Basin Crafted

Mobile Bartending Service,

Serving the Flathead Valley & Beyond

What We Do

Basin Crafted is a premier mobile bartending service dedicated to elevating weddings, corporate events, and private parties. We provide a complete, seamless setup—including a custom wooden bar, certified bartenders, full insurance, and all the essentials—to ensure your event runs flawlessly.

As a dry bar service, we offer the unique advantage of professional service paired with personal savings: you purchase the alcohol to avoid steep markups, while we handle the logistics. We take the guesswork out of planning by creating a custom shopping list for you, and we can even manage the ordering and pickup upon request. When you book with Basin Crafted, you are choosing a stress-free experience; from custom menu design to the final pour, we handle the details so you can simply enjoy your perfect event.

Why a Dry Bar?

Basin Crafted is a premium, mobile event bar service, but with a strategic twist. We provide the custom-built wooden bar, two professional certified bartenders, all your mixers, ice, and garnishes, and the heavy-duty logistics—but the alcohol itself is provided by you.

Why This is a Win for You: The traditional "open bar" model at venues often comes with steep markups and rigid package tiers. By choosing our dry bar model, you unlock two major benefits:

  • Significant Cost Savings: When you purchase the alcohol yourself at retail prices (from your favorite local Flathead Valley shop), you avoid the 300-400% markups typical of traditional catering. You only pay for what you actually need, often saving hundreds—or even thousands—on your total event budget.

  • Total Customization: You aren’t stuck with liquor you don't like. You have total control over the brands and craft brews served at your event. Whether it’s a specific Montana whiskey or your favorite local cider, the choice is entirely yours.

We Handle the Hard Part. While you technically own the alcohol, you don’t have to lift a finger. From providing a meticulously calculated shopping list to our Alcohol Concierge add-on (where we handle the ordering and the heavy lifting of pickup and delivery), we ensure the process is as smooth as the drinks we pour

Package Options

The Bedrock

$850

  • Two certified bartenders

  • Five hours of pour service

  • $1Million/2Million Liquor Liability Insurance

  • Menu Consultation

  • Detailed alcohol shopping list for your event

The Solo Pour

$350

  • One certified bartender

  • Five hours of pour service

  • $1Million/2Million Liquor Liability Insurance

The Foothills

$1,450

  • Two certified bartenders

  • Five hours of beer & wine pour service

  • $1Million/2Million Liquor Liability Insurance

  • Menu Consultation

  • Detailed alcohol shopping list for your event

  • Champagne toast service

  • Two signature cocktail service

  • Mixers & garnishes for signature cocktails

  • Custom-built rustic bar

  • Consumable & chilling ice

  • Premium disposable cups, napkins, and straws

  • Water station

  • Bartop menu design

The Highline

$1,850

  • Two certified bartenders

  • Five hours of beer & wine pour service

  • $1Million/2Million Liquor Liability Insurance

  • Menu Consultation

  • Detailed alcohol shopping list for your event

  • Champagne toast service

  • Open bar & signature cocktail service

  • Mixers & garnishes for signature cocktails & standard open bar drinks

  • Custom-built rustic bar

  • Consumable & chilling ice

  • Premium disposable cups, napkins, and straws

  • Hydration station: water, iced tea, lemonade

  • Bartop menu design

  • Alcohol Order & Delivery (Purchased by client)

Additional Options:

  • Required Staffing - $250

    For events with more than 100 guests, an additional bartender is needed to ensure safe, efficient service. 

  • Additional Service Time - $125 per hour

  • Mileage Fee - $1.00 per mile

    Applied for travel distance exceeding the 30-mile radius included in the base package (calculated round-trip from the base of Columbia Falls).

  • Lodging - $250

    For events that are more than 2 hours from our home base of Columbia Falls, an overnight lodging fee is required.

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Get in Touch, and Get a Quote!

We would love to help make your gathering unforgettable. To get started, you can fill out our inquiry form here, or reach out to us directly via email or phone.

Mary Rowe Founder & Lead Bartender | Basin Crafted

📧 mary@basincrafted.com 📞 406-607-1352 (Call or Text)

Meet the Basin Crafted Team

Mary Rowe

Founder & Lead Bartender

Hey there! I’m Mary, and I started Basin Crafted because I genuinely love two things: people and parties.

For the last 15 years, I’ve been working in the service industry, from bars and restaurants to live music events. That time taught me how to keep things moving fast and make sure everyone feels taken care of.

With Basin Crafted, my goal is simple: I want to take the stress of the bar off your shoulders completely. You bring the good times (and the liquor!), and I’ll bring the expertise, the logistics, and the certified service.

Let’s skip the headaches and get straight to the celebration! I can't wait to help you craft the perfect bar for your next event.