Bartending·Consultancy·Events
Barethren provides personalised bartending experiences for all types of events, corporate functions, brand activations and hospitality businesses.
Good drinks are only one element…
What we do
Hire professional bartenders for private parties, weddings, corporate events and celebrations. We work with your existing bar setup or help build the experience from the ground up.
Per bartender, 4-hour minimum.
Practical beverage consulting for hospitality and beverage businesses, from menu development, pricing, contract negotiations and spirits programs to staff training and service standards.
Menu, pricing and training projects can be quoted as a fixed fee.
Knowledgeable and charismatic hosts for brand launches, tastings, promotional events and experiences with a focus on engaging service.
Per activation, up to 4 hours. Longer events quoted on request.
Marketing analysis and strategies for your business within the hospitality and beverage industry. This includes in-venue marketing strategies, online data analytics, SEO presence and brand identity consultation, advised by a graphic design education. Financial forecasting and revenue modelling help make your business sustainable.
Audits and strategy projects can be quoted as a fixed fee.
On-site food and drink photography, including editing for social media campaigns and product activations.
Includes editing for social media.
Urgent bar staffing solutions within 24 hours' notice. Includes dedicated staff allocation, foundational toolkits, and critical logistics setup.
Subject to availability. Please review our Terms & Conditions Contract before booking.
All prices are in NZD and exclude GST. Your final quote depends on guest numbers, venue and travel.
The Barethren approach
Barethren was created from a decade-plus in hospitality, bars and beverage culture. We combine hands-on service experience with deep spirits knowledge to create bars that feel considered without feeling precious or reserved.
From a bartender in need for an intimate gathering or shift work, to complete beverage plans and costings for a venue, every project starts with the same question:
What will make this experience memorable?
Accolades
Selected work
Private events
Tailored cocktail bars
Complete custom bar solutions built around your venue space. Includes menu design using boutique craft spirits, bespoke cocktail garnishes, professional bar tools, and complete service logistics management from arrival to pack-down.
Hospitality
Menus & beverage programs
Practical consultancy for restaurants, bars, and commercial venues. We build high-margin beverage programs, curate independent craft spirits selections, design workflows, and conduct intensive front-of-house staff service training.
Brand activations
Drinks people remember
High-engagement bar talent tailored for activations, product launches, and media tastings. We focus on transforming signature brand profiles into immersive custom drink experiences that leave a lasting impression on your guests.
The recipe book
Browse by spirit, ingredient or flavour, then open any drink for the full spec, method and garnish.
Not sure what to drink?
Choose one of the three. Every card is a real recipe from our cocktail database.
Questions
We generally recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance for standard events. However, if you are caught short, we offer a Last-Minute Call-Out service for staffing and bar solutions secured within 24 hours of notice, subject to staff availability.
We have an active Duty Managers Certificate and LCQ, and a full driver's licence. We do not provide access to Auckland Council special licences for your events if you wish for the alcohol to be sold.
We do not offer alcohol, it must be provided. For private events, clients usually supply the alcohol to save on the costs of special licensing, and we provide a tailored shopping list. For commercial activations, we can arrange full beverage procurement through our consultancy network.
Yes, Barethren is based in Auckland but we are fully available for travel across New Zealand by arrangement. Travel and logistics fees are calculated transparently based on your event location.
Yes, Barethren has public liability insurance with Bizcover.
Our bartenders come fully equipped with professional bar toolkits, including shakers, strainers, jiggers, pourers, and ice scoops. If you require mobile bar structures or glassware hire, we can scale those elements into your custom package.
Absolutely... otherwise we will be wearing business wear with branded aprons.
Want to connect?
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