Boise Liquor Catering
Boise, ID
About Boise Liquor Catering
Boise Liquor Catering is a full-service mobile bar based in Boise, Idaho, handling weddings and event catering across the Treasure Valley with City and County liquor permits and full liability insurance bundled into every package. The standard bar setup is a bar-height counter built on a 6-foot banquet table dressed in solid black linen, with matching black linen on the back bar, beer tubs, and trash bins. Bartenders are hand-selected from the local hospitality industry and bring updated knowledge of current cocktail trends. Bar service runs $20 per hour per bartender with a 4-hour minimum and one bartender per 50-85 drinking guests. Setup is $200 (covering permits and insurance) at most venues, with longer-setup venues quoted higher upfront. All bar supplies, mixers, garnishes, and clear plastic cups are included; glassware upgrades (rocks, wine, flute, martini) and colored napkins are optional. Three bar formats are supported: hosted (open bar paid by client), no-host (cash bar paid by guests), and host-combo (host-paid for some categories with cash for others). Reach out at gwhutch2000@gmail.com or 208-440-2032.
Services Offered
Bar Types
Events Served
What's Included
Pricing & Capacity
$200 Setup Fee Covers Permits + Insurance; Bartenders $20/Hr Each (4-Hour Minimum); 1 Bartender Per 50-85 Drinking Guests; 20% Gratuity Added To Bar Invoice:
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Service Area
Areas served: Boise, ID; Treasure Valley; Idaho
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the Boise Liquor Catering setup fee?
The $200 setup and breakdown fee covers City and County liquor permits and Boise Liquor Catering's full liability insurance, which Idaho law requires at any public venue. Some venues with longer setup needs will be quoted a higher fee upfront, never as a surprise. The fee also includes bringing the standard bar-height counter, banquet table, black linen dressing, and all bar supplies.
How are bartenders priced?
Bartenders are billed at $20 per hour per bartender with a 4-hour minimum, start to finish. Boise Liquor Catering recommends one bartender per 50 to 85 drinking guests, so larger events get multiple bartenders to keep service flowing. A 20% gratuity is added to the total bar invoice at the end of the event.
What are the three bar format options?
Three formats are supported: Hosted (the client pays for everything; guests drink free, traditional open bar), No-host (guests pay for their own drinks, traditional cash bar), and Host-combo (the client buys some items like wine and beer while guests pay for additional liquor). The team helps figure out which format fits the event and budget.
Are glassware upgrades available?
Yes. Clear plastic cups are included in every package, but upgrades to real glassware (rocks, wine, champagne flute, martini, and other styles) are available on request. The team also offers colored beverage napkins instead of standard white as another upgrade. Both are quoted on top of the base package.
Can I supply my own alcohol?
No. Per Idaho state liquor law, all alcohol must be supplied by Boise Liquor Catering, including beer and wine. There is no corking-fee path for outside wine. The team will help select liquor, beer, and wine that fits the event vision and budget so the supply step stays simple even though it has to come through them.
How do I get a quote?
Reach out at gwhutch2000@gmail.com or call 208-440-2032 with the event date, location, guest count, format preference (hosted, no-host, or combo), and any drink preferences or specialty requests. The team uses that to put together a custom package and quote. Standard bar supplies and mixers are already included.
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