Question 1

What's Included Beyond Event Day?

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What Goes Into Your Investment?
When you book The Tipsy Tin, you're investing in much more than a few hours of bartending. Every event is thoughtfully planned to ensure a seamless, elevated experience from start to finish.

Before your event, we spend hours consulting with you, creating custom drink menus, sourcing fresh ingredients and garnishes, shopping for supplies, preparing fresh juices and house-made mixers, organizing inventory, coordinating timelines, and carefully preparing every detail for your celebration.

On event day, we handle transportation, setup, service, cleanup, and everything in between—allowing you to relax and enjoy your guests while we take care of the bar.

Our pricing reflects the time, preparation, quality ingredients, professional service, and attention to detail that go into creating an unforgettable experience.

Question 2

Can I hire just a bartender without a bar rental or drink package?

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Absolutely! Our professional bartending services can be booked on their own if you already have a bar setup or simply need experienced bartenders for your event. Whether you need one bartender or a full team, we're happy to customize our services to fit your needs.

Question 3

Where are you located & where do you travel?

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We're based in Grass Valley, California and proudly serve events throughout Northern California and Western Nevada. Whether you're celebrating in the Sierra foothills, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Reno, or beyond, we'd love to be part of your special day. Travel fees apply for locations outside our standard service area.
Travel Fees:
Within 50 of Grass Valley is included
Additional Travel:
51–100 miles $100
101–200 miles $200
201+ miles custom quote required

Question 4

Do You Provide Drinking Water?

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Drinking water is not included in our bar packages. We recommend arranging a self-serve water station through your venue or caterer, so guests have easy access to water throughout the event without waiting/or extending the bar line.

Question 5

Why can't The Tipsy Tin provide the alcohol?

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California law requires specific licenses to purchase, sell, and distribute alcohol. Because The Tipsy Tin operates as a dry hire mobile bar, we are unable to provide or sell alcoholic beverages (like most mobile bar services).

Instead, you purchase the alcohol, and we take care of everything else! We'll help you determine exactly what to buy based on your guest count, create a customized shopping list, recommend quantities, and professionally serve your beverages throughout the event.

This approach often saves our clients' money while allowing you to choose the brands and beverages that best fit your celebration.

Question 6

What is the booking process?

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We are so excited you are considering booking with The Tipsy Tin; here is how it works:
 fill out our contact form with your event details 
schedule a free 30- minute consultation call with us (optional but highly suggested)
receive your custom quote
pay a 50% non-refundable deposit- through our website- to secure your date
Note: remaining payment is due 30 days before the event
our team will be in contact a few weeks before the event for final headcount and any changes that need to be made
receive your custom shopping list and finalize your event specs
we arrive 2 hours before the event to ensure a successful operation

Question 7

How does pricing work?

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We believe in transparent, straightforward pricing. Every proposal is customized to your event and includes all agreed-upon services before you book. If any additional costs apply—such as extended travel, extra service hours, or add-on services—they'll be clearly outlined in your quote so there are no surprises.

Question 8

Are there any hidden fees?

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Never. We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. Your custom quote will clearly outline all costs—including any applicable travel fees, optional add-ons, and required taxes—before you book, so there are no surprises.

Question 9

Are you licensed & Insured?

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Absolutely. The Tipsy Tin is fully insured and committed to providing a safe, professional, and worry-free experience for every event.
We carry:
General Liability Insurance
Liquor Liability Insurance
TIPS Certified

We're also happy to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to your venue upon request if required.

Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality while following all applicable laws, venue requirements, and responsible serving practices, so you can relax and enjoy your celebration with confidence.

Question 10

Can I add The Tipsy Tin to my wedding Insurance?

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We highly encourage clients to purchase wedding or event cancellation insurance and include The Tipsy Tin as a covered vendor whenever possible (some plans may not include vendors in coverage).

Event insurance can help protect your investment if your celebration must be postponed or canceled due to covered unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, venue issues, illness, government interruptions, or other qualifying events.

Question 11

Is there a mandatory gratuity?

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At The Tipsy Tin, exceptional hospitality is simply our standard—not something we expect to be rewarded for. For that reason, we do not include an automatic gratuity on our invoices.

While gratuities are never expected, they are always deeply appreciated by our bartending team. If approved by the host, we're happy to display a tasteful tip jar or accept electronic tips during the event. Hosts are also welcome to leave a gratuity following the event if they feel our team provided great service.

Question 12

What are your setup requirements?

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Access:
To ensure a smooth and timely setup, The Tipsy Tin requires adequate space for trailer access, parking, and maneuvering at your venue. The Tipsy Tin Trailer requires flat ground and easy entry. It is the responsibility of the host to confirm that the venue can accommodate our mobile bars and provide clear access to the setup location.

Power Needs:
Our trailer is designed to be as self-sufficient as possible. However, depending on your selected bar choice and event needs, access to electricity may be required. If these accommodations are necessary, we'll discuss them with you during the planning process.

If you have any questions about your venue or setup location, we're happy to discuss logistics in advance to ensure everything is ready for your event.

Question 13

What is your cancellation policy?

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Because we reserve your event date exclusively and begin planning and preparing well in advance, all payments made to The Tipsy Tin are non-refundable.
We understand that plans can change, and whenever possible, we're happy to work with you to reschedule your event to a new available date. Rescheduling requests are subject to availability and should be made as soon as possible so we can do our best to accommodate your celebration.
If you have any questions or need to make changes to your booking, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're committed to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Question 14

What if it rains?

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The Tipsy Tin is happy to serve both indoor and outdoor events. However, if your event is outdoors, it is the responsibility of the host and/or venue to provide adequate weather protection or an indoor backup location in the event of rain, excessive wind, or other inclement weather.

Certain equipment, staff, and electrical components cannot be safely operated in exposed weather conditions. If proper shelter or an alternate indoor location is not available, service may be delayed, suspended, or canceled until a safe working environment is provided.
We strongly recommend discussing a weather contingency plan with your venue before your event.

Please note that The Tipsy Tin is not responsible for delays, interruptions, or cancellations resulting from unsafe weather conditions or the lack of adequate weather protection provided by the host or venue.

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