ERIA Bar Packages, Hosted Consumption and Wine Corkage

A good bar plan should make hosting easier. Guests should know what is available, the service team should understand the schedule and the host should be comfortable with how the bill is calculated. ERIA offers package and hosted-consumption options, with selections, duration and staffing confirmed in your proposal.

Before choosing, tell us the guest count, event length and the kind of evening you are planning. A short reception, a long dinner and a celebration with dancing may call for different service arrangements. Include guests who prefer nonalcoholic drinks in the plan from the start.

Package planning references

Beer and wine has a $60-per-person planning reference, while full bar has an $80-per-person reference. Unlimited coffee, tea and soft drinks has a $30-per-person reference. Package duration, selection, guest-count rules and included staffing need confirmation; a per-person figure alone does not define the complete package.

Service charges, applicable taxes and permitted fees are additional unless expressly included in the written proposal. See current catering and bar references and ask for a complete comparison using the same guest count and service hours.

Hosted consumption with a cap

A hosted-consumption bar charges for the drinks served and can have an agreed spending cap. Decide in advance what the cap includes, who can authorize an increase and what happens when the limit is reached. Any transition to guest-paid drinks must be discussed and agreed with ERIA before the event.

Individual planning references are cocktails at $18 to $22, wine at $16 to $18, beer at $10 to $11, and coffee or tea at $8. Self-serve coffee has a $15-per-person reference. These figures are useful for comparison; the actual selection, service and final charges belong in your proposal.

Outside alcohol and wine corkage

Outside liquor and outside bar providers are not permitted. Sausalito permits pre-approved wine with $45 corkage per 750ml bottle. Confirm Marina wine arrangements separately. Obtain approval before purchasing or arranging delivery, and confirm the bottles and service requirements with the team.

An outside caterer's approval does not automatically include permission to supply alcohol. Keep the food and bar arrangements clear in each vendor brief so deliveries and staffing match what ERIA has agreed to provide.

Staffing and the service window

Included bartender staffing is confirmed for your venue, guest count and service plan. Additional bartenders, servers or extended service may be charged separately. Ask how the bar will operate during arrival, dinner and any room change, especially if several service points are proposed.

Confirm the event's permitted hours as well as the bar's hours. A venue access window does not automatically mean every service continues until the end of that window. The final timeline should make setup, last service and breakdown clear to the host and team.

Questions to settle before choosing a package

• Which drinks and brands are included, and for how long?
• Which guests are counted for each package?
• How are service charges, taxes and any fees calculated?
• How many bartenders and service points are included?
• If there is a cap, what does it cover and who can change it?
• If approved wine is being brought in, what are the delivery and corkage arrangements?

Frequently asked questions

Can we bring our own spirits?

No. Outside liquor is not permitted. Discuss your preferred drinks with ERIA so the team can quote an appropriate bar arrangement.

Can we bring a special bottle of wine?

At Sausalito, pre-approved wine is permitted with $45 corkage per 750ml bottle. Confirm Marina wine arrangements separately. Approval is required in advance; do not assume all outside alcohol is covered by the wine policy.

Does a package include unlimited service for the entire event?

Your proposal confirms the duration, selection and staffing. The public per-person references should not be read as an unrestricted service commitment.

Can we plan a nonalcoholic event?

Yes. Tell us the drinks experience you want, from coffee and tea to soft drinks or other selections for the team to quote. Send your event brief and we can compare the options within your budget.

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