There are two questions I’m asked constantly at events.
Not the complicated ones.
The practical ones.
How much Prosecco do I actually need?
Why does red wine give me a headache?
Both come up again and again, whether I’m hosting for 15 people or 150.
Here’s the short version, based on what I see in real rooms.
The Prosecco rule
A standard bottle gives you 6 glasses.
That’s the number I always plan around.
From there, it depends on timing:
15-minute welcome drink:
1 glass per guest
45-minute reception:
1.5 to 2 glasses per guest
Simple, but this is where most events go wrong.
Under-order, and the energy drops quickly.
Over-order slightly, and everything feels calm, generous, well-run.
A few consistent patterns:
Sparkling is always the fastest to disappear
No food = quicker refills
Properly chilled wine makes all the difference
If you want exact bottle numbers and planning breakdowns:
The red wine myth
“I can’t drink red wine.”
I hear this at almost every tasting.
And in most cases, it isn’t true.
It’s usually not red wine, it’s the style.
The common triggers tend to be:
Higher alcohol
Heavier tannins
Bigger, more powerful reds
If that’s what you’ve been drinking, it makes sense.
But change the style, and everything shifts.
Start with:
Pinot Noir, lighter, softer, more balanced
Beaujolais, fresh, low tannin, easy to drink
Bardolino, delicate, lifted, very drinkable
Same category. Completely different experience.
If you want the full explanation:
A venue I'd host a tasting at this summer
If you’re thinking about a wine tasting or client event, this is one to have on your list: Pyro.
The Borough location works immediately, central, easy, and ideal for after-work events.
But more importantly, the space works for how I host.
There’s a natural flow between open areas, covered sections and semi-private zones, which allows for a tasting that feels structured without being static. Guests can move, taste, and talk, which is exactly where these events come to life.
I’d host this as:
A summer wine tasting with fresher, lighter styles
A Wine Safari format across different areas
Or a standing networking tasting with curated stations
The atmosphere already does a lot of the work, you layer in the right wines, and the whole evening comes together effortlessly.
If you’re planning something this summer, this is a very strong option.
If you’ve got something coming up, summer events, client entertaining, team dinner, get in touch!
Email:
elizabeth@elizabethandwine.com
Thanks
Elizabeth
Founder, Elizabeth & Wine
📸 @elizabethwinegirl
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Elizabeth & Wine specializes in client entertaining, leadership events, office openings, International Women’s Day, and end-of-year celebrations.