Bar Planning

Bar Planning ideas for your next event.

Clear guidance for planning drinks, quantities, service, and your event-day setup.

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cocktail garnishes list · 12 min read

Cocktail Garnishes List: 8 Ideas for Your Event

Compare eight cocktail garnishes, choose pairings and plan quantities, prep and supplies for your Orange County event with BeeHive Mobile Bar.

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wedding alcohol calculator · 12 min read

How Much Alcohol to Buy for a Wedding: A 2026 Guide

Work out how much alcohol to buy for a wedding with bottle counts, toast quantities and a practical shopping checklist for Orange County couples.

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party liquor · 11 min read

How Much Liquor to Buy for a Party: Bottle-by-Bottle Math

Work out how much liquor to buy for a party with accurate bottle yields, a 100-guest shopping example, and BeeHive’s Orange County planning advice.

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wedding reception bar service · 12 min read

Wedding Reception Bar Service for Southern California

Plan wedding reception bar service in Southern California with BeeHive prices, staffing guidance, a sample timeline, and an alcohol shopping example.

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how much beer for a party · 9 min read

How Much Beer for a Party? A Simple Buying Guide

Calculate beer for your party with guest counts, beer share, can and keg sizes, and clear examples for Orange County weddings and private events.

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cocktail bartender cost · 8 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Cocktail Bartender?

See BeeHive’s Orange County bartender prices, what each service includes, and worked examples to help budget for your party, wedding or company event.

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mobile bartending prices · 8 min read

Mobile Bartending Prices for Orange County Events

Compare mobile bartending prices, package inclusions, hourly rates, minimums, add-ons, and travel fees for events across Orange County, California.

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wedding alcohol · 10 min read

What Alcohol to Buy for a Wedding: A Practical Guide

Plan wedding beer, wine and spirits with a worked shopping list, bottle calculations, toast quantities and clear BeeHive dry-hire responsibilities.

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wet vs dry hire · 9 min read

Wet vs. Dry Hire for Mobile Bars: Costs and Responsibilities

Compare wet and dry hire for mobile bars, with clear alcohol responsibilities, BeeHive package inclusions and a practical three-hour cost example.

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