I hired sweet and salty to bartend my birthday party at my house and I have to say it was the best…read moredecision I made. Not only did Tomas follow up with me right away when I reached out, but he collaborated with me to come up with a signature cocktail, along with sending me over a list of everything I needed to buy. He was so precise and attentive in continuing to follow up with me right up until the moment he arrived at my house. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed having this extra detail and experience for my birthday. All of my friends and family commented about how wonderful it was to have him here serving drinks and taking care of everybody. I will definitely be having him back. They are amazing !!! Thank you again Tomas for making my birthday celebration so special !!

We used Sweet & Salty's service for my sister's welcome party, and they were absolutely fantastic…read morefrom start to finish. Tomas was quick to respond and professional af. They brought their own sleek, fully equipped bar setup, which really elevated the atmosphere of the event. One of the standout aspects was how collaborative and thoughtful they were. They helped us curate a custom cocktail menu based on our preferences, and even provided a detailed shopping list for all the alcohol, mixers, and garnishes we needed. It made prep incredibly easy. The bartenders were professional, friendly, and kept the drinks flowing smoothly all night. Several guests commented on how good the cocktails were! Would 100% use them again for future events. They made it totally stress-free and worth every penny. Highly recommend!

This was our 2nd year using BarFly for our Halloween party and it won't be our last. Shannon is…read morevery well organized. They set up early in the day so nothing was rushed. Extra touches - like decor at the bar - were awesome. Ryan staffed our bar and we couldn't have been more pleased! He even created 2 specialty cocktails for us - one with fresh rosemary from his own garden. He took extra special care of all of our guests - but especially me and my husband who were hosting and sometimes didn't have a chance to make it over to the bar. He came to us. We will only use BarFly from here on out.

We hired BarFly for our April wedding at the Carlsbad Flower Fields and had a great experience!…read more Shannon is knowledgeable and patient. She worked with us on creating the menu that we LOVED. Her handcrafted margarita was also the best margarita we have tasted. On the day of, she had the foresight of bringing plastic shot glasses though we didn't request them, because she knew impromptu shots happen at weddings lol. She was also very thoughtful. She dropped by the sweetheart table during the event to see if we wanted anything else, since she knew we were tied up with all the programming. Our experience working with BarFly was seamelss and easy. We highly recommend this company to others!

Melissa created a magical experience, to this day we talk about it. I celebrated my 45 year…read morebirthday at our home having a mixologist come in and teach us how to make 3 drinks. I found her on instagram, I loved how much effort she put in everything. I reached out to her, she replied promptly, we talked over the phone to get all the details squared away. She blew me out of the water. She was not only kind and extremely talented. The amount of knowledge and creativity she applied to my experience was beyond on what I imagined. The drinks were extremely balanced. She made her own syrup, her own dehydrated fruit decor. The set up was impressive. The service she provided my guest was a definite 5 star!! She had personality, she had everyone engaged. The gift boxes were amazing. This birthday experience was the best ! Thank again Melissa.

From the beginning, Melissa was an absolute dream come true to work with! I was lucky enough to…read morehave her serving up magical cocktails and mocktails at my mid-century/50th birthday celebration in Palm Springs in February and she truly exceeded all expectations in every way. We had a great initial consultation discussing the theme of my event, my likes and dislikes, etc, and I just immediately felt comfortable leaving my vision and inspiration in her creative and capable hands. I'm so glad I did! Melissa brought my dreams to life in such a beautiful and thoughtful way with attention to every detail and so much intentionality. The ingredients she uses are obviously fresh and made with love and her presentation is absolutely stunning. She even worked with me last minute to add on a mimosa bar for the morning after our celebration featuring edible flowers and a variety of fresh squeezed juices. Months later, my friends and family are still raving about how perfect she made our overall experience. Her pricing is sensible and easy to understand with no hidden fees or surprises. Look no further for your bartending needs - Melissa is the real deal and the very best of the best!

Exceptional bartender's & services! We recently hosted another anniversary/milestone party for 100…read morefamily members & friends. This was the 4th party we've hosted using Bartenders on Demand. Guests were raving once again about the exceptional bar services provided in addition to Bartenders on Demand's set up. Very impressive. Like this party & the previous one's we've hosted Bartenders on Demand they also impress. Would not hesitate to use them again for future parties. Thanks again for making our event so special!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking Bartenders on Demand for your event. My husband and I booked them for our…read morewedding and they were the best! My husbands only job was to look for a bartender and make payments for vendors. I was a little nervous on letting him look for one vendor because I'm picky and love exceptional service. Our venue only allowed two signature cocktails and the rest beer/seltzer/wine. Robert gave us options on services - whether we bought the alcohol or him and his team did.The team was an absolute blast and our guests loved them. The ladies and Robert were so sweet and made delicious drinks! We love you Bartenders on Demand! Thank you Robert and the team :)

