To be honest, I was initially hesitant about joining a bartending school; I had heard from others…read morethat what you get out of it, experience and knowledge-wise, wasn't worth the money, time, and effort. However, I definitely don't think that anymore. I am incredibly grateful I enrolled, despite what I had heard, and finished the course! Not only did I receive hands on experience by practicing in their mock bar, but I also was able to learn all types of cocktails, alcohol types, brands, and liqueurs etc quickly. For someone like me, I like to make sure I know how to do things before I get thrown into situations; learning as I go in a work setting can be nerve-wracking so I was very pleased to be able to build up confidence in my pours and counts before I started bartending events. For me, this type of training was imperative before attempting to work at a restaurant. NBS staff is knowledgeable as it gets when it comes to the craft. They're there to encourage and help you whenever you have questions while practicing, which has been helpful to me. They don't just teach you how to make drinks, but they also educate you on how to address customer service situations too (i.e. a very drunk customer and needing to cut them off). They touch all bases in this course. The lessons are very easy to take in and the class schedules are flexible to your own needs. You could finish the course in two weeks if you really put your mind to it, or you can take it slower like I did. Either way, I'm very happy with my decision to have gone to NBS. I've learned so much and now I have been working steadily for events for them! Don't let people tell you bartending school isn't worth it! It definitely is!

Working w Natl Bartender Staffing helped make my party planning much easier! They promptly replied…read moreto my email questions, provided me a list of items to purchase-based upon my guest numbers-, and were courteous and helpful. Robert B arrived early to our event, prepared w his Hawaiian shirt to go w our Luau theme. He set up organizing his bar, mixed up delicious drinks, and put our guests at ease so we could have a most FUN party! Robert B even gave our neighbor's dog treats so he'd quit barking and it worked! I'd definitely call this agency again and request Robert B for another event. Thank you!

Excellent. In every single way. Kevin was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish…read more He went above and beyond in so many ways. His presence made our party truly phenomenal. I can't wait to hire him again!

Kevin and the Tin Shakers team truly made the bar service at our wedding memorable and delicious!…read moreWe had two signature cocktails themed after our kitties that were devised and materially provided by a family friend; Tin Shakers crew collaborated with us to make sure they looked and tasted phenomenal. It was truly a collaborative effort. Drink service was easy and swift, providing spirits and beverages for all within a short timeframe. On top of that, Kevin and co. really brought their positivity and professionalism to the wedding day with style and kindness. Additionally, when our catering company was late and sent fewer people than they had originally contracted for, The Tin Shakers team stepped in to help solve the short by assisting with service at the buffet. Highly recommend Tin Shakers for all your elevated and tasty drink service needs!

Cannot say enough how lucky we feel to have found Alanna! A to Z Mobile bartenders truly made our…read morewedding reception so special! Our guests could not stop saying how amazing they were! Not only did they provide amazing service, they were so friendly and just all around amazing! If you're on the fence about what bartending services you should go with, look no further!

Alanna was incredible. Her bartending services made our entire event a success! We can't say enough…read moreabout her. She is an incredibly talented and professional bartender, with superior drink knowledge, resourcefulness, and creativity. Not only was she warm and friendly to our guests but she was also pivotal in helping plan the drink services and supplies. She consulted on the drink menu, carefully selecting appropriate drinks for the crowd and purpose of the event. She told us how much of each alcohol and other supplies she would need based on the number of guests. She arrived on time and set up her bar beautifully! She inspired us to host more events!

Had a wonderful experience! Little Sips came on time, had an incredibly cute set up which included…read morea menu, flowers and fabulous glassware! The drinks were delicious and served efficiently. Highly recommend them for your next event!

How do you customize a bar for celebrating a doctorate in chemistry? You hire Little Sips and watch…read moreAngela create magic of course! From customizing the drink menu to providing the most beautiful flowers, elevating the event to a whole new level. Little Sips made the night so memorable for our family. They have a gift for making EVERY event amazing, no matter the theme. You will not be disappointed.

I hired a bartender from Night & Day Productions after finding them online for a showroom event I…read morewas planning. Our longtime service company had recently gone out of business and we were looking for a staffing agency that could provide us with high end service for frequent work events to a high-end clientele. Not only was it a clinch to book through Night & Day but the invoicing, service and follow up was a breeze. Everyone we dealt with was so accommodating and our bartender was absolutely wonderful, going above and beyond his outlined duties (cleaning up glassware and dishes between pouring drinks, keeping his bar impeccably clean and tidy, being kind and gracious whiling smiling to everyone, and arriving over an hour early after over-estimating impossibly Los Angeles traffic). We will definitely be calling Night & Day again in the future and greatly look forward to working with them!

I needed a last minute reservation for a bartender for a rooftop party I was hosing, Night and day…read moreProd. hooked me up with Brittany who was just great. Not only she was very charming but mostly efficient and and professional. All of my 50 guest were very impressed and it was a success ! Thank you again Brittany and N&D P

So I attended a Halloween party and Krystle's Kocktails was the bar service. Krystle was so…read morepersonable and friendly and likes to have fun with the crowd. And not to mention she can make some good drinks! :-) If you're ever looking for a mobile bartending service in the 805- she's your go to gal.

We could not have asked for a better bartender! Krystle made serving 200+ guests look easy! All of…read moreour guests were greeted with a smile and a great personality at the bar. She is so easy to communicate with and to get a hold of. Our venue required endless vendor insurance paperwork, and she did it all without ever complaining. Overall great person to work with! Cannot thank you enough Krystle!

