How much alcohol do I need for a 15 guest corporate event?

For a 15-guest corporate event, you need 5 bottles of wine, 1 cases of beer, 2 bottles of champagne, 1 bottles of spirits, about 44 total servings (2.9 drinks per person) with a 15% buffer included.

What is the drink breakdown for a corporate event bar?

A balanced bar for a corporate event typically includes: Wine (45%), Beer (25%), Champagne (14%), Spirits (16%). These proportions are adjusted based on event type. Corporate events tend to favor wine.

Corporate Event Alcohol Calculator: 15 Guests

Your Complete Bar 15 guests · 3 hours

Wine	5bottles	20 servings

Beer	1cases	11 servings
For a proper beer selection, that is at least one case each of a light lager and an ale or IPA.
Champagne	2bottles	6 servings

Spirits	1bottles	7 servings
For a proper spirits selection, that is at least one bottle each of vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, and tequila.
Batching cocktails ahead of time keeps the bar moving: Freezer Batch Cocktails has make-ahead recipes that go straight from the freezer to the glass.

44 servings, about 2.9 drinks per person

15% buffer included on each category.

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What to put in the cart

5bottles Wine

1cases Beer

2bottles Champagne

1bottles Spirits

Things to have on hand

Wine Glasses, Plastic

Two per drinker covers a refill without a trip to the sink.

Wine Opener

A backup means one stuck cork does not stall the bar.

Rolling Beverage Cooler

Wheels it where the crowd is instead of the crowd finding it.

Champagne Flutes, Plastic

One per guest for the toast, no washing up after.

Cocktail Shaker Set

Everything needed to mix drinks to order, not just pour them.

Bartender Kit

Jigger, muddler, and strainer in one set covers most cocktails.

Ice Bucket

Keeps a bottle at the ready without a trip back to the cooler.

Party Cups

The default cup for beer, soda, and everything in between.

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Wine 5 bottles Beer 1 cases Champagne 2 bottles Spirits 1 bottles

Planning notes

Planning notes for a corporate event

Most corporate guests self-limit to 2 drinks max - don't over-order.
Wine outsells beer 3:1 at corporate events - flip your usual ratio.
Many corporate guests leave within the first ninety minutes, and the early stretch is the busiest.

Focus on quality over quantity for corporate events. Stock premium wines and craft options rather than bulk quantities. Have elegant non-alcoholic options visible - many professionals choose not to drink at work functions. A sophisticated sparkling water with citrus is always appreciated.