I don't live in DC, so I haven't personally hired Cocktail Ovations, but I have been in DC twice in…read morethe last several months, and both times, my friend Ava B. threw house parties with the help of Changa O. I wish I could hire her to tend bar at my house parties in LA. She's awesome, and seems to make hosting an absolute breeze. Changa's rate is reasonable, and she shows up with a car full of bartending supplies, everything from mixers to folding table. Her basic package goes for $275 for three hours, and that includes an hour-long consultation, a signature cocktail, juices and sodas, cordials and liqueurs, homemade infusions and purées, garnishes, napkins, bar supplies, ice, coolers, etc. etc. She saves you a lot of headache and a long, involved shopping, and then makes your party run. She's skilled and professional. She makes a ginger margarita that is truly delicious. I was staying with Ava the night of that second party, so I was around for the wrap-up, and we ended up talking with Changa and another guest for a while at the end of the night. I know I'm Yelping her business, but it's worth noting that Changa herself is a very warm, thoughtful, intelligent person, someone you'd totally want at your party. If you're looking to hire a bartender in the DC area, call Cocktail Ovations immediately.

Changa, from Cocktail Ovations, did a wonderful job at a Stock the Bar Bridal Shower I hosted! She…read moreshared tips on how to make a few drinks, let the girls get involved, made drinks for everyone, and even shared her recipes! She was on time, friendly, and cleaned up when she was through. Very pleased. My guests commented how much fun everything was! Thanks, Changa!

The Alexandria Aces Collegiate Baseball Club, an IRS-deemed 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation,…read morehas teamed up with Jon Hoffmeyer and Mobile Event Bars for three events, this year, and each and every one has been a tremendous success. Jon has a very top-shelf, first-class operation, with Mobile Event Bars, which has significantly enhanced the Alexandria Aces' profile in our community. The outstanding craftsmanship of Jon's work with each of his bars shows that he really cares about making events stand out and shine, so-much-so that many of our fans have personally asked us for more information about Mobile Event Bars for their upcoming events, receptions and parties in and around Alexandria. Jon's attention-to-detail and personal interest in our goals of what we wanted to achieve for each of our events helped our ball club reach out to a wider fan base of our community, that, in turn, prospectively will bring more fans into our ball park next summer. The Alexandria Aces will continue to work with Jon and build a long-lasting partnership with him and Mobile Event Bars for many years to come. We sincerely endorse Mobile Event Bars and highly recommend Jon's business. He's top shelf! To aptly use a great baseball cliche, Jon is really 'hitting 'em out of the ball park', with Mobile Event Bars! Pat Malone Co-Founder Alexandria Aces Collegiate Baseball Club www.alexandriaaces.org

We have used Mobile Event Bars on many occasions and have always been extremely pleased with the…read morequality of the bar as well as the level of service we have received. Equipment is always on site and ready to go when promised and picked up when agreed upon. The bar brings a level of sophistication to any outdoor event and allows our bar staff to do their job quickly and efficiently. Can not overstate how highly we recommend Mobile Event Bars.

Avoid TL Bartending. One month before our wedding, they cancelled. While Tony was initially…read morefriendly and responsive, Larissa was curt and slow to communicate. They clearly don't work well together. Timeline of Issues: * June 2024: Tony provided a quote and contract for our wedding bar service (champagne, one beer, one specialty cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages; we'd buy and deliver). Deposit sent. * January 2025: Email detailed drink selections and our plan to potentially rent glassware (as they only offered disposable). * March 2025: Communication turned cold. They claimed the original quote was only for champagne pouring and that our requests were outside the scope, despite months of clear communication. They insisted on a revised contract with an added fee, even though our needs hadn't significantly changed (we were even willing to forgo rented glassware). It seemed Larissa, who hadn't been involved initially, disagreed with Tony's pricing. * Late April 2025: We coordinated inventory drop-off with Tony (Chick-fil-A in Leesburg). When we inquired about a cocktail tasting, Larissa said we'd need to book a private event at a bar. We declined. * Hours Before Inventory Drop-off: We received a cancellation email and Venmo refund with a vague text citing "further consideration" and differing expectations. They didn't respond to our requests for clarification. Their unprofessionalism and last-minute cancellation caused significant stress. Do not hire TL Bartending.

We called for a last minute event. They obviously weren't able to support since it was less than a…read moreday away, but they did what mattered--connected us with folks that could help and took the time to check their schedule to see if it was possible. Great customer service!!!

