Boomtown Bartenders

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Bar operations, crew logistics, and the no-nonsense event playbook for hosts who bring their own bar.

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What a Crew Leader Does for You (And Why a Large Event Needs One)
Bar Operations

What a Crew Leader Does for You (And Why a Large Event Needs One)

A crew leader is like having a problem-solver on standby for your event. They handle the logistics and timeline and step into any role, so your bartenders can stay focused on your guests.

We Bring Matching Ice Chests to Every Event So Your Bar Looks the Part
Bar Operations

We Bring Matching Ice Chests to Every Event So Your Bar Looks the Part

A cooler is just a cooler, right? Not when your guests are taking photos around the bar. Here is why we include matching ice chests in every Boomtown event, so your bar looks planned and you have one less thing to coordinate.

Why Your Boomtown Crew Shows Up Ready (And Why That Matters to You)
Bar Operations

Why Your Boomtown Crew Shows Up Ready (And Why That Matters to You)

You bring the alcohol. We bring a crew that actually wants to be there. Here is why how we treat our bartenders is the reason your event runs smoothly.

How Many Bartenders Do You Actually Need? A Staffing Guide by Guest Count
Bar Operations

How Many Bartenders Do You Actually Need? A Staffing Guide by Guest Count

Our baseline is about 1 bartender per 75 guests. But a craft cocktail menu, an outdoor Oklahoma summer event, or a packed arrival can change that math fast.

Who Actually Runs Your Bar: Meet Your Crew Leader
Bar Operations

Who Actually Runs Your Bar: Meet Your Crew Leader

A bartender makes drinks. A crew leader runs the whole bar so you don't have to. Here is what your crew leader actually does at your event.

What We Do When Something Goes Wrong at Your Bar
Bar Operations

What We Do When Something Goes Wrong at Your Bar

Spills, supply shortages, weather, a guest who has had one too many. Things happen at events. Here is how your Boomtown crew handles each one so your night keeps flowing.

How to Read a Bartending Quote So Nothing Surprises You
Bar Operations

How to Read a Bartending Quote So Nothing Surprises You

Not every bartending quote means the same thing, and some hide fees in the fine print. Here is how to read yours, spot the gaps, and compare companies fairly.

What Happens at Your Bar After the Last Drink
Bar Operations

What Happens at Your Bar After the Last Drink

Last call is not the end. It is the start of a 30 to 60 minute cleanup so your venue ends the night spotless. Here is what we do after your last guest gets their final drink.

What Happens at Your Bar Before Your First Guest Arrives
Bar Operations

What Happens at Your Bar Before Your First Guest Arrives

The 90 minutes before your first guest arrives decide whether the next four hours run smoothly. Here is exactly what we do to get your bar ready.

The Barback: The Person Behind a Bar That Never Slows Down
Bar Operations

The Barback: The Person Behind a Bar That Never Slows Down

Every great bartender has a great barback behind them. Here's what a barback actually does, and why adding one can keep your bar faster and cleaner all night.

How Your Bartending Crew Works With Your Other Vendors
Bar Operations

How Your Bartending Crew Works With Your Other Vendors

Your bartending crew is one piece of your event team. Here's how Boomtown coordinates with your caterer, DJ, planner, and venue, so you can relax and enjoy the day.

Book Boomtown and Scissortail Together for a Bar Everyone Can Enjoy
Bar Operations

Book Boomtown and Scissortail Together for a Bar Everyone Can Enjoy

Boomtown handles your bar. Scissortail handles everything else. Together you get a beverage program that takes care of all of your guests, not just the ones drinking cocktails.