Buff Boyz · Doncaster and South Yorkshire
Mobile Cocktail Making Class in Doncaster
The class comes to your Doncaster venue, so once the group is at the accommodation, there is no second journey to an activity elsewhere.
Your host brings the spirits, liqueurs, mixers, ingredients, glassware, ice and equipment needed for your three chosen drinks. Over two hours, each guest builds three cocktails, with games between rounds.
Choose a fully clothed mixologist for £38 per person or a buff butler host for £45 per person. The class is identical either way and the minimum booking is ten guests.
At a glance
Doncaster cocktail class at a glance
| Detail | What applies |
|---|---|
| Price per head | Mixologist £38; buff butler £45 |
| Smallest booking | Ten guests |
| Duration | Two hours, with setup before the booked start |
| Drinks made | Three each, chosen by the group from a list of ten |
| Your host brings | Spirits, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware and equipment for the three drinks |
| You provide | A work surface, nearby sink, standing room and venue permission |
| Age rule | Everyone in the property must be 18 or older |
| Deposit | £20, credited against the total |
| Travel | Calculated from the full event address and listed separately |
| Coverage | Doncaster and surrounding areas, plus Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley |
How the two hours run
Setup happens before the booked start and sits outside your two hours, so the clock starts when the group does.
A first demonstration covers the equipment and explains why shaken and stirred drinks are built differently. Three hands-on mixing rounds follow, with your host working around the room rather than lecturing from one position.
Games fill the gaps while the next round is prepared. The pace follows the group: guests who want the games get them, while a quieter group can concentrate on making drinks and talking.
This is a practical class, not a show. Everyone takes part in making and drinking their own cocktails.
Two host styles, one class
Clothed mixologist — £38 per person
Your host wears standard mixologist clothing. This suits corporate bookings, mixed groups, family birthdays and anyone who wants the class without a cheeky theme.
Buff butler host — £45 per person
The drinks, techniques and two-hour format are the same. The difference is the standard buff butler outfit: a front-covering apron over bare skin, with a collar, cuffs and bow tie.
The apron stays on throughout. Full nudity is not part of the service, physical contact with the host is not permitted, and photography is subject to the host’s boundaries and venue rules.
The practical choice is whether the group wants a cocktail class, or a cocktail class with an additional ice-breaker.
Choose three
The cocktail menu
There are ten drinks on the list. Your group selects the same three for everyone before the booking, rather than making individual choices on the day.
Publishing the menu means the group can agree on the three drinks before requesting a quote, allowing the host to pack the correct ingredients.
Allergies and dietary requirements
Tell us at quote stage. We will explain what is in each drink and substitute where possible, but cannot promise an allergen-free environment because equipment is used across the menu. Flag severe allergies before booking.
Mocktails
Non-drinkers take part in the same three rounds with balanced alcohol-free versions. They pay a reduced price shown on the quote. Give us the number when enquiring so the host packs accordingly.
What arrives and what must be waiting
Your host brings
The host, boards, knives, jiggers, strainers, shakers, glassware, ice, garnishes, fresh ingredients, spirits, liqueurs and mixers required for three cocktails per guest.
You provide four essentials
- A solid work surface. A worktop, island, dining table or sturdy garden table can work.
- A sink nearby. Equipment is rinsed between every round.
- Standing room. One good surface usually works for ten to fifteen guests; larger groups should send dimensions or a photograph.
- Property permission. Required anywhere that is not your own home.
Travel, food, drinks beyond the three per guest and venue cleaning beyond packing away the supplied class equipment sit outside the listed price.
Clear pricing
What it costs
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ten-guest minimum | £380 with a mixologist or £450 with a buff butler |
| Travel | Worked out from the event address |
| Deposit | £20, credited against the total |
The instant quote is a price, not a reservation. The date is held only after availability is checked and a host is confirmed, which happens before payment.
There is no published maximum. Layout, group size and available surface determine whether a second host is needed, and that is priced case by case. If numbers fall below ten after booking, the invoice remains at the ten-person minimum.
Booking and payment
A fixed £20 deposit confirms the booking and comes off the total. The balance falls due by the deadline in your confirmation.
Buff Boyz carries public liability insurance, and paperwork can be sent to any venue that wants to see it.
Allow a few weeks for Saturdays and longer between June and New Year. Short-notice enquiries remain worthwhile because availability changes daily.
Local planning
Why Doncaster works well for this experience
Doncaster became a city in 2022, but for mobile bookings the important point is that Doncaster covers much more ground than the centre suggests.
