Beverage Consulting Services

Sips Above offers comprehensive beverage consulting tailored to restaurants, bars, country clubs, and event venues throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area. Each service is customized to your venue's unique needs, clientele, and budget.

Menu Development

Starting at $1,000

Ideal for established venues looking to refresh or elevate their beverage program.

Includes:

  • Complete beverage menu audit and analysis

  • 10-15 original cocktail recipes OR curated wine list (50-75 selections)

  • Recipe cards and preparation instructions

  • Costing and pricing recommendations

  • Supplier sourcing assistance

  • Digital menu design consultation

  • 2-hour staff training session

Seasonal Refresh

Starting at $600

Keep your program fresh with quarterly updates that respond to seasons, trends, and guest preferences.

Includes:

  • New seasonal cocktail recipes OR wine list updates

  • Updated recipe cards and specifications

  • Staff tasting and training session (90 minutes)

  • Menu design consultation

Perfect as a quarterly retainer service*

Opening Consultation

Starting at $3,000

Comprehensive support for new venues launching their beverage program from the ground up.

Includes:

  • Complete beverage program development (cocktails, wine, beer, non-alcoholic)

  • Equipment and glassware recommendations

  • Supplier relationship establishment and negotiations

  • Par level and inventory system setup

  • Staff hiring consultation

  • Comprehensive team training (multiple sessions)

  • Opening week on-site support

Wine Program Planning

Starting at $1,500

Leverage certified wine expertise to build a wine program that impresses guests and drives revenue.

Includes:

  • Complete wine list development and curation

  • Supplier negotiations and relationship building

  • By-the-glass program recommendations

  • Wine storage and service protocols

  • Staff certification and training (multiple sessions)

Wedding & Event Venue Consultation

Starting at $1,500

Create signature experiences for your events with customized beverage packages.

Includes:

  • 3-5 signature cocktail recipes for events

  • Three-tier wine package development (good/better/best)

  • Service protocols and timing recommendations

  • Staff training for event service

  • Seasonal package updates (optional retainer)

Custom Solutions & Private Events

Every venue is unique. If your needs don't fit these packages, let's talk. We create custom solutions for:

  • Monthly retainer consulting

  • Multi-location restaurant groups

  • Corporate dining programs

  • Beverage director interim support

  • Staff education

  • Wine dinner planning and execution