Bornand Liquors & Co.

Bornand Liquors & Co. is a cocktail bar service based at Chemin de Pierrefleur 32 in Lausanne, a brand of the company PJC Sàrl, whose bartenders mix cocktails on site at weddings, private parties and corporate events across French-speaking Switzerland. Its best-known piece of equipment is Clémentine, a cocktail truck the site describes as especially popular for weddings, garden parties and outdoor events. Unusually for this category, the page publishes a per-person price range, which makes it one of the easier bar services to budget for from abroad.

The page linked here is the business's page for birthdays and private parties, and the site has a separate section for weddings in its main menu. Most of what the page says about service, pricing and logistics is written in general terms and applies to weddings too; its FAQ names weddings directly when it talks about how long service lasts.

What the bar service includes

The bartenders prepare cocktails directly in front of the guests, so drinks are made fresh through the evening and the bar becomes a place to gather. Depending on the mood a couple wants, the page lists a selection of classic cocktails, original signature cocktails, alcohol-free options and an interactive cocktail experience for guests. In the site's own words, "Le bar devient rapidement un lieu central de la fête où les invités se retrouvent pour partager un moment convivial" (the bar quickly becomes a central spot of the party where guests meet to share a convivial moment).

Clémentine the cocktail truck gets its own section. The site says it naturally draws guests in and becomes a focal point, and calls it "le hit absolu" (the absolute hit). For a garden or outdoor reception, a truck that brings its own bar is a practical alternative to building one.

Alcohol-free drinks are part of every event, according to the FAQ, which says the business always offers one or more non-alcoholic options. The mocktails are made with fresh juices, house syrups, infusions and artisanal products, prepared with the same care as the classic cocktails. The page also describes an after-party bar format, in which the cocktail selection is adapted late in the evening to simpler, refreshing recipes so service stays quick while the party is at its peak.

Personal touches

The site lists several ways to personalize the drinks, all of which translate well to a wedding:

• Signature cocktails created for the event, inspired by the hosts' tastes or a theme, or named after the person being celebrated. An alcohol-free version can be made as well.
• Printing on the foam of certain cocktails, with a first name, a message or an image added directly on the drink.
• Custom ice cubes, large clear cubes with a letter, an edible flower or a decorative element set inside.
• Smoke bubbles, where certain cocktails are served under a bubble of aromatized smoke. The page says the bubble "apporte une dimension spectaculaire" (adds a spectacular dimension) to the cocktail.

Price, size and logistics

The FAQ is more specific than most sites in this category. It says the price depends on the number of guests, the length of service, the personalizations and the number of cocktails offered, and that as a general guide a couple should expect between 30 and 50 CHF per person for a cocktail bar with ingredients, equipment and service included. Because personalizations are named among the factors, extras such as foam printing or smoke bubbles should be discussed when asking for a quote.

Most events, the FAQ says, offer a selection of 3 to 5 signature cocktails, a range chosen to keep service smooth while giving guests variety. For a wedding or corporate event, service usually lasts between 2 and 4 hours, and it can be adapted to the couple's needs.

On size, the bars adapt to groups from around 30 people up to events with several hundred guests. The number of bartenders depends on the number of guests and the volume of cocktails, and the team and bar layout are adjusted to keep service quick.

On site, the business generally needs access to electricity and enough space to set up the bar. It brings everything else: the bar, glassware, ingredients and preparation equipment. That matters for a venue without its own bar, or a garden or barn setting.

Where it works

The page says the business works regularly at events in Lausanne, Geneva, Vevey, Montreux and throughout French-speaking Switzerland, and that it also travels to other regions depending on the type of event. A couple marrying in German-speaking Switzerland or in Ticino should ask whether their wedding qualifies.

The site's menu also lists cocktail workshops and a shop, and the workshops could suit a group gathering before the wedding, although the page linked here does not describe them.

What the site does not settle

The page does not give a booking lead time, deposit terms or a cancellation policy. It does not say which languages the bartenders speak, and the page is published in French. The per-person range does not say whether the Clémentine truck costs more than a standard bar, or how much a longer service than 4 hours adds. Contact runs through a form ("Ecrivez-nous"), and the page does not list a phone number or an email address.

Who it suits

Bornand Liquors & Co. suits couples marrying in Lausanne, Geneva, Vevey, Montreux or elsewhere in French-speaking Switzerland who want cocktails made in front of the guests, with a price guide they can plan around before the first email. The truck is a good match for garden, farm or outdoor receptions, and the personal touches (a cocktail named for the couple, initials printed on the foam, a flower frozen into the ice) give the bar a wedding-specific character without much effort. Groups from around 30 guests to several hundred are within the stated range.

The caveats are practical. A couple planning in English should confirm language before booking, since the site is in French. Weddings outside the Romandie depend on the business agreeing to travel. And the per-person range is a guide, not a quote: guest count, service length and extras all move the final figure.