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Top-Rated Catering Company in Virginia

Full Bar Catering for Every Type of Event

Whether you’re hosting a wedding reception, a cocktail party, or a corporate event, our bar catering services are designed to match the style and scale of your celebration. We offer open bar, cash bar, consumption bar, and combination bar packages, giving you full control over what’s served and how it’s paid for. Every package comes with licensed bartenders, professional bar setup, and a complete mixer and supplies kit so your guests are taken care of from the first pour to the last call.

Our bar menu includes a curated selection of domestic, premium, and craft beers, red and white wine varietals, and both call and top shelf liquors. Think Tito’s and Tanqueray on the call side, and Grey Goose, Hendrick’s, Maker’s Mark, and Patron on the top shelf. We also carry a rotating selection of Virginia craft beers from local breweries like Devil’s Backbone, O’Connor, and Hardywood, so there’s something for every palate.

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Signature Cocktails, Brunch Bars, and Champagne Toasts

Looking for something beyond the standard beer and wine service? Our “Ultimate Craft Cocktails” mixer package upgrades your bar with ingredients like lavender syrup, Angostura bitters, fresh mint, blue curacao, and ginger beer, giving our mixologist everything needed to design signature cocktails tailored to your event. It’s a popular add-on for weddings and cocktail hour catering where couples want something personal and memorable on the drink menu.

We also offer brunch and daytime bar packages that include mimosa bars with sparkling Prosecco and fresh fruit juices, Bloody Mary bars built with Tito’s vodka and all the fixings, plus Bellinis made with fresh peach puree and batched sangrias loaded with citrus and berries. For the big moments, our champagne and Prosecco toasts are served tableside in stemmed glass flutes. Whether it’s a wedding toast with Blanc de Bleu blueberry champagne or a simple sparkling cider for the whole table, we handle the details.

Bar Menu Items

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“Let’s Toast!”

CHAMPAGNE TOAST $8 per guest Brut Champagne and Sparkling Cider PROSECCO or BLANC DE BLEU TOAST $10 per guest Maschio Prosecco Blanc De Bleu Blueberry Champagne Sparkling Cider (also available) All Toast are Served tableside for guest and Includes stemmed Glass Flutes
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$10

Brunch & Day Time Event Favorites

Our “Why Wait For Brunch?!” Package consists of Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, Bellini’s and Sangrias Choose any 2 of the following options: Bloody Mary’s Include ~ Tito’s Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, Celery, Pepper, Worchester Sauce, A1 Sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, Bacon, Pickles, & Olives Mimosas include ~ Prosecco with your choice of Fresh Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Strawberries, Blueberries & Orange garnish Bellini’s Include ~ Prosecco w/ Fresh Peach Purée & White peaches Sangrias Include ~ Batched Red Wine with Slices of Oranges, Lemons, Apples, and Blueberries. All Mixed with our house White Rum & Seltzer Water
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$24

“Cocktail & Dreams” Mixer & Supplies Package

All bar services start with a full bar mixer and supply package! This package fee is $6.95 per guest and is applied to all events that clients are providing their own beer, wine, and alcohol products. For Cash or Consumption Bar services provided by Traditions Catering & Events, this mixers and supplies package is offered for $3.95 Both “Call” and “Top Shelf” Open Bar packages provided by Traditions Catering & Events, include the “Cocktails & Dreams” Mixer Supplies Package” at no additional cost! Package Includes Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Maraschino Cherries, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Club Soda, Grenadine, Lime Juice, High Quality Plastic Beverage Ware, Stirrers / Straws, Cocktail Napkins, Bar Equipment, Tools and Ice.
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“Utlimate Craft Cocktails” Mixer & Supplies Package

