[alltime]

Planning a birthday party 80 guests (+ or -) Caterer will be serving wine & beer. I would like a walk up bar to serve mixed drinks. Party to be in August.

[retiredguy123]

I know you didn't mention it, but I don't think you can charge money for the drinks.

[Marathon Man]

I know that the caterers have supplied the bartender at parties that I have been involved with. I guess that I am a little surprised that they would be supplying the alcohol and not the server that the rec center requires.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I know that the caterers have supplied the bartender at parties that I have been involved with. I guess that I am a little surprised that they would be supplying the alcohol and not the server that the rec center requires.

The rec centers require a specific server? I have never seen that happen. Who would that be? At most rec center events, people bring their own alcohol. I attended one event where they put cups of wine on a table and people could serve themselves.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by alltime

Planning a birthday party 80 guests (+ or -) Caterer will be serving wine & beer. I would like a walk up bar to serve mixed drinks. Party to be in August.

There's no licensing for bartenders in Florida.

Some places require that you complete a licensing certificate course as a condition of employment, but the license itself isn't a thing in this state.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There's no licensing for bartenders in Florida.

Some places require that you complete a licensing certificate course as a condition of employment, but the license itself isn't a thing in this state.

Florida does have a lot of licenses and also believe that there is no such thing as a licensed bartender. Licensed or not they do need to make sure that person(s) do not get too drunk as Dram Shop Laws might apply

[Topspinmo]

IMO alcohol shouldn’t be allowed in rec centers. Enough drunks on street as it is. But, not worry I won’t be taking over. too bad I could fix all the problems in about 6 months.

[villagetinker]

IMHO, I would double check on your plans, I have never seen the type arrangement you are planning at a rec center, BYBO yes, booze on tap never.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

too bad I could fix all the problems in about 6 months.

LOL, would love to see that fix it all list…you should make that a separate post sometime.

[frayedends]

Hmm no idea on a bartender. But I was told alcohol wasn’t generally allowed in the rec center unless you follow their rules (I couldn’t find the rules). When we went to an event the booze had to be hidden in people’s water bottles. Same as they do in the squares. I’m curious what the actual rules are.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Hmm no idea on a bartender. But I was told alcohol wasn’t generally allowed in the rec center unless you follow their rules (I couldn’t find the rules). When we went to an event the booze had to be hidden in people’s water bottles. Same as they do in the squares. I’m curious what the actual rules are.

Go to this website and click on "facility guidelines":

The Villages Community Development Districts Recreation Facility Rental

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Hmm no idea on a bartender. But I was told alcohol wasn’t generally allowed in the rec center unless you follow their rules (I couldn’t find the rules). When we went to an event the booze had to be hidden in people’s water bottles. Same as they do in the squares. I’m curious what the actual rules are.

I've been to many events at our regional rec center where alcohol was consumed (BYOB)... Nothing needed to be hidden...

[Stu from NYC]

They are all byob and lots of wine bottles or even beer . No idea about hard liquor

[LadyDiva]

when you book the room at the rec center they will tell you the names of company that will bartend for you. We had a large party and did exactly that at Everglades, it was perfect!

[Berwin]

Licenses? We don't need no stinkin' licenses!