The Edit packages & pricing

What it costs to hire a bartender in Ottawa, published up front. Three packages with starting prices, and a custom option when you want the bar taken off your hands entirely.

A pale pink cocktail in a coupe with a lemon twist, beside a brass jigger

The three packages

  • The Pour Edit

    Starting at

    $500

    Our simple, professional bartending package for hosts who already have the details covered and just need someone behind the bar.

    • Professional bartending service
    • Basic bar setup and cleanup
    • Service of beer, wine and standard bar rail

    You supply the bar. We show up, pour and take care of your guests.

  • The Signature Edit

    Starting at

    $750

    A more personalized bar experience, with extra support before your event.

    Everything in The Pour Edit, plus:

    • Personalized beverage planning
    • Alcohol and supply quantity guide
    • Guidance on mixers, non-alcoholic drinks and garnishes
    • Signature cocktail planning
    • Customized digital drink menu
  • The Curated Edit

    Tailored to your event

    Custom pricing

    Our most hands-on service, for hosts who want the bar taken care of from planning through to event day.

    Everything in The Signature Edit, plus:

    • Shopping and pickup for host-approved alcohol and supplies
    • Bar and serving supply shopping, including cups, napkins and serving items
    • Detailed bar design and décor
    • Event-day bar coordination

All package pricing is starting pricing and is subject to change based on guest count, staffing requirements, service hours, travel and unique event needs.

Alcohol and event supplies are charged separately at cost and are not included in the service fee. The host approves all shopping lists and budgets in advance.

Our minimum booking is three hours. There is no travel fee within 25 km of central Ottawa.

  • A home bar set against a gold tinsel backdrop, with a framed cocktail menu and espresso martini shots
  • Martinis with olive picks beside a tray of espresso martini shots
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Package by package

What each of the three packages includes
What is includedThe Pour EditStarting at $500The Signature EditStarting at $750The Curated EditCustom pricing
Professional bartending serviceIncludedIncludedIncluded
Basic bar setup and cleanupIncludedIncludedIncluded
Beer, wine and standard bar railIncludedIncludedIncluded
Personalized beverage planningNot includedIncludedIncluded
Alcohol and supply quantity guideNot includedIncludedIncluded
Mixer, non-alcoholic and garnish guidanceNot includedIncludedIncluded
Signature cocktail planningNot includedIncludedIncluded
Customized digital drink menuNot includedIncludedIncluded
Shopping and pickup, at costNot includedNot includedIncluded
Bar and serving supply shoppingNot includedNot includedIncluded
Detailed bar design and décorNot includedNot includedIncluded
Event-day bar coordinationNot includedNot includedIncluded

Each package includes everything in the one before it.

  • The Pour Edit

    Starting at $500

    Includes

    • Professional bartending service
    • Basic bar setup and cleanup
    • Beer, wine and standard bar rail
  • The Signature Edit

    Starting at $750

    Adds to The Pour Edit

    • Personalized beverage planning
    • Alcohol and supply quantity guide
    • Mixer, non-alcoholic and garnish guidance
    • Signature cocktail planning
    • Customized digital drink menu
  • The Curated Edit

    Custom pricing

    Adds to The Signature Edit

    • Shopping and pickup, at cost
    • Bar and serving supply shopping
    • Detailed bar design and décor
    • Event-day bar coordination
Add-ons

Built on top of any package

Each of these can be added to any of the three packages.

  • Shopping list and quantity planning

  • Full shopping and pickup for alcohol, mocktails, mixers, garnishes, décor, glassware and other supplies

  • Additional bartenders or wait staff

  • Signature cocktail or mocktail creation

  • Custom printed drink menus or bar signage

  • Travel outside our standard service area

  • Last-minute bookings

  • Champagne toast service

Signature cocktails

A menu built around your evening

Classics and house favourites, planned with you and served with care.

  • A martini with olives on a dark marble bar
  • An old fashioned with an orange twist over a large ice cube
  • A foamy sour in a coupe with a dried citrus wheel
  • A tall gin cocktail with lemon and rosemary
  • A red cocktail in a coupe with a cherry pick
  • A salt-rimmed margarita with fresh lime

Ready when you are

Not sure which package fits

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