complimentary planning guide
BYO Drinks Calculator.
How much to buy for any event, any size.
Champagne, wine & beer
Beer: 330–375ml bottles/cans (substitute RTDs at the same ratio). Wine split approx. 60% white/rosé, 40% red. Non-alcoholic: allow roughly 2–4 × 1.25L soft drink per 10 guests, plus sparkling water.
Cocktail hour — spirits & mixers
All shakers, jiggers, strainers, glassware and bar equipment included in your package.
Budget estimator
Estimates based on approx. Dan Murphy’s pricing, always add a 10–15% buffer. Prices vary by region, season and availability. Traditional venue bar mark-ups typically run 200–300% above bottle shop price — this is what BYO saves you.
Quick planning tips
- Always add a 10–15% buffer to every quantity.
- Hot weather or summer events: increase beer and water by around 20%.
- Weddings with an older guest list: skew toward wine over beer.
- Hens nights and birthdays: more sparkling and cocktails.
- We provide an exact personalised list for your event when you book.
We’ll build your exact list when you book.
These numbers are a planning estimate. Every booking gets a personalised BYO shopping list tailored to your guest count, event length and crowd.
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