Events by Lissa/ Desert Occasions
4.5
Serves Tempe, AZ
27 years in business
Picture this: You’re hosting the event of the year — a wedding, a milestone birthday, a crucial corporate gathering. You've poured your heart into every detail: the venue, the food, the ambiance. But there’s one element that can truly make or break the experience — the service.
As the host, you want to be present. You want to enjoy the moment, mingle with your guests, and create lasting memories — not worry about lukewarm drinks, missed cues, or servers who seem disengaged. You want a team you can trust, so your only job is to celebrate.
Hi, I’m Lissa, founder and operator of Events by Lissa. After decades in the hospitality industry, I’ve seen it all — the late nights, the underpaid talent, the make-it-work chaos behind the scenes. But I’ve also seen what’s possible when skilled, motivated professionals are treated with fairness and respect.
That’s what sets us apart.
At Events by Lissa, we’ve built a team of experienced servers, bartenders, and restaurant managers who currently work in some of Arizona’s best restaurants — and they’re eager to bring that same energy, care, and expertise to your event.
Here’s our secret: I work with very little overhead, which means I’m able to generously compensate our staff — and that makes all the difference.
When servers feel valued, they show up — fully. They're attentive, professional, and proactive. They smile, anticipate needs, and elevate the atmosphere. This isn’t just a feel-good policy — it’s a smart business strategy that directly benefits you and your guests.
So if you want to feel confident, relaxed, and proud of the experience you're giving your guests — check out our photos, read our reviews, and let’s make your event unforgettable.
With Events by Lissa,
Bringing People Places and Parties Together
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The Cocktail Crew (Scottsdale)
4.5
Serves Tempe, AZ
5 years in business
🍸 The Cocktail Crew brings the party to life! Based in Scottsdale, AZ, we’re a top-tier bartending service known for our charming, professional, and downright magnetic team of bartenders. Each Crew member is hand-selected for their cocktail skills, personality, and presence — because we believe the bar should be a highlight of your event, not an afterthought. Every bartender is licensed, insured, background-checked, and trained to make sure your experience is seamless, elevated, and unforgettable.
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Muddle Fresh Luxury Bar & Event Planning Services
4.5
Serves Tempe, AZ
8 years in business
Check out our IG @muddlefresh
We are Muddle Fresh a Luxury Bar and Event Planning company.
Muddle Fresh stands as the pinnacle of luxury event planning, boasting a diverse portfolio including a luxury mobile bar service, comprehensive event rentals, and design expertise. Our passion thrives on curating extraordinary experiences for our clients, making each event an unforgettable affair. Infused with love for what we do, our commitment has earned us consistent five-star ratings across various platforms.
All Bar Packages include the following:
-set up and take down
-4 hours of service by ONE Title IV certified & experienced bartender
-Beautiful wood crafted bar (White or Black)
-Juice mixes: Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry and Grapefruit
-Soda Package: coke, diet, sprite, Tonic and Club Soda
- Hand squeezed lime and lemon juice to make any cocktail.
-Garnishes: lemons and limes, Cherries and specialty herb.
-Hydration Station (Only providing 2 gallons per 50 guest)
-all specialty ingredients for two custom signature cocktails- including scratch syrups, fresh juices, and unique garnishes
-plastic drinkware, straws, napkins, ice
-a custom visual menu
Pricing per guest:
0-25 $1000 ($250 an hour)
26-50 $1200 ($300 an hour)
51-75 $1400 ($350 an hour)
76-100 $1800 ($450 an hour)
101-125 $2100 ($525 an hour)
126- 150 $2600 ($650 an hour)
150+ starts at $3200 (Can Vary)
We take care of everything for you and your guest. The only thing we cannot provide is the alcohol as it is a state law. Hiring us relieves the stress of your party planning duties. We also have 5 stars on all our platforms for a reason.
Other Packages and Services we offer:
Mimosa Bar with Champagne Cart $750
Indulge in a lovely display of champagne, fresh juices, and organic, blueberries, strawberries, and oranges with our most popular bar cart Bevy.
This Mimosa Bar Package Includes the following:
Bevy - Our most insta famous Champagne cart for 3 hours
-4 fresh squeezed juices-Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Cranberry
-Fresh fruit and fruit bowls to garnish your mimosa (Strawberries, blueberries, grapefruit and oranges)
-Mimosa Flutes
-Mimosa bar decoration set up such as flowers, customized banner and much more
-Ice to keep your juices and champagne
-Custom Straws
-Juice tags
-Sparkling Water to add an extra Fizz to your drink
We set it all up and we clean it up as well. At arrival we serve your first round and than leave you to enjoy the mimosas with your squad.
This set up is great for groups of 10 to 20
Mixology Class $70 per person
We bring the classroom and the party to you! Once you book us. We reach out to you and go over the details of the 3 cocktails you would like to learn how to craft and pick your preferred music playlist along with your Bach theme colors.
On the day of the mixology class. We arrive a few minutes early. We set up and decorate the area to make it Instagram worthy customized to fit your Bach theme with your preferred playlist.
We bring full bar kits for each bride squad member that gives you the necessary tools to craft each signature drink.
We also line up a variety of cute garnishes to enhance your drink experience.
Garnishes include fresh fruits, dehydrated fruits, scented flowers, drink clips, colorful drink rim options, glitter sugar and much more.
In addition, we bring cute cocktail cups to match cocktail of choice, ice, and handmade organic fresh drink mixes along with an array of simple syrups such as rosemary, basil, and mint simple syrup to enhance the flavor of your drinks.
For all you whiskey and smokey drink lovers. We also have the option of bringing a drink smoker to the class.
No max class size!
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Stephanie’s AmaZing Bartending
4.5
Serves Tempe, AZ
4 years in business
HI I am Stephanie living in Arizona and from WA state I am a caring and fun bartender who wants to do whatever it takes for you and your guests to have a fun and safe celebration. I love weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties and have worked for over 15 years as a bartender serving all types of clients and doing all events big and small. I will work with you to create a drink menu or you can give me your drink preference and we can come up with something together. RECENTLY ADDED my WA state licensed bartenders onto my team so we can do parties out there now as well.
Hablamos español quinces, fiestas. Todos.
I am working with my mocktail specialist to create a curative and creative NON ALCOHOLIC but delicious and beautiful menu as well so stay tuned and please ask questions if you have any ideas.
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1. What services do bartenders provide?
Bartenders prepare, mix, and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at bars, events, and parties.
2. Can I hire bartenders for private events?
Yes, bartenders can be hired for weddings, corporate events, parties, and other private gatherings.
3. Do bartenders customize drink menus?
Many bartenders offer customized drink menus tailored to the event theme and guest preferences.
4. What qualifications do professional bartenders have?
Professional bartenders typically have training in mixology, customer service skills, and necessary alcohol service certifications.
5. How far in advance should I book a bartender?
It's best to book a bartender several weeks to a month in advance to ensure availability, especially for busy seasons.
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