Sue’s Bartending, Serving and Events
4.5
Serves Boston, MA
13 years in business
We will take care of everything!
We are qualified, experienced, responsible, reliable, friendly. My staff is all trained in high end restaurants and catering companies. We are here to make sure you can relax, enjoy your party, and mingle with your guests. With us working your party, you won't have to worry about anything, we will take care of everything! Everything.
*I also have liquor liability insurance, so you can trust you’re in good hands. I can provide you with an insurance certificate for your event if you need it for the venue. I am also Tips Certified and am ServSafe certified.
My team and I work independently and with caterers, chefs, and event planners. We can come to your home and heat up food and pass appetizers and set up at buffet for your cocktail party, or we can come to your hall and bartend, serve a sit down dinner, set up, and clean up. We do it all ~ and beyond. I work with the same small staff year round. We are a great team. We make you feel at home at your home; we leave your space cleaner than it was before we got there. We even take out the trash and recycling and will bring to your garage or dumpster.
What We Do:
~ Bar ~
• Bartend ~ wine, beer, hard liquor, cocktails
• Pair Wines with Food Menu
• Put Together a Drink Menu
• Can coordinate Liquor Delivery and Liquor Return for your Event if you choose
• Can coordinate Glassware Delivery for your Event if you choose
• We have a bar table, black linens, wine/ice buckets, wine/beer openers, shakers, muddlers, cutting boards. To rent my table/linens, it is $50/event. To rent one of my coolers for the event, it is $50/event.
I am happy to purchase ice, garnishes, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for event; will be additional cost obviously based on what is needed for event.
Day-of Coordination
—Vendor Coordination
—Set up / Clean up
—Greeting guests
—Set up décor
—Being the go to person for every little detail on the day of event
—Making sure the day runs smoothly.
~ Waitstaff/Serving/Food Management ~
• Cook and Prepare Food
• Set Up, Replenish, Monitor, and Clean Up Buffets
• Set Up, Monitor, Serve and Clean Up Dinner Parties
• Refill water glasses, Refill wine glasses (responsibly)
• Arrange, Serve, and Pass Appetizers. I have silver trays to rent for passing, they are $50 to rent 5 trays.
• Clean up, Dispose of, and Wash Plates and flatware
• Clean Dishes, Glassware, Everything
• Sweep and Clean floor/Vacuum
• Wipe down counters, oven, and anything else we touched!
• Coat Check
• Your kitchen will look cleaner after the party than it did before the party!
My rates are:
Per bartender:
--$55/hour/bartender, and it's a 4 hour minimum. This amount covers liquor liability insurance for the event.
Per waitstaff:
—$55/hour/staff, and it's a 4 hour minimum
Per griller:
—$55/hour/staff and it’s a 4 hour minimum
—There is travel time one way for any commute 45 minutes or more, which is $55/staff.
--To rent a table or cooler from me for the bar, the cost is $50/event.
--To rent trays for passing or bussing, it is $50/event.
--For parties 75 guests and over, 25% is automatically added to the final bill for staff gratuity. If the client feels the staff did an exceptional job, feel free to add more gratuity to the final bill.
My liability insurance covers $1,000,000 per person/$2,000,000 per aggregate. If the venue needs to be "additionally insured", there is an additional $150/fee as it is not included in my regular insurance policy.
*A 10% deposit and signed agreement is required in order for the job to be confirmed.*
*Our uniform is all black to be distinguished - black button down, black pants, black shoes.
**We are closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.**
I look forward to hearing from you and discussing your event!
Warm regards,
Sue Matthews
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5 O'clock Somewhere Bos- Mobile Bartending Service
4.5
Serves Boston, MA
5 years in business
We are TABC, TIPS certified and Insured Bartenders for: Weddings, Private events, Corporate events, and more! We take pride in our professional team of bartenders, mixology expertise, and ability to create your dream bar!
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Roaming Spirits and Mixology Bartending Services
4.5
Serves Boston, MA
1 year in business
As mobile bartenders, we bring the art of mixology directly to your event. With a portable bar setup and a curated selection of premium cocktail and mocktail recipes, we craft customized drinks to elevate your gathering. Whether it's a wedding, corporate function, or private party, we create unique libations that leave a lasting impression on your guests. Sit back, relax, and let us bring the party to you!
***PLEASE ONLY REACH OUT WITH SERIOUS INQUIRIES, THIS PLATFORM CHARGES US $$$ PER INQUIRY WHETHER WE ARE HIRED OR NOT***
Licensed and Insured 🤝
$250,000 Occurrence / $500,000 Aggregate
Can increase on a case by case basis.
We can provide COI by request.
Not just bartenders...
We can also provide Waitstaff, Catering, Security, Custom Signs, Backdrops & Displays, Decorators, Full Service Event Planning, and so much more!
~If we can't do it, we know someone who can! (Photographers, DJs, Florists, etc.)
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Time Travelers: Event Service (Boston)
4.5
Serves Boston, MA
3 years in business
We are 3 friends who decided to become bartenders together! We began our business in Texas and have expanded to Boston. We are available for private events, parties, and weddings. We are a fun group of people and are available any time of the day for events. We will do everything in our power to provide you with the best service possible! Message us if you have any questions!!
We are all appropriately certified to serve alcohol and food in Massachusetts!
We have general liability and liquor liability insurance!
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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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