Knowledge Center
Planning your event’s bar service shouldn’t be stressful — and at Just Bartending, we’re here to make it simple.
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about hiring our bartenders, planning drink quantities, setup requirements, and everything in between.
If you don’t see your question answered here, contact our team anytime — we’re happy to help you design the perfect bar experience for your event.
General Questions
We proudly serve Central Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Hershey, York, Lancaster, and surrounding areas. If you’re nearby and unsure whether we cover your location, just ask — we’re often able to travel for larger events.
We provide bartending for weddings, corporate events, private parties, fundraisers, festivals, and special occasions of all sizes. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or a 500-guest gala, we have the staff and setup to make it effortless.
Yes! Just Bartending is fully licensed and insured, and every bartender on our team is RAMP-certified in responsible alcohol service. Many venues require these credentials — so hiring a certified provider like us helps protect both you and your event.
Event Planning Tips
We help you with that! After you book, we’ll provide a customized alcohol calculator based on your guest count, event length, and drink selection. Our goal is to save you money by preventing overbuying.
No problem — we can extend service in hourly increments (as long as venue rules allow). Just let your event manager know, and we’ll make sure your guests stay happy until the end.
Yes — for weddings and large events, we offer signature cocktail planning sessions where we help you select or design the perfect drink menu.
Booking & Setup
We recommend booking at least 6–8 weeks in advance, especially for weddings and peak event months (May–October and December). Last-minute bookings may still be available — contact us to check.
Typically, clients purchase their own alcohol based on our recommendations. This allows you to control costs and selection. However, we can assist with custom shopping lists, quantities, and menu planning so you buy exactly what you need — nothing more, nothing less.
Yes! We offer full mobile bar setups, including portable bars, coolers, ice, mixers, garnish trays, tools, and décor. If your venue already has a bar, we’ll arrive with everything needed to serve efficiently from your existing space.
For most events, we need about a 6–8 ft bar area with nearby access to electricity and water (optional but helpful). Our team will work with you and your venue to ensure the setup fits perfectly.
Service & Staffing
As a general rule:
- Up to 75 guests → 1 bartender
- 75–150 guests → 2 bartenders
- 150+ guests → 3+ bartenders
We’ll review your guest list, drink menu, and event flow to recommend the ideal staffing for smooth, fast service.
Our standard event package includes up to 5 hours of service, plus setup and breakdown time. Additional hours can be added as needed.
Absolutely! We offer mocktail menus, coffee bars, and non-alcoholic stations for family-friendly events, corporate functions, and dry venues.
Yes — our team dresses professionally to match your event’s tone. Standard attire is black shirt and pants, but we can adapt to formal wear, branded uniforms, or themed outfits upon request.
Policies & Payments
We require a signed service agreement and a deposit to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due before the event date.
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, checks, and business ACH transfers.
Life happens — and we try to be flexible. Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the event may receive a partial refund, depending on timing and staffing commitments. Full details are outlined in your contract.
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