I am the co-owner of an immersive traveling art experience and was looking to hire a traveling bar for our opening nights and after literally everyone I know giving glowing reviews of the folks with Smedevents, I contacted them to see if they would work our event.
The prices were super reasonable and the professionalism of the person I spoke with, Sarah, really made feel like what she had to offer was quality for the cost. I didn't want to hire some irresponsible and sloppy bar for our opening night. There were literally news media there that made this event especially important.
She went on to discuss the specialty cocktails they would procure custom to our event. Dude, I was so pumped! She even gave me tips on how I could save more money with different drink options and even the legalities of have a mobile bar and what permits I would have to acquire. I literally couldn't have begun to think of this stuff myself. I thought I had my work cut out for me. I don't even think she knew how much relief I got just from our initial conversation.
We hired them immediately and within a day she sent us the names and qualifications of the the two bartenders who would be working that night. I have never heard of anyone do that before, granted I bad never hired a bar before.
I really loved how they were also willing to wear costumes we selected to match the theme of our event and they even allowed us to decorate their stand/bar to also match. How cool is that?! I felt like we were so lucky to come across this business.
Unfortunately, my business partners decided to forego a bar at this event. They wanted to emphasize a family-friendly atmosphere and felt that an open bar would draw a younger and more rambunctious crowd. I understand where they were coming from, but if it was my choice Smedevents would have been our go-to mobile bar service for every special event we curated. I feel like their professionalism would have kept our vibe intact, but alas I am only a 4th of the deciding party.
I recommend them to anyone I know looking for alcohol at their events. I know I am responsible for a couple of their bookings and my friends have told me that their service is exceptional. I had no doubt.
I am having a wedding next year and will make a mad dash to hire them.
I have attached snippets of my conversation with Sarah. read more