Tsunami FAQ

Does Tsunami Bartenders provide the liquor ?

Tsunami Bartenders does not provide the liquor with the bartending services, but we can order it for you (additional charges will apply). Furthermore, we can help you decide what to buy and create a customized spirits list, and for your convenience, we can purchase those items for you and deliver it, on the date of your event. What is Personal Concierge Services? At an additional fee, we can help you obtain all the proper license and permits for your event. We can handle every aspect of your event from bartenders, planning and purchase of the liquor - not just the drinks. We can arrange for the rental of necessary equipment such as portable bars, bar tables, linens, glassware, coffee machines, tables etc.. Tsunami Bartenders will take the worry and hassle out of planning a fantastic party! Remember, we are licensed and insured. We can obtain 1-day permit from the Alcoholic Bureau Control Department of Washington.

What area does Tsunami Bartenders serve?

Tsunami Bartenders serves the greater Washington area which includes; Seattle, East Side, Snohmish Co., Kitsap Co, Olympia, Skagit Co. and South King Co. If location of event is more than 20 miles one way, customer will be charged a transportation fee of $1.50 per mile for gas. Other services my differ for milage, please email us regarding charges.

What's Tsunami Bartenders Hourly Rate?

Our bartenders will be available to you and your guests for the duration of your event and billed at an hourly rate based upon travel, set-up and break down time. Gratuity is not included in the hourly rate and is up to the client’s discretion. Call us or request an estimate on this system.

Four (4) Hours Minimum. All prices are subject to change without notice and are dependent on market fluctuations and personal availability.

Regular Hourly Rate Bartenders: $50.00. To have a supervisor run and supervise the bartenders it would be an additional $25.00 per hour.

The prices shown are effective for reservation made with 14 days in advance through our web site for any non holiday days.

Important Note: Rates will vary during the holidays, and rush hours. Example event is on any Friday at 5:00 PM

What are the Tsunami Bartenders holiday dates

Tsunami Bartenders holiday days are: New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31st, Christmas Eve Dec. 24th and Christmas Day Dec. 25th, Thanksgiving Nov. 28 and Independence Day July 4th Memorial Day Weekend (* Day may vary), Halloween week Oct. 24th thru Oct. 31st.

Discount Rates: Special discount rates for existing customers, government agencies, corporate, weddings, non profit organizations and fraternity parties. Call us for more information: 1 425 652 2750 if you want to have your event sponsored by Tsunami Bartenders

What type of payment does Tsunami Bartenders Accept

We accept payment by MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express. Tsunami Bartenders uses square to process payment.

To reserve Tsunami Bartenders services for the date of your event, we require a non-refundable deposit of the full event cost. We do not accept half down.

What Other Services Does Tsunami Bartenders Provide

We can handle every aspect of your event - not just the drinks. We can arrange for the rental of necessary equipment such portable bars, bar tables, linens, glassware, coffee machines, tables etc.. Tsunami Bartenders will take the worry and hassle out of planning a fantastic party!

How Many Bartenders Will I Need?

Usually our bartenders can handle 60-100 people per bartender. Example: If you have a party with a 60-100 guests, it's required that you have 1 bartender. If you have 100 to 150 guests, you will require 2 bartenders. 150 to 180 guests, you will require 3 bartenders. 180 to 250 guests you will require 4 bartenders. Anything over 250 please call.

Are your Bartenders Certified?

All bartenders from Tsunami Bartenders have attended and completed the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs, Alcohol Seller Course Mast 12 Certification.

Does Tsunami Bartenders Have Insurance?

If requested we can provide Insurance Certificate and bind the venue to our Insurance policy (additional charges will apply). Tsunami Bartenders has General Liability (2 Million), Liquor Liability with assault and battery (2 Million) Don't take chances at your next event. You may only be one mishap away from serious financial and legal consequences if you are not properly insured.

Your liability does not end when the event is completed. You can be held accountable for someone else's actions even after the event is over. A common misunderstanding is that general liability and homeowner policies will cover an alcohol-related claim.

The only type of insurance that will cover such a claim is liquor liability. Yes, we are insured but, your private event is not. However at an additional charge, we can get Special Event Coverage in less than 24 hours, which provides general liability, liquor liability, hired & non-owned automobile liability, rented equipment coverage and third-party property damage for over 100 types of events.

Is Tsunami Bartenders Reliable?

Yes we can provide references if needed.

I Wondered If The Bartenders Have Their Own Gear?

Yes, our bartenders usually bring the following items:

1 or 2 Tsunami Bartenders Shaker

1 Ice Scoop

1 Small Ice Bucket

1 Corkscrew

1 Bottle Opener

1 Can Opener

1 Long-Handle Spoon

1 Margarita Salt Tray

1 Jigger

1 Strainer

1 Paring Knife

1 Garbage Bucket

2 Towels

1 Cutting Board

1 Tip Jar

Extra pour nozzels for liquor bottles

How much to tip?

The information provided on this article, suggest what are generally considered to be adequate amounts to tip Bartenders and Server for services rendered. It should be kept in mind that tips are a way of expressing satisfaction. Larger tips should be left for those who provide extraordinarily good service; smaller tips or no tip at all should be left when service is poor. These are by no means a set of RULES. Use your own judgment when you think amounts should be adjusted. Again, these are just suggestions. Tipping customs change in different parts of the world and even in different parts of the US. In New York City, one is expected to tip for many services and even when services are not provided.

In Washington, we get the tip from you, even if you don't want to tip! "Just kidding." In some countries, tipping is not considered polite and we heartily recommend that when traveling far from home, whether domestically or internationally, you read a good guidebook to learn about this important issue.

Tsunami Bartenders Tip Scale:

$100.00 or more Your are a great, great tipper or you had too much to drink!

$50.00 or more You are a good Tipper, but you are not drunk yet!

$40.00 You are the regular Tipper! Keep up the good work.

$20.00 You are the average tipper, budget minded.

$10.00 We need $5.00 more for the pop corn.. Please.

$1.00 Great! Now we can eat from the dollar menu at Mac Donald's®

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What are your rates for bartenders?

$50 hr (first 4 hours)
(You will get 5% off the second bartender and 10% for a third Bartender).

What is the additional cost for insurance?

The additional cost for a insurance binder is $89.00 as long as there are only 1-2 companies to be binded to our insurance, if more companies are required to be added, an additional charge will apply. $40 per company.