Beverage Planning: Are you planning a full bar? Would you prefer a limited bar with
Beer, Wine and a Specialty Drink? Or would several non-alcoholic beverages satisfy
you? Planning and anticipating your beverage needs for an event is half the battle.
The amount of punch or number of cocktails or beers a guest will drink varies. Allow
for the length of the party, the strength of the beverage, the day of the week, the
season, the known favorites of your guests, or lack thereof, and adjust your figure
accordingly. Begin by estimating that your guests may consume 1 drink per hour. Some
will drink less and some may drink more.
Click for beverage planning chart, as a guide to help plan the beverages for your
special event. If your’re not planning a full bar with a champagne toast, adjust
the numbers accordingly. For a sit-down dinner, increase the wine estimates. Keep
in mind that for each bottle of spirits, you will need three containers of mixers
– club soda, tonic, soft drinks, juice and so on.