I've never hired a bartender for a party before, but my husband's 40th birthday was a great…read moreoccasion. We interviewed Amiel Lilley and immediately hired him for our 1920s themed party. He has a very easy going yet professional attitude, and was going to come half an hour early to set up. He got a little lost so he showed up right when the party started, but good thing my guests are fashionable and late, lol. He immediately went into set up mode, and changed into costume that added to our themed party. He brought his own equipment and was very efficient in serving numerous guests concurrently. My guests loved interacting with him and it looked like he was having a good time as well. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better bartender, and I'm hoping that I can throw another event so I can hire him again!!

I'm not a big drinker, but I love a good drink every now and again. As a result I really don't know…read morea lot about ordering drinks, so I tend to ask the staff what drinks they recommend whenever I go out. The bartender that served me that day said they were offering oyster shooters at that particular event, so I tried them for the first time. They were so tasty that I just kept ordering them! Be careful though. They pack a punch and are very deceiving. I made sure I got the guy's card so I can use them for my daughter's college graduation party this summer. I highly recommend you use these traveling bartenders for your next event. #Awesome

Nicole has been amazing! She is very professional and she not only helped with the bartending…read moreservices, but also helped with setting up food we ordered and cleaning up later on! We could depend on her services without a doubt and her drinks are amazing! Highly recommend

Nicole is very professional and organized. She made drinks and desserts for our Galentine's event…read more ALL of our guests were wow'd and blown away by her drinks and food! Her set up was so pretty and glam. Totally recommend everyone to hire Nicole!

I had Amayah at Flights Mobile Bar bartend a company party for me on St.Patties Day. The service…read morewas extraordinary, and she also had the perfect drinks to match the occasion! Amayah put so much work and effort into making this evening for us less stressful. Anything we had questions about she was able to answer them! I would absolutely recommend having her host any type of party in the future! I know I'll have her back soon!

From the owner: Flights Mobile Bar offers a one-of-a-kind bartending experience that is guaranteed to elevate your…read moreevent to the next level. I am an experienced bartender who will work with you to create a personalized cocktail menu that perfectly matches your taste. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, or private party, I am here to provide you with the highest quality service possible.

We could not have been happier with ALD. We had a two day wedding (Jewish first day, Hindu second…read moreday) with various setups and locations, many moving pieces. Throughout we were blown away by how professional, friendly, and efficient the ALD staff were, not only when everything went to plan but also when they had to improvise a few times. They carried out all of their actual duties faultlessly, and we also got the intangible but clear sense that the employees were truly happy with their treatment by the company and invested in the success of our event! HIGHLY recommended.

From the owner: ALD Event Solutions is a growing event staffing company that believes attention to detail will…read morepromote sophisticated experiences. Our mission is to develop fun and interactive events that are not considered average social events.

Twinleaf Catering did our Farewell Brunch after our…read moredaughter and son in laws wedding. They delivered the food I ordered on time, set it up and very polite. We ordered fresh fruit skewers, mini quiches, muffins, and breakfast burritos that did not disappoint! Food for 50 and we had left overs. I would only recommend asking or buying more sterno's since they ran out of fire.

We hired Twinleaf Caterers for our 40th Anniversary party. They were on time and had everything…read moreset up when we arrived. The food was excellent and we got several compliments on it. Leticia and Seby were excellent and very attentive to everything. Leticia was especially helpful and even stayed a bit later offering to help us take down tables and other things, which wasn't necessary because we had a crew of our own people there ready to do it.. She was outstanding. I really appreciated everything she did and also offering to help us after hours. I also appreciated the Event Coordinator's excpertise and help (Emily Delauter) in many areas, as I have never planned a big event before! She was extremely responsive and helpful. I would definitely use Twinleaf Caterers again should the occasion arise.

Cannot recommend Martinez Bar enough. The staff was excellent from start to finish. Just such a…read moredelight and brought a ton of energy throughout the entire evening. Great drinks, excellent service, the best vibes. Absolutely hire them if you want to take your even to the next level.

From the owner: Elevate your celebrations with Martinez Mobile Bar and Events, the premier catering service…read morespecializing in handcrafted cocktails for weddings, corporate functions, and all special occasions. Their insured and certified bartenders bring the party directly to you, serving Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC with flair and expertise. Experience unforgettable gatherings personalized with delicious drinks and exceptional service.