What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Waitstaff starts at $50/hour/staff member.
Bartenders (beer/wine only) start at $70/hour/staff member
Bartenders (Full Liquor/Full Setup) start at $120/hour/staff member
Events are priced per hour per staff member depending on your service style and guest count. We usually require a 4 hour minimum and charge a flat 22% fee as a service charge to ensure our waitstaff are properly compensated. No gratuity is necessary in these cases, but is always accepted.
Our service area is 30 miles from zip code 33133. We may charge a travel fee of $2/mile/staff member for any miles above and beyond this 30 mile radius.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We love to start with a consultation over the phone to hear directly from you what your vision is for your event. Based on the information provided we will provide a customized quote and prefer to send this directly to your email address for you to review at your leisure. This email will have all of the information we discussed about your event and outlines any and all provisions that will be made. If all looks right and you would like to move forward, our system will take you through and allow you to pay a 50% deposit to officially book us with the remaining balance due 2 weeks prior to the event.
You will have access to your own personal client portal where you can ask for recommendations, streamline email communication, and upload files relevant to your event.
Once booked we start the planning process. If your event is a while away we may have little contact but rest assured we are still working behind the scenes. The month before your event we will schedule another call to go over the timeline, point of contact, and finalize any details. This is also when we will may have a liquor consultation to craft your menu and shopping list. If at any point prior to this consultation you need assistance, you may reach out to us and we will swiftly address your question and provide guidance as requested.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our team is composed of many unique individuals, all from varying professional backgrounds in events.
In Miami, our operations lead is Alejandro. He has an extensive background in Food & Beverage/ Hospitality as well as Wedding and Event Planning. Fun fact: He is also an officiant!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
It happened by happen-stance. Event work finds you!
It was during the Covid pandemic that our founder, Melody, started to freelance bartending and serving after leaving a management position at a local restaurant. She found such a passion for helping create memorable events for people and used this foundation to go on to volunteer for Come Out With Pride, providing guidance as the Food and Beverage Manager for one of the largest Pride celebrations in years 2021 and 2022. Building teams and client relationships is something that brought purpose into her life and so she went on to create Allegro Events as a way to bring together her passion and purpose.
Our mission is to create unforgettable memories, foster meaningful connections, and continuously inspire personal and professional growth amongst our staff, clients, and guests. This is why we do what we do as we are continuously working to improve to bring you the best possible experience for your upcoming celebration!
What types of customers have you worked with?
We work with all sorts of people! Diversity is the spice of life. From intimate family gatherings, teen birthdays, large scale corporate events, cultural events, weddings, and even an election party, we truly have had the pleasure of working with so many great clients in the short time we have been in business!
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
We recently worked on an After Party for a wedding. The event was booked 4 months out and the entire team worked together to create a cocktail menu that matched the invitations and decor perfectly (shout out to AngieCreates our graphic designer on staff). We provided a full bar setup and mixer package with a shopping list, bartending service, and waitstaff service for an event with 75 attendees. Our operations lead was able to work directly with our client, hopping on the final consultation call to gather all the information needed to ensure a successful event. Overall the event preparation probably took around 6 hours between inventory, orders, calls, staffing, and load in. The event itself was 6 hours where we setup, provided service, and cleaned up.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Find the company that works for you. Its important that you find someone who truly listens to your requests and will enhance your experience. Vibes and connection are super important when planning an event since a staff has the ability to make or break your once in a lifetime experience. Also, make sure that the business is properly licensed and insured to avoid liability and that the staff are vetted professionals.
What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Its important to have a general vision of what you'd like your event to look like. A general timeline, point of contact, and proper guest count are essential in making sure your are properly staffed. We'll be here to guide you and ask all of the other questions along the way!
