How does alcohol work for a dry hire mobile bar?

D and V Platinum Mobile Bar is a dry hire mobile bar service, meaning the client is responsible for purchasing and providing all alcohol for their event in accordance with New Mexico laws. Since every event and guest count is different, we encourage clients to plan alcohol quantities based on their guests’ preferences and consumption habits. We are happy to provide a recommended drink calculator and general guidance.

 

Are you insured?

Yes. Our bartenders are certified and licensed, and D and V Platinum Mobile Bar carries both General Liability and Liquor Liability insurance for our services. We are happy to provide insurance documentation to your venue upon request.

 

Please note that some venues may have additional restrictions, requirements, or permits needed for alcohol service. We recommend confirming all venue-specific requirements before your event.

 

Do You Require a Deposit?

Yes. A 25% non-refundable retainer is required at the time of booking to officially reserve your event date.

Payment Schedule:

• Events booked 6 months or more in advance:

  • 25% non-refundable retainer due at booking

  • 25% due 90 days before the event

  • Remaining 50% due 30 days before the event

• Events booked 3-6 months in advance:

  • 25% non-refundable retainer due at booking

  • 25% due 60 days before the event

  • Remaining 50% due 30 days before the event

• Events booked 1-3 months in advance:

  • 25% non-refundable retainer due at booking

  • The remaining balance is due 30 days before the event

• Events booked less than 30 days before the event:

  • Full payment is due at the time of booking.

Your event date is not secured until the required retainer has been received and a signed service agreement is on file. All retainers are non-refundable and non-transferable. Because your date is reserved exclusively for your event, all retainers are non-refundable.

 

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise. However, because your event date is reserved exclusively for you, all retainers are non-refundable.

Cancellations made within 30 days of the scheduled event date are not eligible for a refund of any remaining balance paid.

If you need to make changes to your event date, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests based on availability.