Pop-Up bartending and cocktail courses

People wanting their first bar job, hospitality workers moving up, and hobbyists who want a fun skill. Some venues may also pay to train their own staff.

Course fee per student, with small class sizes. Extra income from private group workshops, plus a fee or a share of bar sales for the venue where it suits.

• Solid bartending experience
• Clear teaching and coaching
• Organising classes and bookings
• Building relationships with venues

• Check whether your state or territory liquor licensing rules allow alcohol to be served in a class, and use the partner venue's licence or non-alcoholic mixers where needed
• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue's cover applies to your classes
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is a nationally recognised course that generally must be delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO), so do not call yours RSA training unless you partner with one
• Keep your marketing honest: a non-accredited course is not a qualification, and some employers may want RSA first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on the tools and equipment you bring, your insurance and how much you spend on marketing. Partner venues mean you avoid renting premises of your own.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many classes you run, your course prices and class sizes. These are revenue estimates before costs such as insurance, ingredients and venue arrangements.

Check whether your state or territory liquor licensing rules allow alcohol to be served in a class, and whether public liability cover applies. RSA generally must be delivered by a registered training organisation, so don't market yours as RSA training.