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Beverage Program

At Vanderbilt Catering & Events, we blend premium cuisine with expert event coordination and design to deliver a seamless, unforgettable experience. With the introduction of our newly launched Beverage Program, we now offer a complete and comprehensive event solution.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering for 10 or a signature celebration for 10,000, we promise a tailored experience that meets your unique needs. We collaborate closely with our clients to ensure every detail is thoughtfully executed, creating a stress-free event from start to finish.

The Bar Experience

Our Beverage Program offers personalized options designed to complement your unique event. Our expert team will curate the perfect selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails based on the season, your menu, and guest preferences.

Wine and beer are sold by the bottle, based on consumption, eliminating the stress of over-purchasing and post-event storage.

Choose from our Full Bar Packages, available in standard or premium, to provide a welcoming open bar experience that guests will love

 

 

Wine

With a hand selected offering of wine & beer, we will curate a custom selection to pair with your event.

House Wine $17/bottle

Premium Wine $30/bottle

Custom wine selection $30+/bottle (upon request)

Non-alcoholic wine available upon request

 

 

Beer, etc.

Beer $4/ ea

Hard Cider $4/ ea

Seltzer $4/ ea

Non-alcoholic beer available upon request.

 

 

Full Bar

Standard

$8 | person for up to 2 hours + $5 | person for each additional hour

Spirits: Titos Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Arette Blanco Tequila, Jack Daniels Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye, Woodford Bourbon, Campari, Vermouth, Triple Sec

Premium

$15 | person for up to 2 hours + $8 | person for each additional hour

Spirits: Grey Goose Vodka, Aviation Gin, Tequila Ocho Plata, Diplomatico Planas Rum, Happenstance Bourbon, OH Ingram Whiskey, Nelson’s Green Brier Rye, Johnnie Walker Black, Campari, Vermouth, Cointreau

Cocktails

Classic Cocktails

included with all full bar packages

Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Gin & Tonic, Martini, Mules, Tom Collins, Negroni, Jack & Ginger, Dark & Stormy, Screwdriver, Bloody Mary, Housemade Margarita

Premium Cocktails

+ $7 | person per cocktail

Whiskey Sour, Espresso Martini, Paloma, Paper Plane, Greyhound, French 75, Irish Coffee, Mojito, Sidecar, Sazerac, Mint Julep, Aperol Spritz & Seasonal Cocktail

Mocktails

Margarita, Paloma, Gin & Tonic, Amalfi Spritz, Dark & Stormy

 

Not sure a Full Bar is right for your event? We offer the option to add-on signature cocktails to wine & beer bars as well.

  • Classic Cocktail +$5 | person
  • Premium Cocktail +$7 | person

 

 

The fine print: All pricing includes applicable state & local taxes. Pricing does not include glassware or staffing. Billing will be finalized within 48 hours of the event. The final bill will be adjusted to reflect only the wine & beer consumed. Product selections are subject to change due to seasonal availability.

Alcohol is only permitted for guests 21+, for events with undergraduate students we will follow the policy for alcohol service found on the Vanderbilt University Student Affairs website.