Guides & tips

Practical, no-nonsense help for planning an event, running a function, or stocking your outlet — from the Pirates Group team.

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Free, practical drinks guides

How much drink to buy for your event

The simple per-guest rule, a typical Harare drinks split, and a free calculator that does the maths for you.

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Planning the bar for a Zimbabwean wedding

Welcome drinks to last dance: what to serve when, catering for every guest, a signature drink, and when to book.

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Stocking a bar or bottle store

What actually sells, pricing for margin, licensing, and keeping your supply reliable for trade.

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Corporate & year-end functions

Budgeting per head, open vs limited bar, drink tokens, and clean paperwork for finance.

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