All bar services start with a full bar mixer and supply package! This package fee is $9.95 per guest and is applied to all events that clients are providing their own beer. wine, and alcohol products. For Cash or Consumption Bar services provided by Traditions Catering & Events, this mixers and supplies package is offered for $6.95 Includes our “Cocktails & Dreams” package and these additional delicious items Bing Cherries, Fresh Blueberries, Mint & Rosemary, Lavender Syrup, Bar Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Crushed Sugar Cubes, Sour Mix, Triple Sec, Blue Curacao, Grapefruit Juice, Pomegranate Juice, and Ginger Beer. We offer suggestions from our own mixologist to design cocktails with your ingredient choices!
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Open Bar ~ Beer, Wine, and Top Shelf Liquors

BEER, WINE & TOP SHELF LIQUORS ~ $42 per guest $11 per guest for each additional hour 2 Domestic or Premium Beer Selections 2 Craft Beer Selections 5 Curated Wine Varietals Top Shelf Liquor Options 2 Craft Cocktails ~ Made with our wide selection of liquors, cordials, juices, mixers, and garnishes Brut Champagne OR Prosecco & Sparkling Cider Toast Served Tableside for Your Guests *Includes “Cocktails & Dreams” & “Ultimate Craft Cocktail” Mixer Supplies Packages
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$42

Open Bar ~ Beer, Wine, and Call Liquors

BEER, WINE & CALL LIQUORS ~ $38 per guest $10 per guest for each additional hour 2 Domestic or Premium Beer Selections 2 Craft Beer Selections 4 Curated Wine Varietals Call Liquor Options ~ *Includes the “Cocktails & Dreams” Mixer Supplies Package ~ Add the “Ultimate Craft Cocktail Package” Items for only $3 more!
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$38

Open Bar ~ Beer & Wine Only

BEER & WINE ONLY ~ $28 per guest $7 per guest for each additional hour 4 Curated Wine Varietals 2 Domestic Beer Selections 2 Premium Beer Selections 2 Craft Beer Selections
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$28

Cash & Consumption Bar Pricing & Selections

BEER Domestic Beer ~ $6 Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra and Yuengling Premium ~ $7 Corona, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Stella Artois, Heineken, Angry Orchard Hard Apple Cider, White Claw Seltzer varieties Craft ~ $8 Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager, New Realm “Hazy Like A Fox” IPA, O’Connor’s El Guapo Agave IPA, Hardywood Great Return IPA, Hardywood Pils, and Wasserhund German Shepheweizen CURATED PREMIUM WINES BY THE GLASS Red Varietals ~ $10 Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon, La Terra Cabernet Sauvignon, Clos Du Bois Merlot, Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir, Sixth Sense Syrah, H3 Red blend, Murphy Goode Pinot Noir, Longevity Rose White Varietals ~ $10 Angelina California Chardonnay, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay, Ava Grace Pinot Grigio & Rose, Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc, Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, Cavit Moscato, Chateau St. Michelle Riesling, Bubbly ~ $8 Brut Champagne, Maschio Prosecco, Cupcake Prosecco, Blanc De Bleu – Blueberry Champagne and Sparkling Apple Cider LIQUOR Call Brand Liquor Selections ~ $10 Tito’s Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Jim Beam Bourbon, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Bacardi White Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Dewar’s Scotch, Cointreau Orange Liquor, Di Amaretto Top Shelf Liquor Selections ~ $12 Grey Goose or Ciroc Premium Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Maker’s Mark or Woodford Reserve Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Crown Royal Blended Whiskey, Crown Royal Apple, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Mount Gay Rum, Patron or 1800 Silver Tequila, 12 year Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch, Hennessey VS Cognac and Gran Marnier Cognac Brandy & Orange Liqueur Prices include applicable local and state taxes taxes
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Combination Bar

Bar tab is based on any combination of cash & consumption bar. Consumption or Cash bars may be limited to certain items, a certain amount of time, or a predetermined dollar amount.
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Consumption Bar

