Residential
When Service Matters
At Brightstar Luxury, we’re acutely aware that our corporate and event clients come with their own set of distinctive, evolving requirements. Our philosophy extends far beyond merely filling staffing requests; we forge enduring partnerships by gaining the trust and confidence of our clients through consistently superior service.
Services
From setup to service, breakdown and cleanup —
the Star Team does it all!
- Greeters / Host
- Servers
- Bartenders
- Buffet Attendants
Lean back and unwind, and allow Brightstar Luxury to manage every detail with finesse.
PARTY TIPS
Need to know what bar supplies to buy, how to staff your party, or what the correct place setting is for a formal meal? Here are some guidelines you will find helpful for your next home party.
Bar Supplies
Bar Supply List for 100 Guests
These lists are to be used as a guideline. If you are familiar with your guests preferences, you may need to add or delete items from this list.
*Be sure there is a waterproof trash can near the bar.
A cardboard box lined with two plastic bags works well for this purpose.
Hard Liquor List (1 liter size) for 100 Guests
| 2 vodka | Optional Hard Liquor | |
| 2 gin | 1 Cognác | |
| 2 scotch | 1 brandy | |
| 1 bourbon whiskey | 1 Kahlua | |
| 1 rye whiskey | 1 Baileys | |
| 1 tequila | 1 Amaretto | |
| 1 light rum | 1 Grand Marnier | |
| 1 triple sec | 1 apple Liqueur |
Wine & Beer List for 100 Guests
Wine & Beer
4-6 bottles white wine
1 bottle rose
4-6 bottles red wine
1 case regular beer
1 case lite beer
Soda & Mixer List for 100 Guests
| Sodas* | Mixers | |
| 1 case Coca Cola or Pepsi | 1 small bottle grenadine | |
| 1 case Coca Cola or Pepsi | 1 bottle Sweet & Sour mix(more if you plan on serving margaritas) | |
| 1 case 7up or Sprite | 1 bottle triple sec | |
| One-half case Diet 7up or Sprite | 1 bottle bloody mary mix | |
| 8 1-liter bottles tonic | 1 small bottle dry vermouth | |
| 6 1-liter bottles club soda | 1 small bottle sweet (red) vermouth | |
| 3 2-liter bottles ginger ale | 2 quarts orange juice | |
| 1 case sparkling mineral water | 1 quart grapefruit juice | |
| 2 quarts cranberry juice | ||
| 4 pitchers of water | ||
| 1 small bottle Rose’s Lime |
*Note: 10 ounce bottles or 12 ounce cans are preferable.
Plastic one or two liter containers go flat very quickly after being opened.
Garnishes & Ice List for 100 Guests
| 12 limes | ICE:
For 100 guests, you will need approximately 150 pounds. You will need more if you plan to chill your beer and wine on ice or if you will be serving blended drinks such as daiquiris or margaritas. During warm months, increase ice by 25%. |
| 12 lemons | |
| 1 jar maraschino cheeries | |
| 1 jar olives | |
| 1 jar onions | |
| 300 cocktail napkins | |
| 300 ten ounce tumblers | |
| 100 stir sticks or straws |
Bartending Staffing
1 Bartender per 75 guests for a beer/wine bar
1 Bartender per 50 guests for a full bar
Staffing Guidelines
These staffing suggestions are meant to serve as a general guideline.
Formal Sit Down Dinner
(10 – 12 guests per table)
Budget – 2 servers per 3 tables
Standard – 1 server per table
Superior – 1 server per table & 1 back server/runner per 2 tables
1 Floor Captain for every 5 tables
Buffet Service
(8 foot buffet with 2 – 3 served items)
1 Server per served item
1 Runner per buffet
1 Server per 25 guests for china dishware
1 Server per 50 guests for disposable dishware
1 Floor Captain for every 100 guests
Tray-passed Appetizers
1 Server per 25 guests
1 Busser per 25 guests
Beverage Service*
1 bartender per 75 guests
Superior – 1 bartender & 1 barback per 75 guests