The area includes Thorne, Askern, Mexborough, Conisbrough, Armthorpe, Rossington, Bawtry and Tickhill. The wider DN postcode area stretches beyond the city, so the complete event address—not just the postcode prefix—determines travel.
When guests are coming from different parts of the borough, bringing the activity to one private venue avoids moving the whole group elsewhere.
A house in Bawtry and a flat in the centre are both Doncaster but create different journeys. Suitability also depends on the individual property: work surface, sink, standing space and permission matter more than the postcode.
The St Leger Festival is a major September fixture. For dates near it or another race meeting, check accommodation early and confirm the venue address before asking for a final travel price.
For the rest of the weekend, Visit Doncaster is City of Doncaster Council’s visitor site.
Areas we cover in South Yorkshire
We also quote for surrounding towns. Availability and travel are confirmed from the event address:
How this compares with other Doncaster services
| Service | What it is | From | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocktail class | You make three drinks each across two hours | £38 per person | Ten guests |
| Buff butler | Hosting, drinks service and games; you supply the drinks | £170 per group | None |
| Life drawing | 45 minutes drawing a nude model, then 45 minutes of butler service | £260 per group | Six guests |
| Male stripper | A 15–20 minute performance including a nude element | £160 per performer | — |
Because buff butler hire is charged to the group rather than per person, it works below the cocktail minimum. Photography is not permitted during the nude part of life drawing or a stripper booking.
A cocktail class in the afternoon and a butler in the evening can form one itinerary, although there is no requirement to book more than one service.
Why book with Buff Boyz?
- Everything required for three cocktails each arrives with the host.
- The menu is published so the group can decide before the event.
- Two host styles at clear rates—the clothed option saves £7 per guest.
- Refund bands are published before a deposit is requested.
- Public liability cover applies to both host styles.
- Ratings can be checked on Trustpilot and Feefo.
How to book
- Request a quote. Send the date, address, group size, host style and mocktail numbers.
- We check availability. The quote itself does not hold the date.
- Pay the £20 deposit. It is credited against the total.
- Choose three cocktails. Tell us about allergies at the same time.
- Check the venue. Required when it is not your own home.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is alcohol included, or do we buy it?
It is included. Spirits, liqueurs, mixers, garnishes, ice and glassware needed for the three selected drinks are supplied.
How many guests do we need?
Ten. There is no published ceiling because the surface area and layout determine what works.
Do we need a kitchen?
Not necessarily. You need a solid surface and a nearby sink. A dining table with a suitable sink nearby can work; a hotel room with only a kettle and minibar cannot.
Can non-drinkers take part?
Yes. They follow the same rounds using alcohol-free versions and pay a reduced price shown on the quote.
What does the buff butler host wear?
A front-covering apron over bare skin with collar, cuffs and bow tie. The apron stays on. The £38 clothed mixologist teaches the same class.
Is there an age rule?
Yes. Everyone present in the property must be at least 18, not only the people taking part.
Does the venue need to know?
Yes, anywhere that is not your own home. Holiday lets, serviced apartments and hotels commonly set rules about outside hosts and supplied alcohol.
What if we need to cancel?
The refund bands are published below. The full Terms and Conditions govern the booking.
More general questions are answered on the Buff Boyz FAQ page.
About Buff Boyz
Buff Boyz sends mobile hosts to private celebrations and group events across the UK; the event address is supplied by the customer.
Cocktail classes are one of four services. The others are male stripper bookings, hen party life drawing and buff butler hire, all available across Doncaster and South Yorkshire.
Call 0330 133 0297 or email info@buffboyz.co.uk. The registered address is Blake House, 18 Blake Street, York, YO1 8QH.
Read About Buff Boyz, or visit the Buff Boyz website. The Events Team maintains this page.
Cancellation and refund policy
This is a summary. The Terms and Conditions govern the booking and should be read before committing.
The £20 deposit secures the date, is deducted from the total and is not returned when the customer cancels.
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before | The balance in full; the £20 deposit is retained |
| 14–30 days before | 50% of the balance |
| Fewer than 14 days before | None of the balance |
A cancellation landing exactly on day 30 falls in the middle band.
If Buff Boyz cancels a confirmed booking, choose a substitute host, a rescheduled date or a full refund including the deposit.
Terms and Conditions
The terms cover confirmation, payment timing, moved and cancelled dates, age requirements, host boundaries and customer responsibilities, including venue permission.
Read the Buff Boyz Terms and Conditions before confirming the class.
Privacy and personal information
A quote or booking may include your name, contact details, event date, group size, address, allergies and dietary requirements. These details are used to prepare the quote, check availability and organise the correct class.
The Buff Boyz Privacy Policy explains what is collected, why and how long it is kept.
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