Bar is solely based on consumption with a pre determined dollar amount. All purchases will include tax but will have a bar set up and applicable staffing fees added. Consumption and Combination bars are a great option for clients working with a set budget. With a consumption bar, you are able to keep the bar open on a “consumption tab” up to a pre-determined limit. For example, you can set a $2,000 limit to be spent at the bar. After the $2,000 limit is reached, the bar service would either close or you could convert to a cash bar – where your guest pay for their individual drinks. Prices include applicable taxes. Gratuity is at each guest’s discretion ————————————————————– Choose the Beer, Wine, and Liquor selections you’d like to offer for your guest! BEER Choose 2 Domestic, 2 Premium, and 2 Craft Selections WINE Choose 2 Select and 2 Curated Selections LIQUOR Choose 3 Call and 3 Top Shelf Selections
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Cash Bar

A Cash bar is going to be the most affordable option for the host! You, the host, pay the per person cost for the bar mixer and supply package you choose. Your guests then pay for their own drinks purchased at the bar with cash / debit / credit card payment Prices include applicable taxes. Gratuity is at each guest’s discretion There is a $500 minimum that must be spent on purchased drinks at the bar. If the $500 minimum is not met, you, the host, are responsible for the difference. Meeting this minimum is relatively easy and generally equals approximately 1-2 drinks per guest depending on the event sizeIndividual guests pay for their own drinks. Payments may be made by cash, debit, and credit card. Taxes are included in listed prices. Gratuity is at each guest’s discretion, but the host is responsible for a minimum amount of purchases in addition to bar set up and applicable staffing fees.
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Bloody Mary Bar

Tito’s Vodka Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix Celery Stalks Spanish Style Olives & Pearl Onions Dill Pickle Spears Lemon & Lime Wedges Tabasco & Worcestershire Sauce
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$14

Mimosa Bar

Sparkling Prosecco Fresh Fruit Juices: Orange/Pineapple/ Cranberry/Peach/Mango Fresh Cut Fruit–Strawberries/Raspberries/ Peaches/Mango Fresh Mint Leaves
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$13

Bar Menu Features

Every bar package is built to fit your event and your budget. Here’s what sets our beverage catering apart.

Licensed & Insured Bartenders

Our bartenders are professionally trained, licensed, and insured. They show up early, set up the bar, and keep things running smoothly from start to finish.

Flexible Bar Packages

Choose from open bar, cash bar, consumption bar, or any combination. You set the budget and the drink selection, and we handle the rest.

Custom Craft Cocktails

Work with our mixologist to create signature drinks for your event. From ingredient selection to presentation, every cocktail is designed around your vision.

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Locations & Partner Venues

We cater events at venues across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, and beyond. Wherever you’re hosting, we’ll bring the food, the team, and the experience.
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Virginia Beach

From oceanfront venues and resort event spaces to country clubs, private estates, and backyard celebrations, Virginia Beach is where we do the most of our work. We cater weddings, corporate events, parties, and private gatherings at locations throughout the city, including popular spots along the Boardwalk, Town Center, and the Pungo area. Whether your event is indoors or right on the sand, our team knows these venues inside and out and shows up ready to deliver.
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Chesapeake

Chesapeake offers a mix of elegant venues, waterfront properties, parks, and community halls that work beautifully for events of all sizes. We cater weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings at locations throughout the city, from Great Bridge and Greenbrier to the scenic areas along the Intracoastal Waterway. If you’re hosting an event in Chesapeake, we know the area well and can work with just about any venue.
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Norfolk

With its thriving downtown, historic neighborhoods, and waterfront setting, Norfolk has some of the most unique event spaces in Hampton Roads. We cater events at hotel ballrooms, rooftop venues, museums, gardens, and private homes throughout the city. Whether it’s a wedding in Ghent, a corporate gala downtown, or a celebration along the Elizabeth River, we bring the same level of quality and service every time.
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Portsmouth

Portsmouth’s historic charm and waterfront views make it a great setting for intimate weddings, private parties, and community events. We cater at venues throughout the Olde Towne district, along the harbor, and in private spaces across the city. It’s a close neighbor to our home base in Virginia Beach, so getting there with everything we need is never an issue.
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Hampton

