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Your event.
Elevated. Unforgettable.

Christchurch's private bar and cocktail hire service. Beautifully crafted cocktails, a team that genuinely cares, and a service that makes your occasion feel exactly how you imagined it. From intimate garden parties to full wedding receptions across Canterbury and New Zealand, no two events are ever the same.

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What We Offer

Every occasion,
perfectly poured.

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Bespoke Cocktail Menus

Every menu starts with your event in mind. We build signature cocktails around your theme, season and taste from scratch.

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Wedding Bar Service

Your big day deserves a bar that runs as beautifully as the rest of it. We handle everything from welcome drinks and table wine through to cocktail hour and late night service, start to finish.

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Private Party Hire

We bring a proper bar experience to wherever you are celebrating. Home, garden, private venue, it does not matter. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and everything in between.

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Event Hosting

We do more than pour drinks. Our hosts welcome your guests, read the room and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be, all night long.

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Cocktail Masterclasses

Fun, interactive and genuinely entertaining. We teach your guests to shake, stir and mix under expert guidance. One of the best additions to any party.

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Full Event Packages

One price, zero stress. Drinks, hosting, glassware and garnishes bundled into a bespoke package tailored exactly to your event.

50+
Events Hosted
5.0
Average Rating
8+
Years Experience
100%
Would Rebook
Packages

Find the right fit.

Every event is different and so is every quote. These tiers give you a starting point, but we are always happy to mix things up, scale up or build something completely from scratch. Just get in touch and we will sort it.

Tier One

Essential

Ideal for intimate events. Sharp service, no fuss.

What's Included
  • Solo experienced bartender
  • Up to 4 hours of service
  • Curated cocktail menu (5 drinks)
  • Suitable for up to 50 guests
  • Core equipment & tools provided
  • Pre-event planning consultation
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Tier Two

Signature

Our most requested package for weddings and milestone events.

What's Included
  • 2-person bartender team
  • Up to 6 hours of service
  • Fully bespoke cocktail menu
  • Suitable for up to 100 guests
  • Full glassware provided
  • Welcome drinks on guest arrival
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Tier Three

Exclusive

Full team coverage for large or high profile events, from the first glass to the last.

What's Included
  • Full team (3 or more staff, scaled to your event)
  • Full day coverage with no time cap
  • Fully bespoke menu with themed styling
  • Unlimited guest capacity
  • Event host and MC included
  • Optional cocktail masterclass add on
  • Priority booking and planning support
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Not sure which tier fits your event? Send us a message with a few details and we will recommend the right option, or put together something completely custom around what you need.

Portfolio

Past events.

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Who We Are

A team built
for the moment.

Private Bar & Event Specialists
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Shake and Pour is a Christchurch-based team of bartenders, hosts and event specialists who have spent years honing our craft at some of New Zealand's best venues, private events and celebrations across Canterbury. We love what we do, and that shows in every booking.

Every event gets a dedicated team, a drinks menu built around your occasion, and real care in every detail. Whether it is 20 friends in the garden or 150 guests at a wedding reception, we show up ready to make it one to remember. We work quietly behind the scenes so your event takes centre stage. No fuss, no ego. Just great drinks and genuinely good hosting that your guests will still be talking about the next day.

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Deep Experience

Our team has run bars at private members clubs, high volume events, intimate dinner parties and everything in between across New Zealand. That range is what sets us apart.

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Your Event First

We operate behind the scenes so your occasion shines. No spotlight on us, just great execution that reflects well on you and gives your guests an experience worth remembering.

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Built to Scale

One bartender for a cosy gathering or a full team for a large venue, we match the right crew to every booking without ever cutting corners on quality.

Reviews

What people say.

"The cocktails were absolutely incredible — everyone kept asking who did the bar. We couldn't have asked for a more seamless, fun experience on our wedding day."

Sarah & James T.
Wedding · June 2025

"We hired Shake & Pour for a surprise 40th and the cocktail masterclass was the highlight of the whole night. Brilliant energy, brilliant drinks."

Claire M.
Private Party · March 2025

"Professional, creative and genuinely fun. The bespoke menu was a real talking point — guests are still messaging about it weeks later."

Tom W., Events Manager
Corporate Event · Jan 2025
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