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Beverages on Consumption vs. Open Bar

  We’ve discussed different beverage options for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, but the next question is always should I do an open bar or beverages on consumption? Providing your own alcohol is usually the most cost-effective option, but is not always permitted. In this article, we assume it is not an option. The open bar or beverages on …

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Beverage Options for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

There are two ways that caterers or venues with onsite beverage service can do bar service–either a package or on consumption. Then there are a few insider secrets to ask about — specialty cocktails or partial beverages on consumption. Beverage Package/Open Bar A beverage package or an open bar is a fixed cost per adult for the duration of the …

Food and Beverage Minimum for Bar Mitzvahs

I recently spoke with a mom who was so pleased with herself for negotiating down her hotel’s food and beverage minimum. I didn’t want to burst her bubble, but I was concerned she didn’t really understand what she had negotiated. Sadly, I was right. I want to help you avoid making the same mistake! So what is a food and …