From Fort Monroe’s historic venues to the Virginia Air and Space Center and waterfront properties along the Hampton River, this city has no shortage of memorable event spaces. We provide catering for weddings, military events, corporate functions, and private parties throughout Hampton. Our team travels here regularly and knows what it takes to deliver great food and service at venues across the city.
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Newport News

Newport News offers a range of venues from The Mariners’ Museum and Park to golf clubs, banquet halls, and private estates along the James River. We cater everything from large wedding receptions and corporate conferences to smaller private dinners and celebration of life gatherings. Whether your event is in City Center, Hilton Village, or anywhere else in the city, we’ll bring the full Traditions experience.
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Williamsburg

Williamsburg’s blend of historic charm and modern event spaces makes it one of the most popular destinations for weddings and special occasions in the region. We cater events at plantation estates, winery venues, hotels, and private properties throughout the area. It’s a bit of a drive from Virginia Beach, but we make the trip regularly and treat every Williamsburg event with the same care as one in our own backyard.

Williamsburg’s blend of historic charm and modern event spaces makes it one of the most popular destinations for weddings and special occasions in the region. We cater events at plantation estates, winery venues, hotels, and private properties throughout the area. It’s a bit of a drive from Virginia Beach, but we make the trip regularly and treat every Williamsburg event with the same care as one in our own backyard.

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Suffolk

Suffolk’s rural landscapes, farmhouse venues, and open-air properties are perfect for couples and families looking for a relaxed, scenic setting. We cater weddings, private parties, and outdoor events throughout the city, from the historic downtown area to the sprawling countryside venues along the Nansemond River. Great food and a beautiful setting make for an easy combination.
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Smithfield

Known for its small-town character and beautiful waterfront along the Pagan River, Smithfield is a hidden gem for intimate weddings, private gatherings, and community events. We cater at local venues, historic properties, and private homes throughout the area. It’s a charming setting for an event, and we enjoy bringing our food and service to this part of Hampton Roads.
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Cape Charles

Cape Charles sits on the Eastern Shore and offers stunning bay views, boutique hotels, and charming outdoor venues that feel like a destination event without the travel. We cater weddings, private celebrations, and special occasions at properties throughout the town and the surrounding Eastern Shore area. It’s a beautiful drive across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and we bring everything we need so your event runs seamlessly.

Frequently Asked
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Find answers to common questions about our menus. 

What's the difference between a cash bar, consumption bar, and open bar?
With a cash bar, your guests pay for their own drinks at the bar using cash, debit, or credit card, making it the most affordable option for the host. A consumption bar runs on a pre-set tab that you fund up to a dollar limit, and once it’s reached, the bar either closes or converts to cash. An open bar means everything is covered by the host at a flat per-guest rate, with packages starting at $28 per person for beer and wine, $38 for beer, wine, and call liquors, and $42 for the full top shelf experience.
Every bar package starts with our “Cocktails & Dreams” mixer and supplies package, which includes fresh-cut citrus, juices, sodas, grenadine, cocktail napkins, bar equipment, tools, and ice. For an upgraded experience, the “Ultimate Craft Cocktails” package adds items like lavender syrup, Angostura bitters, fresh blueberries, mint, ginger beer, and more. Both call and top shelf open bar packages include the base mixer package at no extra cost.
Yes. If you’d like to supply your own beer, wine, and spirits, we can provide the full bar setup, licensed bartenders, and mixer packages for a per-guest fee. The “Cocktails & Dreams” package runs $6.95 per guest, and the “Ultimate Craft Cocktails” upgrade is $9.95 per guest. This is a great option for clients who want professional bar service catering without purchasing alcohol through us.
Absolutely. Our “Why Wait For Brunch?!” package is built for daytime events like bridal showers, baby showers, and Sunday celebrations. Choose any two options from our mimosa bar with Prosecco and fresh fruit juices, Bloody Mary bar with Tito’s vodka and all the trimmings, Bellinis with fresh peach puree, or batched sangrias with citrus, berries, and house rum. It’s $24 per guest and pairs perfectly with our breakfast and brunch catering menus.

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