Justin, the owner of Wandering Spirits, was incredibly easy to work with for our beautiful wedding…read morein Santa Barbara, from the initial outreach, to catering to our specific requests of our signature drinks, and to taking care of us and all our guests on our special day. The biggest selling point for us selecting Wandering Spirits was the bar carts. There's three to choose from, each one with a different look and size. We loved how the one we chose fit in with our theme. We were impressed with the quality and care the crew put into making the drinks, and all our guests were very happy!

I was at a local event in Ventura and I feel so grateful that I was able to experience Wandering…read moreSpirits! Sometimes I go to various places, and the people behind the counter are extremely rude and are lacking personability. Justin and Marissa are incredible at what they do! I feel like they are reviving life in the 805 (and wherever they go). Super down to earth, very personable and helpful and they know how to serve as tastemakers - and... They are the real deal when it comes to Mixology! Let me put it this way... even though I'm not in recovery, I gave up drinking over two decades ago. It's not difficult to put together a tasty beverage. When you have people who are fabulous to what they do (including providing a quality customer experience), why wouldn't anyone want to support a business who helps others feel great? They had no problem making something unique for me - and they did such a fantastic job! The beverage I received was absolutely flavorful, and I could see it turning heads! These guys have a fabulous selection, they know how to treat other as well and there's a reason why they are in business! Justin and Marissa - thank you for doing what you do and thank you for being so awesome! You definitely know how to help others feel welcome and you're helping enhance their experience by what you do. Keep up the great work and I look forward to supporting you guys super soon!

Jonny and his team of bartenders and servers were awesome! My husband and I were SO happy with…read moretheir service. Jonny made two killer specialty cocktails (blood orange margarita and whiskey cocktail) for us and multiple guests said how delicious they were. Guests also mentioned how personable him and his team were. They dressed stylish and professional and had good quality equipment and many different bars available for rent. Throughout the whole planning process, Jonny was extremely responsive, flexible, and fun to work with. Because of this, there was zero stress and 100% belief that he was going to do a great job on our big deal. We cannot thank him and his team enough for helping make our day so perfect!

Jonny and Pour SB bartended my wedding this past May and I can't praise him and his staff enough…read more Jonny was very communicative throughout the planning process and was always so nice and friendly, which I really appreciated while in the depths of my wedding-related stress. The bartenders that worked at the wedding were so friendly and nice (per my husband, they were also very cool and funny) and were so quick and efficient with their setup and their service throughout the wedding. Jonny put together a beautiful and delicious bar service. I am picky when it comes to alcohol, wine and beer especially, and Jonny totally understood my vision and executed everything excellently. For the wine, I told him the types of wine that I wanted (in this case, Rose, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir) and Jonny found excellent bottles for great prices. He also hooked things up with beer from one of Santa Barbara's breweries, which was very important to me. The signature cocktails were incredible, with everything made from scratch. I had to try everything because it was all so good, and the morning-after headache was totally worth it! My husband (and our guests) also couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. My "dream vision" for my wedding, more than anything else, was that it would turn into the most rollicking-good-time ever and Jonny and his team were crucial in making that a reality. Everyone had the best time and I know that we have Pour SB to thank!!

Fantastic experience!!! Jude was amazing to work with. His…read morestaff was friendly, professional, communicative, looked ahead to see what needed to be done, all around a great group to work alongside. I highly recommend Top Shelf Services!

If you want your event to run with military-precision smoothness, Top Shelf will come through to…read moreensure a worry-free and enjoyable event! There are no amount of recommendations that would be sufficient for the amount of stress that Jude and his crew alleviate. They've seen and done it all. We definitely leaned on their expertise to get us through the planning and event. We hired them for our day-of wedding coordination as well as rehearsal the day prior to make sure details were buttoned up. From coming up with a graceful solution to reuse our ceremony chairs as reception seating to help meet our budget, to making sure no homeless people interrupted the celebration, and even as far as providing props for the photo booth, Jude was there every step of the way to make sure our day was perfect. And it was. Even my type-A wife wasn't allowed to check-in every 15 minutes to make sure we were on schedule! Thank you a MILLION times over, Jude and staff! Please check out the photos of the incredible scene they help set.

Cantina Alegre bartending was truly one of the best vendors we worked with for our wedding this…read morelast weekend! From the initial inquiry all the way through the event, they were responsive, communicative, organized, and paid attention to every single detail we mentioned. They flawlessly served 180 guests during our 1.5 hour cocktail hour and 4.5 hour reception, and every drink was delicious. Eduardo worked closely with us to customize our signature cocktails and even created a personalized menu that perfectly matched our wedding theme. They went above and beyond by decorating the bar with black bows and including custom cocktail stirrers with our initials -- such thoughtful touches that made everything feel extra special. Their candy shot was AMAZING and definitely a guest favorite. But the real hit of the night was their shot cart and the light-up "Just Married" sign -- it kept the party going and had everyone so excited and engaged all night long! Our guests could not stop raving about how friendly, personable, and fun the bartenders were. On top of that, they were punctual, professional, and made the entire experience completely stress-free. I'm genuinely sad we won't be seeing them anytime soon because working with Eduardo and the entire team was such a pleasure. If you're looking for the best bartenders in California, please contact Cantina Alegre. Wishing Eduardo and the bartenders continued success in all of their future endeavors!

We hired Cantina Alegre to serve at our Wedding in Van Nuys CA and they were the absolute best!…read more Our guests had a blast, enjoyed the delight drinks and could not stop talking about their professionalism and service! The whole experience was incredible from the initial inquiry, quote, shopping lists and day of service. What I appreciate the most was there was never a bottle neck or line at the bar, guests got their drinks and able to enjoy our event! They even went above and beyond by bringing me and my husband drinks to our table. I would 100% book them again and will recommend to everyone!