Cocktail Masterclass

Bookings

All quotations (verbal or written) will be valid for ten days from the date of enquiry. Hire The Barman cannot guarantee that the date will be available after these ten days. To confirm and hold a booking, the client must provide a 50% non-refundable deposit either in cash, by electronic transfer, debit/credit card. We no longer accept payment by cheque. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the event. All monies will be requested by Hire The Barman by way of electronic invoice.

Cancellations

In the event of a cancellation, Hire The Barman require notice in writing 14 days before the date of the event. Failure to do so will result in full payment being charged. Booking deposits are not transferable or refundable unless otherwise agreed prior to booking and stated in writing.

Event Changes
Should you wish to make significant changes to your event. Hire The Barman reserves the right to amend the rates and facilities.

Licensing

Hire The Barman does not provide a paid bar service and therefore has no involvement for any licensing matters and is not responsible for any breaches of licence.

Access

In the event that parking is required by Hire The Barman, adequate arrangements must be made by the client. This will always be by prior arrangement and vehicle registrations will be provided. In circumstances where Hire The Barman are providing cocktail ingredients and glassware, adequate loading facilities must be provided by the client. Hire The Barman will not be held responsible for any difficulties with this that result in delays to service.

Flair
Hire The Barman will not beheld responsible for ‘lack of flair’ if the environment provided is unsuitable or the bartender is deemed too busy further to our recommendation of one barman per 40 guests

Rates

Rates and invoices are subject to change without notice dependent on client’s requirements, additional hours and stock. Additional hours requested by the client by negotiation with the barman at the time of the event will be charged at the full hourly rate.

Late Payments

Full payment of invoice is due to Hire The Barman within 30 days. Any outstanding payments after this time will be passed to a collection agency to recover on behalf of Hire The Barman. Any associated costs for this matter such as interest, legal and court fees will be added to the outstanding balance as passed to the client for payment.

Insurance

Hire The Barman has both public liability and employers insurance for all events.

Public Liability: £5,000,000
Employers Liability: £10,000,000

Unruly Behaviour

The client is responsible for the behaviour and conduct of their guests. Hire The Barman will not tolerate verbally or physically abusive behaviour towards any member of staff or individual. You shall be responsible for damage or loss of equipment.

Additional

In the event that Hire The Barman are not able to provide services as agreed due to circumstances out of their control (such as weather, transport problems etc), they will not be held liable for any loss, cancellation or delay.

Hire The Barman does not accept any responsibility for the overall success of an event.
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Terms & Conditions are deemed to be accepted by payment of invoice.
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The above conditions are subject to change at the discretion of Hire The Barman in part or in whole for one or more of its clients where the company has grounds deemed necessary.