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How the Experience Works

Your buff butler host manages the entire session. Here’s what a typical 2-hour class looks like:

First 15 minutes — Setup and welcome

Your host arrives early, builds the mobile bar on a table or counter you provide, and lays out all spirits, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and tools. Guests don’t need to do anything except show up.

Next 20 minutes — Technique demonstration

Before anyone picks up a shaker, your host walks the group through core mixology skills: how to measure with a jigger, the difference between shaking and stirring, how to layer flavours, and how to use a Hawthorne strainer without making a mess. This is the part that turns the session from “just drinking” into something guests actually learn from.

Next 60 minutes — Guided cocktail making (3 drinks per person)

Each guest makes their own cocktails from scratch, step-by-step, with hands-on guidance. The standard menu includes crowd favourites — Mojitos, Espresso Martinis, and Pornstar Martinis — but your host can adjust the lineup based on group preferences, seasonal ingredients, or dietary needs.

Between rounds, your host runs party games and light competitions (best shake technique, blind taste tests) to keep the energy moving.

Final 15 minutes — Tasting, photos, and pack-down

Guests enjoy their final cocktails while the host packs away all equipment. The space is left tidy — no sticky surfaces, no washing up.

Insider tip from our hosts: The biggest mistake groups make is choosing a cramped space. You don’t need a big room, but make sure everyone can stand comfortably around the bar area with enough elbow room to shake. A dining table with 1–2 metres of clearance on each side works perfectly for groups of 8–15.

What’s Included vs. What You Provide

Everything in the package:

• Professional buff butler host (trained, insured, DBS-checked)
• Premium spirits, liqueurs, mixers, and fresh ingredients (lime, mint, coffee, passion fruit — depending on cocktail menu)
• Full equipment kit: Boston shakers, Hawthorne strainers, jiggers, muddlers, bar spoons, pourers
• Glassware for every cocktail (martini glasses, highballs, coupes)
• Ice, garnishes, napkins, and a full mobile bar setup

What you need to provide:

• A flat table or kitchen counter (at least 1.5m long) for the bar setup
• Enough standing room for your group around the bar area
• Access to a tap for water (your host will handle the rest)

No specialist venue, fixed bar, or catering kitchen is required. The experience works in any private space with a table and a tap.

Who Books This — and Why

Hen Party Cocktail Making Class in Borehamwood

Hen parties account for roughly 60% of our bookings. The format — guided cocktail-making, cheeky buff butler hosting, and group games — is designed for exactly this kind of celebration. It’s social, it’s hands-on, and it doesn’t require the group to travel to a bar or venue.

Many hen groups pair their cocktail class with a Hen Party Life Drawing experience in Borehamwood, creating a full 3–4 hour afternoon or evening of hosted entertainment at a single location.

What hen groups tell us they like most: no one has to organise anything on the day, everyone is involved (not just watching), and the buff butler element adds a memorable talking point that sets it apart from a standard cocktail bar.

Birthday Celebrations

Birthday bookings range from intimate 21st celebrations (6–8 guests) to milestone parties with 25+. Your host adjusts the pacing and cocktail selection to match — a smaller group might spend more time on technique and try more ambitious recipes, while a larger party leans into the social energy and games.

Corporate Team Events and Private Groups

We regularly host team socials, client entertainment evenings, and department celebrations. A structured 2-hour cocktail class gives groups something to do together that isn’t “just drinks at a pub” — there’s a shared activity, a bit of competition, and a clear format that keeps things moving without feeling forced.

For corporate bookings, we can provide branded cocktail menus, adjusted timings, and VAT invoicing on request.

Venue and Space Requirements

This experience is designed to work in most private spaces. We regularly host classes in:

• Private homes (living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, gardens)
• Airbnbs, holiday lets, and serviced apartments
• Party houses and rented group accommodation
• Village halls, community spaces, and private function rooms

What makes a good venue: A table for the bar, standing room around it, and access to water. That’s it. No fixed bar, catering kitchen, or specialist equipment is needed.

Rented accommodation: If you’re booking an Airbnb or holiday let, we recommend checking with the host or property manager that cocktail-making activities are permitted. Most are fine with it — especially once they know we handle all setup, cleanup, and insurance — but it’s worth confirming in advance.

Outdoor setups: Weather permitting, garden and patio setups work brilliantly in summer. Your host can set up under a gazebo or covered area if available.

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