BYO ALCOHOL CALCULATOR
Pure Catering
BYO Drinks Calculator
A quick guide to help you estimate how much to order for your event. This is a starting point only – every crowd is different, so feel free to round up if your guests love a drink!
BYO vs PURE CATERING PACKAGES
Choosing how drinks are handled at your event is a big part of creating the right experience. Whether you’d prefer to supply your own alcohol or have Pure Catering take care of everything from selection to service, we offer flexible options to suit your style, budget and level of involvement.
Explore the differences below to see which option is the best fit for your event.
Pure Catering Beverage Packages
We take care of absolutely everything.
Curated alcoholic & non-alcoholic selections
Includes all RSA-certified staff
All glassware, ice, bar set-up & pack-down included
No bottle-shop runs, storage worries or leftover stock
Seamless, stress-free and professionally managed
BYO Alcohol
You provide the drinks — we handle the service.
Great if you want full control over what’s served
Use our BYO Alcohol Calculator to estimate quantities
You handle purchasing, transporting, storing & chilling
We provide RSA staff, glassware, ice & bar set-up
More moving parts for you to manage before and after the event
Beverage Packages – Pros & Cons
Pros
Completely hands-off — we handle everything from selection to service
Includes RSA-certified staff, glassware, ice, bar set-up and pack-down
Curated alcoholic & non-alcoholic options chosen to complement your menu
No need to purchase, transport, store or chill any alcohol
No risk of under- or over-ordering — quantities are managed professionally
Creates a seamless, polished bar experience for you and your guests
Ideal for busy hosts or events where you want zero stress
Cons
Less flexibility in choosing specific brands or labels
Set package pricing may be higher than sourcing budget drinks yourself
Not available as a standalone service — must be paired with catering
BYO Alcohol – Pros & Cons
Pros
Full control over what drinks are served
Ability to shop around for deals or choose favourite labels
Guests may enjoy personalised or sentimental beverage choices
Works well for venues that allow or encourage BYO
Cons
You’re responsible for purchasing, transporting, storing and chilling all alcohol
Risk of under- or over-ordering
Leftover stock must be taken home or returned (if possible)
Additional logistics on the day — especially if drinks need icing or rotating
Bar staff, ice, glassware and set-up still need to be organised through us
