Frequently Asked Questions

We do NOT provide any alcohol. The client will be responsible to provide any alcohol discussed prior to event. 

Mock-tails are available for most of our signature drinks! We can cater to any type of event, whether its a kids birthday party, or a cocktail party our pre-consultation will provide you with various options that meet your needs. 

Yes we do! We bring the party to you! We are based out of Providence, Rhode Island. We do include 20 miles to travel, in all of our services/packages. A travel fee of $3 per mile will be included in final bill if travel exceeds 20 miles.

We provide one bartender per 100 guests. If you are having a guest count higher than 100 and above, we do require that you have additional bartenders. We can accommodate parties of any size, with proper advance notice.

We value our time and efforts to ensure that your vision comes to life. The pricing of our packages include travel, insurance (liquor & liability), delivery (if you choose to have our satellite bar), set-up/breakdown, bartender fee, hours of service, our standard bar decor, bar tools, disposables (stirrers, cocktail napkins, drink-ware), garnishes, freshly-made mixers, custom bar menu/signage, ice, coolers, pre-event consultation, an alcohol ordering guide for you to prepare your shopping list without over or under buying, and most importantly a seamless experience for you and your guests to enjoy!

Of course! If you didn't find exactly what you were looking for with our premade packages, let us know what you need for your event and we'll be more than happy to create a package custom designed, just for you. Send us an email with what services you are seeking at sentimentalsips@gmail.com and we will work with you!

Need an extra hand? The cleanup during a party can be very stressful for the host. Sentimental Sips is here for you! If you need an extra hand, we can provide you with waitstaff to make sure your event runs smoothly. They will be responsible for the setup and breakdown of food stations, and making sure everything is tidy throughout the duration of the event. Let us know how we can help you. We determine pricing depending on how many hours waitstaff is needed, and travel.

Yes we do! The Elite Package includes the "full-bar" set-up. Whereas the "Premier Package" includes service of- 2-3 Beers, Up to 5 Wines, and 2 Cocktails/Mock-tails. This means we will not be serving any other mixed drinks other than what is discussed prior to the event with the host. ONLY what is on the custom menu is what we offer your guests.

The Elite package includes all of your mixers, sodas, and juices needed to have a "full-bar" setup. The Elite package includes service of- 2-3 Beers, Up to 5 Wines, 2 Signature Drinks and Unlimited Cocktails/Mock-tails depending on what the host chooses for their liquor selection.

We understand that "All good things must come to an end", however the party doesn't need to! Our bartenders are fully prepared of the possibility of keeping the party going passed discussed times. It is our pleasure to accommodate with our services for any additional time you may need to keep the drinks flowing. We do charge a nominal fee of $100 an hour per bartender. 

We do require a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount due upon booking, once all quotes are finalized. This is to secure your date on our calendar for your special event! We also require that the remaining amount due is paid in full 30 days prior to the date of event. If you are looking to book with us sooner than 30 days and we can accommodate, the total amount in full is due upon securing your date. Methods of payment we accept are: cash, card, paypal, venmo, cashapp, &/or certified funds such as money orders or cashier's checks..

We do allow our Bartenders to display a virtual sign (venmo & cashapp qr codes) and a cash tip jar. If the host does not want either displayed at the event, please note there will be a "hosted gratuity" added to the final bill, which will be $3 per guest count.  *Please note our "service fee" is not a gratuity, it is an overhead fee that we delegate for our time and services. 

We give our bartenders 1/2 hour to setup before the event & 1/2 hour to breakdown after the event if you've purchased the "Mixologist Only Package." If your event starts at 3:30pm, they will arrive for 3:00pm. If your event ends at 7:30pm, the bartender will be breaking supplies down at that time and heading out no later than 8:00pm.

If you've purchased the "Premier or Elite Package" we give our bartenders 1 hour to setup before the event & 1 hour to breakdown after the event. Any extra time can be added if needed, depending on extra details and needs of the event. 

Our typical attire is black pants, black shoes, black dress shirt. We can discuss the way in which our bartenders will be dressed according to the type of event you are having. 

We provide standard clear disposable 9oz cups for wine, rocks drinks, & martinis. For cocktails, we provide standard clear disposable 12oz cups. If you'd like glassware we can rent them for an additional charge. If you would like any custom disposables, let us know and we will send you available options.

Our 4' Satellite Bar requires to be placed on a flat ground surface. Our bar is white, so we cannot place it on any surface (grass, dirt) other than cement. If you do have an electrical outlet for us to use to plug in our Neon Bar Lights that would be very helpful, otherwise we do come prepared with batteries. Rental of the Satellite Bar does include a 4' table white a white linen to display and hold alcohol and supplies needed for service. *Please let us know in advance if there are any stairs or steps where you'd like us to setup the Satellite Bar so we can prepare an extra hand if needed prior to and after the event.

We arrive with our own "dump buckets" for any liquids, however we do ask that you have a sink or area available for us to dispose of any ice or liquids during and at the end of the event. We provide a small trash can for our use and will ensure you that we keep things tidy around us! We are not responsible for taking the trash with us, kindly let us know where you'd like us to dispose of any trash during and after the event.

In the event of cancellation by the Client, the non-refundable deposit will be retained by Sentimental Sips as liquidated damages. Cancellation within 30 days of the event will result in the forfeiture of the total contracted amount. In the event of inclement weather we will do our best to accommodate if you wish to reschedule, you will have a credit towards postponed services. Sentimental Sips does not provide any tents or other equipment in the event of rain, which will then lead to postponed service if you've rented our portable bar.