Melbourne party & event hire

Cocktail Party Hire in Melbourne

Standing-room parties, properly kitted out.

Cocktail tables, bar stools, bar setups, festoon lighting, glassware. For 30-guest engagement drinks or 200-guest corporate mingles. Everything delivered, set up and packed down — no lifting on the day.

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Easy Peasy Group Established Melbourne operator
Cheltenham base All Melbourne metro + regional Vic
Delivery + setup + pack-down All included in the quote
Why cocktail parties are our sweet spot

Cocktail party hire for stand-up drinks, done properly.

Cocktail parties look simple but they live and die by the details — enough tables to lean on, a bar that flows, lighting that flatters. We've got the ratios down.

Cocktail tables sized to the crowd

Rough rule: one cocktail table per 6–8 guests. We'll spec the numbers based on your guest count and venue — enough that no one's stranded, not so many the floor feels crowded.

Real bar setups, not folding tables

Proper bar frontage with under-bench storage, glass racks, ice tubs, glassware. Works for BYO bartender or full self-serve arrangements.

Pop-up friendly

Cocktail parties often happen at short notice — engagement drinks, promotion parties, product launches. We frequently accommodate 5–10 day lead times for smaller cocktail setups.

Sample pricing

Cocktail party hire prices.

Every quote is tailored. These bands give you a feel for typical setups.

Setup
Guests
Typical inclusions
Price band
Small cocktail party
20–40
Cocktail leaners, bar stools, styled bar, festoon, glassware
$400 – $900
Standard cocktail party
40–80
4×8m marquee, cocktail furniture, styled bar, PA, festoon
$900 – $2,000
Big cocktail event
80–150
4×8m + 3×6m marquees, multiple bars, PA, festoon, uplighting
$2,000 – $4,500
Corporate cocktail launch
100+
Combined marquees or venue kit, staged bar, AV, styling
$4,500 – $10,000
What's typically included

What to hire for a cocktail party.

Marquees & Cover

Optional for outdoor cocktail events — always recommended in Melbourne.

Cocktail Furniture

The core of a cocktail setup. Sized for your guest count.

Styled Bars & Glassware

Real bars with under-bench storage, glass racks, ice tubs.

Lighting & Ambience

The single biggest cost-effective upgrade for cocktail events.

Popular picks

Popular items for a cocktail party.

A snapshot of what gets hired most for this kind of event. There's plenty more in the full catalogue — tell us what you're after and we'll come back with a tailored quote, bulk discounts included.

0.60m Stainless Steel Cocktail Bar Table

Sleek cocktail table with an adjustable base — modern, easy setup, small footprint.

White Wire Bar Stool

White geometric wire bar stool with a cushioned seat pad — modern, airy seating for cocktail and bar areas.

White Festoon Lighting

Warm white festoon string lights with globe bulbs — a classic soft glow for weddings, marquees and garden parties.

Single Wine Barrel Grazing Table

Wine barrel table with a round timber top — a rustic standing spot for drinks, nibbles or a small grazing board.

Brown Thonet Chair

Curved-back brown chair bringing timeless café-style character to your setup.

Brown Bentwood Bar Stool

Classic timber bentwood bar stool with a looped backrest and woven rattan seat — warm, rustic charm for weddings and cocktail settings.

Portable Flame Tube Heater

Pyramid-style patio heater with a glass flame tube — real-flame warmth and a striking glow for outdoor evening events. Gas bottle not included.

Bar Service Trolley (Food Station on Wheels)

Stainless steel service cabinet on castor wheels with lockable double doors and internal shelving — a mobile bar or food station you can roll into place.

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Where we deliver

Cocktail party hire across Melbourne & Geelong.

Every Melbourne metro region plus regional Victoria within roughly 100km of our Cheltenham depot. Click any region for the full suburb list.

Not seeing your suburb? We service all of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and Geelong — and we'll confirm delivery.

Your cocktail team

The team that will take care of your cocktail hire.

Real people, not a call centre. Easy Peasy Party Hire is part of the Easy Peasy Group — the same experienced, reliable crew behind Easy Peasy Removals. From your first enquiry to the last chair packed away, these are the people looking after your cocktail.

Markus, Managing Director at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Markus Managing Director Oversees every hire and holds the whole operation to the Easy Peasy standard.
Andrew, Customer Service Manager at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Andrew Customer Service Manager Turns your enquiry into a clear, tailored quote — and answers the questions you didn't know to ask.
Kayla, Customer Service Manager at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Kayla Customer Service Manager Keeps your booking on track and stays your point of contact right up to the day.
Mauricio, Event Coordinator at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Mauricio Event Coordinator Runs delivery and set-up on the day, and makes sure pack-down is just as smooth.
Camilo, Event Coordinator at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Camilo Event Coordinator Plans layouts and logistics so everything fits your space, your guests and your timeline.
Bobby, Business Development Manager at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Bobby Business Development Manager Looks after corporate clients, venues and the partners who book with us again and again.
Candice, Office Manager at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Candice Office Manager Keeps bookings, scheduling and paperwork running like clockwork behind the scenes.
Daniel, Human Resource Manager at Easy Peasy Party Hire
Daniel Human Resource Manager Recruits and trains the crew who turn up at your event — on time and ready to work.
  • Part of the Easy Peasy Group Same people behind Easy Peasy Removals
  • 1,190+ five-star reviews Across the group
  • $20m public liability Fully insured, COI on request
  • One team, start to finish Quote, delivery, set-up, pack-down
Common questions

Cocktail Party Hire Melbourne — the questions we hear most.

What's a good cocktail-table-to-guest ratio?

One cocktail table per 6–8 guests works for a standard mingling event. If it's more food-focused (canapés heavier), lean towards one per 5. If it's dance-heavy, one per 10 leaves more open floor. We'll suggest based on your event.

Do you supply bar staff too?

We supply the equipment — bars, glassware, ice tubs, bar backs. For staff, we work with recommended bartender suppliers and can make introductions. Some clients BYO their own bartender friends — that's fine too.

Can we do a cocktail party outdoors?

Absolutely — most Melbourne cocktail parties in Nov–Apr are outdoor or indoor-outdoor. Add a marquee for weather insurance and festoon lighting for evening ambience. Both are standard.

What glassware do you supply?

Wine, champagne, cocktail (martini/coupe), highball, rocks glasses. All commercial-grade, delivered clean and polished. Sized to your guest count with a small buffer built in.

Do you do smaller cocktail events?

Yes — 20 to 40 guest engagements, birthday drinks and promotion parties are common. Minimum delivery threshold applies but a small cocktail setup for 30 is very achievable.

Can we combine with a canapé caterer?

Of course — most cocktail parties do. We coordinate delivery around the caterer's bump-in schedule. Tell us who they are in the enquiry and we'll liaise.

The right cocktail-party kit makes the mingling easy.

One tailored quote by tomorrow. Delivery, setup, pack-down included. Standing-room parties at their best.