How it works
You bring the spirits and the people. I bring the bar, the know-how and everything else.
Pick a date and a menu
Choose a set menu, or tell me what your group loves.
Get your shopping list
A week before, I send exactly which spirits to buy, so nothing goes to waste. See roughly what it costs.
Shake, strain, taste
I set up in your kitchen. Every guest gets their own shaker and makes each drink themselves.
Take the recipes home
Everyone leaves with recipe cards, so the party carries on long after I've packed up.
Want something different? I'll build a custom menu of three around the drinks your group loves, or design a signature cocktail named for the occasion.
Rained off?
It's the Lake District. When the fells are in the clouds, the best plan is already in your kitchen: a cocktail masterclass in your holiday home, with no taxis and no one stuck driving.
Prices
| What | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail masterclass | 90 minutes, 3 cocktails each, 8 to 12 guests | launch offer |
| Custom menu | Three drinks chosen around your group | +£30 |
| Signature cocktail | A drink designed and named for your group | +£60 |
| A fourth cocktail | One more round for everyone | +£8 pp |
| Party bartender | I run the bar at your party for 3 hours, set-up included. You buy the drinks from my list | from £180 |
Launch offer: £35 per person instead of £40 for the first three masterclass bookings, booked by 31 October 2026 for any date up to 31 December 2026. Usual minimum of 8 guests. Just mention “launch offer” when you enquire.
Free travel within Windermere and Bowness; Ambleside and Staveley add £20. A 30% deposit secures your date, with the balance due 7 days before. Please book at least 8 days ahead. Guests supply all alcohol: see what that costs.
Ten years behind the bar, and a MONTZI cocktail competition semi-finalist this year.
Good to know
Do you bring the alcohol?
No, and that's deliberate. You buy the spirits from my list (Bargain Booze in Bowness stocks the lot), so you choose your brands, pay shop prices and keep whatever's left. I bring the shakers and tools, mixers, syrups, fresh garnish and ice.
Do we need glasses?
For now, your holiday home's glasses do the job. When you book I'll check what the house has and let you know if anything else would help.
How much space do you need?
A kitchen island or a dining table everyone can stand around, with a sink nearby. I set up and clear down.
Who can take part?
Groups of 8 to 12, all 18 or over. Not drinking? Tell me when you book and I'll make sure you still get three proper drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
At least 8 days, so I can lock in the date and send your shopping list a week before.
How does payment work?
A 30% deposit secures your date and the balance is due 7 days before.
Where do you travel to?
Free within Windermere and Bowness; Ambleside and Staveley add £20. Staying further out? Ask.
Allergies?
Tell me when you book. I'll check every syrup, juice and garnish against your group and adjust the menu.
Check a date
Tell me a little about your group and I'll reply within a day. Give me a couple of dates if you can.