Frequently Asked Questions for Milkman’s Daughter
Do you require a minimum guest count to book?
Nope. We will serve one person all the way up to our current max of 200 people.
Do you charge extra for a barback?
All of Milkman’s Daughter’s services include the assistance of a barback! We set ourselves apart by ensuring two people at your event. This means quick and efficient service at your event, plus absolutely no mess while we’re shaking up your drinks.
Can we provide the alcohol?
Yes!
Can you provide the alcohol?
Indiana’s liquor laws are tricky, and as of right now, no. We provide labor and service and do not define ourselves as caterers.
We hope in the future to make this an option for our clients, but in the meantime, all of our services require that our clients purchase their own alcohol bottles.
Don’t fret, though; with the help of the Milkman’s Daughter Alcohol Guide, we help all of our clients figure out the precise amount of bottles that are needed for their event!
Are your bartenders licensed?
All Milkman’s Daughter bartenders have their Indiana Bartending License and have completed the Indiana Server Training Program. We carry our licenses on us to every event and will be able to show it to you or any one who requests to see it.
I have specific drinks in mind for my event — is this OK?
Of course! More power to ya, sis. We LOVE to create new cocktails and mocktails and would enjoy nothing more than helping you build the drink you want. Just as well, if you want a standard or classic cocktail that’s not on our menu, we can do that too! You would be one of our designer clients — make sure to mark that option when filling out our consultation form!
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we have mobile bartenders and event insurance through Insurance Canopy. We go over this with our clients once your date is booked!
Why should we book Milkman’s Daughter?
Between the two owners of Milkman’s Daughter, they have a combined 20 years of experience in the hospitality and service industry. They have worked in arguably the finest dining and lounge establishments in downtown Indianapolis and pride themselves on keeping up with industry trends as frequent travelers and readers.
Our founder and lead mixologist, Deon Haskins, has worked in the Circle City’s top-rated bars across a wide variety of disciplines learning from industry greats for the last 15 years. She often jokes she’s a therapist by day and therapist by night — because it’s the ones sitting at the bar she enjoys helping the most. Haskins has received several certifications, including from Consejo Regulador del Tequila for Professionalization in Tequila Culture. She has successfully competed and/or judged a combined four cocktail competitions over the years.
Milkman’s Daughter creates all of their syrups from scratch, maintains great situational awareness, and shares their knowledgeable expertise with anyone who is interested.
Who have you provided your services to?
Our primary role at Milkman’s Daughter is as private bartenders; we love it! We have serviced some wonderful folks here in Indianapolis for their private events and parties on private property.
With that said, Milkman’s Daughter is honored to have provided our services to amazing folks near and far in Indy, Carmel, and Culver. Businesses we have provided our services to include:
Hoosier Sister
High Alpha
draft
Edward Jones
Faegre-Drinker
Anthropology
Kids Voice Indiana
Endress + Hauser
AKU
Health Joy
& More!
What is your service area?
Indianapolis and its surrounding area in Marion and Hamilton Counties.
I’m hosting a private dinner at my home and would like Milkman’s Daughter services, is this allowed?
We absolutely adore private events! In fact, we specialize in them and prefer private property events. The best part is that if your event is held on private property, there are no state-mandated rules to follow.
We've had the pleasure of serving at various private events, including graduation parties, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and catered dinners at clients' homes. As a private company, we absolutely love hosting private events and would be delighted to receive any such inquiries!
Do you require a deposit to book?
We do require half up-front to book your date. The final half is due within 72 hours after the event.
Can you batch cocktails for my event?
Unfortunately, in most cases, we can not due to Indiana’s tricky state laws. However, there are some cases in which this is possible. If this interests you, please let us know, and we can supply you with more information about our recipe and mixology services.
I know every event is different, but can you give me an idea of how you come up with the total cost?
For sure! We configure the cost of our services by determining the maximum number of predicted guests, the kind of services you require, and what material/features are needed.
We provide every interested party who fills out our consultation questionnaire with the Milkman’s Daughter Basic Pricing Structure that details every service and item. With that, we lay out three to four quote options that from there you can decide which works best for you.
We want to book your mixology course but don’t have a space — can you help with that?
We have a magnificent list of event spaces that would be willing to host our classes should you need a place! We’d be happy to share that with you.
Do you offer table service?
No, but if that’s what you’re looking for, we can help you find a company that does!
What’s up with the mason jars?
They’re kind of our thing. 🤷🏽♀️ During your consultation, ask us our origin story, and you’ll get a better understanding as to why!
Plus, we love the planet over here at Milkman’s Daughter and do everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint while helping our clients do the same.
Plastic cups are easier, and all, but glass jars at your event are better for the earth — meaning it's better for your guests.