Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in knowing more? Take a look through our frequently asked questions for information on our butler services, hiring process and pricing in Australia. Hopefully, we can answer all your questions here but always feel free to email our bookings team at info@butlersinthebuff.com.au who have years of experience planning and booking Butlers in the Buff parties and don’t worry we’ve heard it all!
Butlers in the buff
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Can my butlers make cocktails?
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Yes, our butlers are more than happy to mix up cocktails for you. They will need a basic recipe to follow as they are not professionals and all ingredients and equipment must be supplied by you. Some butlers will be more experienced in cocktail making than others but they are all more than happy to get involved and help out. Cheers!
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Can my butler play party games?
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Of course, this is one of the best uses of a Butler in the Buff or two! You can download lots of party games ideas for free here and ask your butlers as we’re sure they have a few games ideas up their sleeve, err.. We mean cuff!
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Can I have just one hour?
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Unfortunately, one hour bookings aren’t possible. The time flies so we always recommend having two or more hours. Of course, if you are pressed for time you can always send your butlers away early –but surely that would just be madness!
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Can we have more than one butler?
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Indeed! You can have as many as you like. We recommend one butler is adequate for 10-15 guests and two butlers for over 15 guests. But of course smaller groups have two butlers and bigger groups have one!
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What can my butlers do? Your wish is their command…
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Serve drinks to guests on arrival • Pamper special guests • Host party games • Serve canapés • Mix & serve cocktails • Greet guests at the door • Pose for a life drawing class • Even tidy up…
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Does the price change if we have the event on a Friday or a Saturday?
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Not at all – you can have your butler any day of the week.
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Can I pick my butlers?
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Tell us your preference and let us match the perfect butler for your event. We are unable to guarantee a particular butler or preference but we will always do our best to accommodate your requests.
Maybe you’d like: No tattoos, tattooed, larger Rugby build, slimmer footballer build, boy next door…
Unlike our competitors all of our Butlers are all hand selected, interviewed and have charming, outgoing & fun personalities. Muscular bodies and handsome looks!
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How far in advance do I need to book?
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We recommend 4 to 6 weeks however we can often book you in last minute but we do get fully booked so booking in advance is advisable. If in doubt just drop us an email and we’ll be able to help.
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How much should I tip my butlers?
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This is entirely up to you! It is not expected but the butlers always appreciate a tip.
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Can my butler stay on at the party?
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If you would like to book your butler for extra hours on the evening you can do but this is at the discretion of the butlers at the time. They may already have plans so may not be able to. We recommend booking extra hours in advance to guarantee availability.
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Can we touch our butlers?
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You can’t touch this… Well kind of, please include your butlers in your party games, photos, etc. Appropriate touching of your butlers is fine and body shots off your butler, sticking things to your butler but please be respectful.
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Can our butlers pose for photos?
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Yes the more the merrier and don’t forget to send them in to us – we love to see the butlers in action! Let us know if you are happy for them to be shared on our social media. See what others have sent in here.
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What does he wear?
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The standard butlers outfit is a white collar, black bow-tie, white cuffs and a bottom revealing black apron. You can add professional looking black pants or tight black boxer briefs if bottoms on display is too much! Also feel free to accessorise your butler to the theme of your party.
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Can I see a photo of my butler?
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We know you can’t wait to meet your butlers but due to the number of bookings we deal with each week we often have to move butlers around and allocate different butlers to different jobs. However we have the best butlers in the land and have very high standards when recruiting. We’re confident you will be thrilled with the butlers we allocate to your event.
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Does he need somewhere to change?
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Yes please, all of our butlers will arrive smartly dressed so will need somewhere to change into their butlers outfit. This can be the downstairs bathroom or the broom cupboard! He will also need somewhere safe to leave his belongings.
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Do I need to provide anything for him?
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No, not at all. Our butlers are there to work and look after you and your guests. But as they are human they may need a drink of water or soft drink during longer bookings!
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Can we accessorise our Butler?
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Yes and people often do. You can theme your butlers to match your party or your event setting.
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How do I pay?
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Booking is easy – simply fill in our online quote form. All we ask for is a $60.00 deposit for each butler booked, this will secure your booking and is non-refundable. We will then email you a booking confirmation showing your event information – Your booking confirmation will also show how much you have paid, how much is left to be paid and when it will be automatically deducted from your credit card.
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Once I’ve booked can I change the time of the event?
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We can only guarantee time changes four weeks prior to your event. Within 21-14 days prior to your event we may be able to make changes in some cases but even small changes can be difficult to arrange due to the amount of bookings we have each weekend.
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How do I get hold of my butler on the night?
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We have a 24 hours emergency number that goes straight to the duty bookings manager for your event. They will be able to contact your butlers on your behalf. This number will be emailed to you on your booking confirmation.
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What happens if my butler doesn’t turn up?
