Temporary Event Notice for you.
Are your mixologists insured and licensed?
Yes. Every booking is covered by Hiscox £10m public liability, the personal licence is held in house, and the team is Level 2 Food Safety trained. Risk assessments and method statements are available on request.
How much does it cost to hire a mixologist?
From £250 per mixologist, ex VAT. The total depends on guest numbers, hours on site, the menu and anything we bring, such as glassware. Every quote is itemised.
How far ahead should I book?
Four to eight weeks is ideal, so the team can train on your menu in our studio. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so ask.
What clients say about our team
Ask for a staffing quote
Tell us your date, venue, guest count and the bar you already have. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours with a staffing recommendation and an itemised quote.