I used this company for my husbands Masquerade, and the staff that I received was amazing. They…read morecame ready to serve and had great attitudes from the start. The bartenders were very fast and kept the line moving. I was really happy with their professionalism and how they treated my guest. My server was awesome as well. She kept everything nice and neat, and made sure things were fully stocked at all times! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

We had originally planned to have Ryan host our photobooth at our wedding in April 2020, but due to…read moreCOVID, we postponed until 2021. Then my (now) husband and I found out we were pregnant and opted to cancel the wedding entirely. I reached out to Ryan in August letting him know and requesting a refund (since I had paid in full) of the amount minus the deposit. He responded, not a problem, but then I never received an email back on how I would get the refund. I've now followed up via email and phone call. Seems like he is ignoring me. I understand that this is a hard time for everyone, but to be withholding money over the deposit, is another level of low. I'd save my money and work with a more reliable and legitimate company.

I communicated with Steve on multiple occasions leading up to our wedding day in Temecula. Steve…read morearrived early to drop off supplies that day. Derek, who works with Steve, managed our wedding. Both did an amazing job and we couldn't have asked for better drinks or better bartenders . Bar none (no pun) these guys are the best at what they do. Jack

Steve and his team we're incredible! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience working with Steve for…read moreour rehearsal dinner welcome event and wedding night. They made amazing cocktails. She was super helpful to work with to go over the list of alcohol that we needed and helped create our menu!! All of our guests loved the bar! Highly highly recommend his bar services!!

This was the most poorly organized & operated program I've attended. The instructors and the owner…read moredo not communicate at all and both gave contradicting information to the students. Through my stay in this class the main instructor unprofessional as well as the owner of the program Patricia. The material that we were taught was half- assed. The entire program felt like a bait and switch and things that were promised simply did not exist. Besides that there was so much drama between the owner and the instructors and I never signed up for a soap opera drama. Please do NOT waste your money on this school and find a better option if you truly want to become a bartender

National Bartending School and Staffing is exactly what any aspiring bartender should be looking…read morefor. The program is well-structured, hands-on, and truly prepares you for real-world experience. Danika is an exceptional instructor--knowledgeable, supportive, and consistently brings positive energy to every class. Her guidance and advice made a significant impact on my learning. From my experience, this program is absolutely worth the time and investment.

Just hired first string to work the bar for our holiday party. They were on time and ready for the…read moreevent which was great. Unfortunately they could not handle the demand of our crowd through out the evening. We booked them for 300 guests and they ensured us the staff would be good to service them. We had 272 attendees so slightly less than we anticipated. The issue came about 1 hour into the event when we were faced with 30-40 waits for drinks. It continued to go downhill as they ran out of vodka and beers before 8:00, we started at 6:00. When I reached out to speak with them on it they did not call me back. I paid the invoice in full and then followed up with an email. They responded back with what appears to be a template email for complaints. Explaining how good they are and that it must just be that our guests like to drink. I HIGHLY recommend looking elsewhere for your bar services and if anyone from First String reads this, I would recommend not being rude in correspondence about issues and taking ownership instead.

I've had the pleasure of working with 1st String Bartending as a wedding coordinator then later as…read morea bride. 1st String was one of our preferred vendors while I was working at the venue, BRICK. Richard and his staff are THE BEST. They always came prepared with the best attitudes and were flexible which is key on wedding and event days when things may not go as scheduled. I felt confident recommending 1st String to clients because they were always reliable, not to mention affordable with top notch service. When it came my time for a wedding, 1st String was my first choice. Our venue was in LA so I got quotes from bar services up there but just didn't feel comfortable booking with anyone else. At our venue, new bar services must be vetted by the venue team and the business must come in for a walk through along with providing insurance. Richard was nothing but accommodating and took the steps to be an approved vendor. We booked a tasting at Salt Drift Pointe. We wanted to include Filipino ingredients like calamansi, pandan, and mango into our cocktails. The tasting experience was so fun and we were able to narrow it down to a Calamansi Mango Margarita and Calamansi Whiskey Sour. Richard also provided a full shopping list for us tailored to our bar menu. 1st String's bar package is customizable which is amazing since every event is different. We were able to choose disposable cups for the bar and glassware for the guest tables for water. I must mention that 1st String does more than bar service - they also offer event staffing. Our caterer could only do a drop off so we hired 1st String staff to run the buffet, bus, and clean. Our venue was pretty strict and Richard and his team did a phenomenal job with everything tasked to them. We can't thank them enough for ensuring everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a fun time. Seriously, they're the best!