PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Sommelier cost in the UK
£200–£400 per event. Typically £200.
A sommelier for a private event costs £200 to £400, and £200 is a common fee for a hosted tasting of about an hour. Event length, guest numbers, whether wine is supplied and VAT decide the final price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a sommelier cost in the UK?
| Low end | £200 | a short tasting at home |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £200 | what most people pay |
| High end | £400 | a longer event with wine service |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Event length — a short tasting costs less than a sommelier serving a full dinner
- Guest numbers — larger events may need a second sommelier or extra staff
- Wine supplied — wine bought through the sommelier is charged on top of the fee
- Venue — hosting at a wine merchant or bar may include the room and glassware
- VAT — sommeliers and venues registered for VAT add 20% to the fee
- Experience — senior and award-winning sommeliers charge more
WHAT YOU GET
What a sommelier booking includes
Takes: Usually one to three hours on the night. Not included: Wine, glassware hire, venue hire and VAT are usually charged separately from the sommelier's fee.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common sommelier bookings
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How to pay less
- Book a shorter sommelier-led tasting rather than full dinner service
- Hold the sommelier event at home and supply glassware yourself
- Keep the guest list modest so a single sommelier can host, as larger events may need extra staff
Before you book
- Agree the sommelier's fee, the wines and whether VAT is included
- Check the venue's alcohol licence or whether a Temporary Event Notice is needed
- Tell the sommelier about guest numbers, food and dietary needs
- Confirm glassware, chilling and serving arrangements in advance
Sommelier cost: questions people ask
Usually £200 to £400, with £200 a common fee for a hosted tasting. Longer events and VAT increase the cost.
Most tastings run about one to three hours. Dinner service can take longer.
A private tasting for guests at home usually does not. Selling alcohol or charging for tickets needs a licensed venue, or a Temporary Event Notice in England and Wales and an occasional licence in Scotland.
Yes. Many sommeliers work with private chefs to match wines to each course.
Wine, glassware, venue hire and VAT are usually extra. Ask for a full quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK wine merchant and event-planning price lists. Each sommelier sets their own fee.
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