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As the first-ever Butler in the Buff company in the world, we are very proud of the fact that we have so many gorgeous, fun butlers on our books we will always be able to get a butler to you. Check out some of the ‘muscle’ on our butlers in our photo galleries.
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Is it possible to add butlers on to my booking?
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Yes of course we are always happy to provide you with more butlers. We think two butlers are always better than one! Twice the fun and twice as much to go around.
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What happens if my butler arrives late?
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We recommended having at least an hour window after your finish time in case your butler is unable to arrive on time due to travel restrictions etc.
This doesn’t happen often but sometimes these situations occur.
Cocktail Masterclass
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What does my cocktail class involve?
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Depending on the size of your group, you will be split into two teams making up to 3 cocktails per person.
All ice, glassware, alcohol and fruit is provided and the mixologist will arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to get everything set up and ready for the class.
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What will my mixologist wear?
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Your mixologist will be fully clothed and will be wearing a shirt and trousers. He is not a butler and will not be wearing a butler attire unless you have specifically request this.
If you would like a butler to attend in additon to your mixologist please let us know and we can book one for you, this will be at an additional cost.
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Can I change the number of guests?
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If you wish to add additional guests closer to the booking date, that’s absolutely fine. The minimum amount of people for a cocktail class is 10 guests. If your numbers drop below this you will still be required to pay for 10 guests.
Additionally, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable if your numbers drop. We suggest you book for the minimum number of confirmed guests and add others on at a later date.
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Do I need to supply anything?
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No! All alcohol, fruit, ice and glassware is provided that will be needed for the cocktail class.
If you wish to drink further alcohol to the cocktails provided during the class, that will need to be supplied by yourselves.
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Does he bring a mobile bar?
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The mixologist can bring his very own bar to the class for an additional $380.00.
If you wish to add this to the service, please let us know via email or over the phone at the time of booking.
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Once I’ve booked can I change the time of my booking?
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If after the Booking Date, you wish to change the time there will be a $20 administration fee.
If you wish to change the date there will be a $50 administration fee. If you wish to change this within 7 days of the booking then there will be a $70 administration fee.
If you wish to change the location of the Event there will be a $50 administration fee.
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Will the cocktail class come to a hired venue/house?
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Yes! Your mixologist will come to any venue that you choose, providing that the venue itself has given full permission for your mixologist to attend. Typically a house/flat, hen houses, cottages and private rooms in bars are popular venues for the mixologists to attend. A large dining table is perfect to host the cocktail class, however if not available than a kitchen work surface is equally good. Your venue will need to be private and closed off from public view.
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Can I add a butler to my booking?
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Of course you can! Make the most of your cocktail class by adding a gorgeous buff butler to your booking. Our butlers will be on hand to meet and greet guests and serve cocktails that your mixologist has created.
The butlers can also organise group photos and partake and host party games. This will be a great addition to your cocktail class.
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Can we request specific cocktails?
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Yes! Our mixologists can make most cocktails. We will need to know 14 days in advance of your booking if you wish to make particular cocktails. Please note there will be a small premium of $5 per cocktail for Pornstar Martinis and Espresso Martinis.
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What will happen on the day of my booking?
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All our mixologists check in with us on the morning of the booking so you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Your mixologist will be in contact with you 5 – 10 minutes prior to their booked time and will telephone you once they are outside, keeping their arrival a surprise.
Please ensure that we are able to contact you at all times prior to your booking. If our mixologists are unable to reach you, this may result in a loss of booking time or your booking being cancelled altogether.
Please ensure there is also adequate parking outside the venue so that our mixologists can safely unload all necessary equipment.
Upon arrival, the mixologist will require a room to get changed in and be ready for a prompt start.
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What happens if my Mixologist is late?
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We recommended having at least an hour window after your finish time in case your mixologist is unable to arrive on time due to travel restrictions etc.
This doesn’t happen often but sometimes these situations occur.
Life Drawing
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What will happen on the day of my booking?
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All our models check in with us on the morning of the booking so you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Your model will be in contact with you 5 – 10 minutes prior to their booked time and will telephone you once they are outside, keeping their arrival a surprise.
Please ensure that we are able to contact you at all times prior to your booking. If our models are unable to reach you, this may result in a loss of booking time or your booking being cancelled altogether.
Upon arrival, your model will require a room to get changed in and be ready for a prompt start.
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What will my life drawing model do?
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Our life drawing classes last for 1 hour 30 minutes and are tailor made for hen dos!
Therefore, all of our classes are fun and light hearted.
For the first 45 minutes, your life drawing model will either sit or stand and strike a few poses for you and your guests to draw.
For the last half of the session, the model will put their cheeky butler attire on and transform into a Buff Butler. During this mini butlering session, they can take part in any party games you have organised, get involved in photographs, serve up any drinks and can even judge their favourite drawing.
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Does the model become nude?
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Yes, your model will become completely nude and can wear as little as you like! However, if you wish, you can request that he is partially clothed.
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Does the class include a tutor?
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No, a tutor is not required! Our gorgeous models are charming, cheeky and full of personality, so they’re terrific at leading our classes. They will ensure to keep the class fun and lighthearted and will provide assistance when needed.
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What do the life drawing models look like?
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Our life drawing models are also butlers so you won’t be disappointed! Our hunks are hot as they have gorgeous muscular bodies, defined abs and gorgeous looks.
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Can we choose our model?
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We will take any preferences that you request of your life drawing model and try our best to accommodate them.
One of our booking managers will ensure that your model best fits your requirements.
All the models on our website are the standard of guys that we have, so we ensure you will be satisfied with the model provided.
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What materials are included?
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The life drawing model will arrive at your accommodation with all the materials that you will need to draw him.
Materials include A3 quality drawing paper, pencils, rubbers and sharpeners. (Please note materials do not include something to lean on.)
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How many people do the materials cover?
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Materials only cover up to 20 guests, but if you wish to have more guests, we can arrange more materials for you at an extra $10 per person.
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Can I extend the length of the class?
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Of course! For an extra $90 you can have your life drawing model for an extra 30 minutes! Making your class an hour of life drawing followed by an hour of butlering!
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Can the model come to our venue?
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Yes, our life drawing classes are a mobile service, so we can visit your venue anywhere in Aus! We regularly go to rented cottages, hired accommodation, hotels, private homes and function rooms. We also have public liability insurance as we know it is a requirement for some venues.
* Venue hire is not included and is to be provided by the organiser.
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Do we have a suitable venue?
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Your venue will need to be private and closed off from public view.
Also, there needs to be enough room for the life drawing model to do his poses and space for the hens to draw.
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We are a mixed gender/LGBT group – can we book with Butlers with Bums?
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Absolutely! We have a wide range of experience in hosting mixed and gay events! To ensure we select a suitable model for your group, please let us know 14 days prior to the booking if any males will be in attendance.
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Can I change the number of guests?
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If you wish to add additional guests at any point that is absolutely fine, however, we are unable to refund if your numbers decrease.
We suggest you book for the minimum number of confirmed guests and add others on at a later date.
The number of guests that you book for is the number that you will be required to pay for. Dropping in numbers is not possible once a booking is confirmed.
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What happens if my model is late?
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We recommended having at least an hour window after your finish time in case your butler is unable to arrive on time due to travel restrictions etc.
This doesn’t happen often but sometimes these situations occur.
Male Performers
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What will happen on the day of my booking?
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All our Male Performers check in with us on the morning of the booking so you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Your Performer will be in contact with you 5 – 10 minutes prior to their booked time and will telephone you once they are outside, keeping their arrival a surprise.
Please ensure that we are able to contact you at all times prior to your booking. If our models are unable to reach you, this may result in a loss of booking time or your booking being cancelled altogether.
Upon arrival, the performer will require a room to get changed in and be ready for a prompt start.
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Can I choose what my Performer wears?
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We can take preferences over what your performer comes dressed as, however, we cannot guarantee any particular costumes.
If you wish them to wear something particular we suggest that you provide this for them to wear.
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Once I’ve booked can I change the time or date of my booking?
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- If after the Booking Date, you wish to change the time there will be a $30.00 administration fee.
- If you wish to change the date there will be a $50 administration fee.
- If you wish to change the location of the Event there will be a $50 administration fee.
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Can I see a photo of my Performer?
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We know you can’t wait to meet your handsome hunk but due to the huge number of bookings, we have each week we don’t send images out.
We have the very best butlers and performers in Australia so we’re super confident you will be thrilled with who we allocate to you!
Plus we want you to be as surprised as the guest of honour – after all, you have put all the hard work in!
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Does he need somewhere to change?
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Yes, your performer will arrive at your accommodation fully clothed and will need a room to get changed into his cheeky butler attire. Preferably a bathroom. He will also need a safe place to put his belongings.
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Will my Male Performer come to a hired venue/bar?
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Yes! Your performer will come to any venue you choose providing that the venue itself has given full permission for him to attend.
Typically a house/flat, hen houses, cottages and private rooms in bars are popular venues. Your venue will need to be private and closed off from public view.
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How long will my Male Performer stay?
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Performers will stay for up to 15 minutes. After performing, they will take some photos with the bride, before leaving.
Due to the nature of the business, our performers are very busy and often work multiple jobs per night. Therefore, when booking please allow a 30-minute window for them to arrive.
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What happens if my Male Performer is late?
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We recommended having at least an hour window after your finish time in case your performer is unable to arrive on time due to travel restrictions etc.
This doesn’t happen often but sometimes these situations occur.