Let's be real: when you are planning a party, the bar feels like the part you can handle yourself. You can ask a friend to pour drinks, pick up a case of wine, and set out some cups. It works. People get drinks. The night moves forward.

Hiring a mobile bartender for your event is one of the best decisions you can make as a host. It means you get to actually enjoy your own party instead of managing the bar all night. But getting the most out of that experience starts before the event day. The more your bartender knows going in, the smoother everything runs.