Avoid TL Bartending. One month before our wedding, they cancelled. While Tony was initially…read morefriendly and responsive, Larissa was curt and slow to communicate. They clearly don't work well together. Timeline of Issues: * June 2024: Tony provided a quote and contract for our wedding bar service (champagne, one beer, one specialty cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages; we'd buy and deliver). Deposit sent. * January 2025: Email detailed drink selections and our plan to potentially rent glassware (as they only offered disposable). * March 2025: Communication turned cold. They claimed the original quote was only for champagne pouring and that our requests were outside the scope, despite months of clear communication. They insisted on a revised contract with an added fee, even though our needs hadn't significantly changed (we were even willing to forgo rented glassware). It seemed Larissa, who hadn't been involved initially, disagreed with Tony's pricing. * Late April 2025: We coordinated inventory drop-off with Tony (Chick-fil-A in Leesburg). When we inquired about a cocktail tasting, Larissa said we'd need to book a private event at a bar. We declined. * Hours Before Inventory Drop-off: We received a cancellation email and Venmo refund with a vague text citing "further consideration" and differing expectations. They didn't respond to our requests for clarification. Their unprofessionalism and last-minute cancellation caused significant stress. Do not hire TL Bartending.

We called for a last minute event. They obviously weren't able to support since it was less than a…read moreday away, but they did what mattered--connected us with folks that could help and took the time to check their schedule to see if it was possible. Great customer service!!!

I've hired Mixin Mimi Mixology and M3events for all of our PRocon events over the last 3.5 years,…read moreand I have never worked with a better bartending and events company. From being available in short notice and delivering exceptional customer service as always to going the extra mile to speak to our beverage sponsor to understand his needs, I am truly grateful for this team! They completely brand your bar and menu, have the most beautiful garnishes, the drinks are always delicious, they develop content to expand your event's reach, and they come ready to SERVE your audience! Unless they are ever unavailable, I have no need to look for another bartending service in the DMV!

We hired Mixin' Mimi for a Fundraiser with an open bar. In the past we had only hired bartenders…read morebut brought our own alcohol. This year I didn't want to deal with running out of things, bringing ice, etc. I will say we had a BIT of a responsiveness issue in the beginning trying to engage with them, but once we got Mimi on the phone, she was just fantastic. I LOVED the staff that was sent to run our event. All three were fun, professional, hardworking and made some great drinks! We did run out of wine with about an hour left to the event (and we only had beer and wine and two signature cocktails) which was super disappointing, but we made the best of it. I would 100% hire them again, especially if we got the same bartenders and they brought extra wine! The signature cocktails and mocktails they put together were fantastic. Mimi won't let you down!

We hired Bar Ro'd for my daughter's beach wedding and we're so glad we did! It was so easy to make…read morearrangements. They designed signature cocktails based on our theme and the happy couple's preferences, created a beautiful custom lighted sign for their bar, and provided exceptional service at a cocktail hour and reception in two different locations. Devo, Debrah and Ro were very professional and served everyone with a smile. When the time came, cleanup and packout happened quickly and efficiently. We can't recommend them highly enough.

Excellent! Ro and Devo created a wonderful experience for my birthday party. This was our first…read moretime hiring bartenders for a party, and Ro expertly walked me through all of the considerations and offered helpful suggestions. Ultimately, we decided to hire Bar Ro'd since they would take care of nearly everything and enable me and my guests to enjoy the evening. Highly recommend this fantastic team.

The Alexandria Aces Collegiate Baseball Club, an IRS-deemed 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation,…read morehas teamed up with Jon Hoffmeyer and Mobile Event Bars for three events, this year, and each and every one has been a tremendous success. Jon has a very top-shelf, first-class operation, with Mobile Event Bars, which has significantly enhanced the Alexandria Aces' profile in our community. The outstanding craftsmanship of Jon's work with each of his bars shows that he really cares about making events stand out and shine, so-much-so that many of our fans have personally asked us for more information about Mobile Event Bars for their upcoming events, receptions and parties in and around Alexandria. Jon's attention-to-detail and personal interest in our goals of what we wanted to achieve for each of our events helped our ball club reach out to a wider fan base of our community, that, in turn, prospectively will bring more fans into our ball park next summer. The Alexandria Aces will continue to work with Jon and build a long-lasting partnership with him and Mobile Event Bars for many years to come. We sincerely endorse Mobile Event Bars and highly recommend Jon's business. He's top shelf! To aptly use a great baseball cliche, