Beverage Service FAQs
Do you provide alcoholic beverages and bartenders? Can you accommodate specialty cocktails?
All beverage services must be provided by Bayou Landing staff and Licensed Bartenders in accordance with the State of Louisiana. All bar staff will be scheduled accordingly by Bayou Landing Management. Specialty Bars are available for your review on our bar menu. Specialty cocktails are available upon request.
What brands of alcohol will be served?
From house to top-shelf; beer, wine, liquor, and specialty bars and drinks available. Please see our Bar Menu for a detailed explanation of these options.
How do you charge for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages? Per consumption or per person? Which is more cost-effective?
We can accommodate host (consumption), open (unlimited) and cash bar services. We will work with you to determine the most cost effective option based on the needs of your event. Sales minimums apply for any bar service provided by Bayou Landing. Please see our bar contract for details.
Is the champagne toast after the ceremony included in your meal packages or is it extra?
Champagne service will be an additional charge and can be scheduled for your event, should you desire this option.
Will your staff serve the wine with dinner?
Bars are open during times allotted by you for your event. Wine stewards may be provided for tableside service at an additional charge.
How long will alcohol be served?
Bars are open for 3 hours unless otherwise scheduled.
How much time do you require for setting up and breaking down my event, and are there extra fees for this?
For Host and Open Bars, the set-up and break-down fees for Bars are subject to $100 Set-up charge to stock additional bars (not including first bar). Set up and breakdown fees included in bartender fees.
If my event runs longer than contracted, what are your overtime fees?
Additional Bar services hours are found in Contract and on Bar Menu.
What is the last date by which I can give you a final guaranteed guest count?
Up to 14 days prior to scheduled event.
How much of a deposit is required to hold my date? When is the final payment due?
No deposit required. Payments for bar packages or bar service fees due 14 days prior scheduled event. Consumption bar total will be billed within 5 business days after event with payment required within 14 business days after scheduled event.
Are there any fees that won’t be included in the proposal that we should be aware of?
No. All charges will be presented on initial estimate and will be billed accordingly.
FEES:
Tip jars are only allowed on the bar for events requesting a cash bar service.
BAYOU LANDING maintains high regard of our guests; therefore, tip jars for Open or Host Bars are not allowed. Tips may be received but must be removed from sight immediately.
Bartender charge: Open/Host: First bartender included in quote ($750 sales minimum applies), additional bartenders $150/3 hours per bartender, $25 each additional hour/per bartender.
Cash: $100/3 hours per bartender, $20 each additional hour/per bartender.
Wine Stewards & Cocktail Servers: $50 first hr., $20 addl. hr.,
Cashiers: $50 for two hours, $20 each addl. hr.
Service Charge: BAYOU LANDING charges the higher of either 15% of bar sales, or $150 for 1 bartender ($100 each additional bartender) to the total invoice.
$500 Minimum Bar Sales Guarantee, Applicable to Open, Host, and Cash Bars
Sales tax of 10.99% is added to all invoiced food and beverage charges in accordance with Louisiana State law.
Once we book with you, how quickly can we expect a contract? And if we make changes to menu choices or other items, will you update us with a revised estimate and contract?
Contract and menu will be emailed to you upon our knowledge of Bayou Landing Bar service. Any time changes are made, you will receive an updated invoice. Changes may be made to bar menu up to 14 days prior to scheduled event.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
If notified within 7 days of bar cancellation Renter will not be penalized, If less than 7 days, Renter may be subject to $250 charge .
Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne, and is there a corkage fee if I do? Can I bring in other alcohol?
ALL Bar service must be provided by Bayou Landing, as required by the STATE of Louisiana. Bar packages available (See BAR Caterings). No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed, or will be confiscated. Must have two off-duty officers present (see price schedule).
All beverage services must be provided by Bayou Landing staff and Licensed Bartenders in accordance with the State of Louisiana. All bar staff will be scheduled accordingly by Bayou Landing Management. Specialty Bars are available for your review on our bar menu. Specialty cocktails are available upon request.
What brands of alcohol will be served?
From house to top-shelf; beer, wine, liquor, and specialty bars and drinks available. Please see our Bar Menu for a detailed explanation of these options.
How do you charge for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages? Per consumption or per person? Which is more cost-effective?
We can accommodate host (consumption), open (unlimited) and cash bar services. We will work with you to determine the most cost effective option based on the needs of your event. Sales minimums apply for any bar service provided by Bayou Landing. Please see our bar contract for details.
Is the champagne toast after the ceremony included in your meal packages or is it extra?
Champagne service will be an additional charge and can be scheduled for your event, should you desire this option.
Will your staff serve the wine with dinner?
Bars are open during times allotted by you for your event. Wine stewards may be provided for tableside service at an additional charge.
How long will alcohol be served?
Bars are open for 3 hours unless otherwise scheduled.
How much time do you require for setting up and breaking down my event, and are there extra fees for this?
For Host and Open Bars, the set-up and break-down fees for Bars are subject to $100 Set-up charge to stock additional bars (not including first bar). Set up and breakdown fees included in bartender fees.
If my event runs longer than contracted, what are your overtime fees?
Additional Bar services hours are found in Contract and on Bar Menu.
What is the last date by which I can give you a final guaranteed guest count?
Up to 14 days prior to scheduled event.
How much of a deposit is required to hold my date? When is the final payment due?
No deposit required. Payments for bar packages or bar service fees due 14 days prior scheduled event. Consumption bar total will be billed within 5 business days after event with payment required within 14 business days after scheduled event.
Are there any fees that won’t be included in the proposal that we should be aware of?
No. All charges will be presented on initial estimate and will be billed accordingly.
FEES:
Tip jars are only allowed on the bar for events requesting a cash bar service.
BAYOU LANDING maintains high regard of our guests; therefore, tip jars for Open or Host Bars are not allowed. Tips may be received but must be removed from sight immediately.
Bartender charge: Open/Host: First bartender included in quote ($750 sales minimum applies), additional bartenders $150/3 hours per bartender, $25 each additional hour/per bartender.
Cash: $100/3 hours per bartender, $20 each additional hour/per bartender.
Wine Stewards & Cocktail Servers: $50 first hr., $20 addl. hr.,
Cashiers: $50 for two hours, $20 each addl. hr.
Service Charge: BAYOU LANDING charges the higher of either 15% of bar sales, or $150 for 1 bartender ($100 each additional bartender) to the total invoice.
$500 Minimum Bar Sales Guarantee, Applicable to Open, Host, and Cash Bars
Sales tax of 10.99% is added to all invoiced food and beverage charges in accordance with Louisiana State law.
Once we book with you, how quickly can we expect a contract? And if we make changes to menu choices or other items, will you update us with a revised estimate and contract?
Contract and menu will be emailed to you upon our knowledge of Bayou Landing Bar service. Any time changes are made, you will receive an updated invoice. Changes may be made to bar menu up to 14 days prior to scheduled event.
What is your refund or cancellation policy?
If notified within 7 days of bar cancellation Renter will not be penalized, If less than 7 days, Renter may be subject to $250 charge .
Can I bring my own wine, beer or champagne, and is there a corkage fee if I do? Can I bring in other alcohol?
ALL Bar service must be provided by Bayou Landing, as required by the STATE of Louisiana. Bar packages available (See BAR Caterings). No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed, or will be confiscated. Must have two off-duty officers present (see price schedule).