Sommelier Hire
Upgrade Your Event with Professional Sommelier Hire
Enhance your next gathering with Artender’s bespoke “Hire a Sommelier” service, a refined touch for intimate events where sophistication is key. Our professional sommeliers bring a wealth of wine expertise and elegance, tailoring their approach to suit your unique occasion.
Choose to provide your own wine selection and let our sommelier handle the finer details, from expertly explaining tasting notes to serving each bottle with finesse. Prefer a little guidance? Our sommelier can create a custom wine shopping list that perfectly complements your menu, ensuring every sip enhances your event.
Want a fully hands-off experience? Let us take care of everything from selecting and sourcing premium wines to offering flawless service on the day. Whether you seek expert advice or complete curation, Artender’s sommelier service guarantees a seamless, enriching experience.
Why Choose a Sommelier Hire for Your Event?
Looking to add elegance, flair, and finesse to your gathering? At Artender Events, our Sommelier Hire service transforms ordinary celebrations into unforgettable experiences.
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Premium Wine Expertise:
Our certified sommeliers bring deep knowledge of global wine regions, grape varieties, vintages, and terroirs. They’ll guide your guests through tasting flights, highlighting key aromas and tasting notes.
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Tailored Wine Pairings:
Whether it’s a multi-course wedding dinner, a corporate luncheon, or an intimate private party, our sommeliers craft bespoke pairings to complement your chosen menu ensuring each bite and sip perfectly harmonise.
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Polished Wine Service
Expect refined service: stylish decanting, glassware inspection, ideal pouring temperature all to elevate the wine experience from the first uncorking to the final sip.
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Engaging Tastings & Education
Add optional sommelier-led tasting sessions! Guests learn about wine production, regional styles, blind tasting, and food pairing rules all delivered with enthusiasm and flair.
How It Works: Sommelier Hire with Artender Events
1. Discovery Call & Briefing
Start with a chat to understand your event style, menu, guest profile, budget, and wine preferences. Do you want a feature tasting along with your sit-down dinner? We’ll design a bespoke solution.
2. Bespoke Wine List Curation
Drawing from our network of trusted suppliers, we source wines that reflect your vision whether that’s old-world classics, boutique vintages, bold new-school styles, or organic/ biodynamic selections.
3. Seamless Logistics & Setup
Your onsite sommelier arrives with all relevant wine stock, glassware, decanters, and tasting props. They’ll liaise with caterers and organisers so service runs smoothly and looks effortlessly stylish.
4. Expert-Level Wine Presentation
From introducing each wine and its origin to sharing tasting tips and pairings, our sommeliers create an immersive experience. Expect polished service with every pour.
Perfect For:
Weddings & Anniversaries
Let your guests enjoy a fine‑wine experience with sommeliers guiding them through each course and sharing stories of love and celebration.
Corporate Events
Popular for launches, client entertainment, and team networking—our sommeliers add sophistication and strengthen brand prestige.
Private Parties & Milestones
Make birthdays, engagements or housewarmings extra special with a wine journey tailored to your theme and tastes.
VIP & Executive Gatherings
From boardroom dinners to executive retreats, our sommeliers bring lounge-style service that impresses discerning guests.
Sommelier Masterclasses & Interactive Tastings
Looking for an engaging experience? Enhance the evening with one of our interactive formats:
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Tasting Journey (3–5 styles): Discover Old World vs. New World, bold vs. fresh, red vs. white.
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Blind Tasting Challenge: Guests guess grapes or regions fun, competitive, memorable.
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Themed Pairing Groups: For example, wine & cheese, dessert wines, or sparkling flights.
These make fantastic icebreakers and create a relaxed, learning-driven atmosphere.
Why Artender Events is the Premier Choice
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London-based, UK-wide coverage serving everything from Chelsea weddings to countryside estates
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Deep wine industry connections, enabling access to rare and premium selections
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Professionalism, from polished service staff to detailed event coordination
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Customisation at every step, ensuring your vision is delivered precisely
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Seamless partnership across our services combine sommelier hire with mobile bar packages or cocktail stations for a stellar drinks experience
FAQs About Sommelier Hire
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Can I rent only a sommelier, without wine or glassware?
Yes! We offer standalone sommelier services, or full-service options with wine sourcing, glassware, and setup.
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Will you provide organic or vegan wines?
Absolutely. Simply state any dietary or lifestyle preferences and we’ll include suitable selections.
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How far in advance should I book?
For peak seasons we recommend booking 8–12 weeks ahead. For quieter dates, 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient.
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Can your sommelier recommend wines to pair with our menu?
Absolutely. Our sommeliers will review your menu in advance and suggest wine pairings that enhance each course whether it's a formal sit-down meal or a canapé reception.
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Do you offer sommelier services outside of London?
Yes, we cover events across the UK. Travel fees may apply depending on distance, but we’re happy to bring our premium wine service to your location.
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Can the sommelier assist with wine ordering and delivery?
Yes. We can handle wine sourcing, ordering, and delivery through our trusted partners ensuring the wines arrive on time and in perfect condition.
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Is a sommelier suitable for casual events, or just formal ones?
Sommelier hire works brilliantly for both! From backyard birthday parties to high-end galas, our professionals adapt their style to suit your event’s tone and guest preferences.
Conclusion
With Artender Events’ Sommelier Hire, you’re not just selecting wine you’re crafting an experience of elegance and discovery. Whether it’s a refined dinner, relaxed gathering, or high-energy corporate event, our sommeliers bring memorable moments to the table. Contact us today and let’s uncork something extraordinary together.