How to Set Up a Minibar

Pick out a container for the minibar. Mini refrigerators are often used in hotel rooms and can be placed in guest rooms as well. A cheaper option that doesn't use any electricity is a fancy cigar or stationery box or a serving tray.

Line snacks on or in what's to serve as your minibar. Select a variety of different sweet, salty, signature and healthy snacks, such as brand-name candies, dried fruit packages, pretzels, chips and nuts. If the minibar is being set up for someone specific, pick his or her favorite snacks.

Place fruit in a basket. A fruit basket can be included in the minibar even if it isn't in the same container with your snack options.

Place water and different beverages in your minibar. Alcoholic beverage options can be included. If any guest could be under the age of 21, keep the alcoholic options in a locked refrigerator or place a wine list in the room and allow guests to order these options. Drinks are best served cold. If you don't have a refrigerator, add a small pail or wine bucket to the minibar that each guest can fill with ice at leisure.

Set water, wine and other appropriate glasses on a serving tray. Alcohol-related glassware is not necessary if alcohol is not part of the minibar.

Take inventory of the items placed in the minibar. This is imperative if you are charging the guests for any snacks they eat. In a guest room, a proper inventory also pinpoints your guests' favorite snacks and allow you to restock accordingly.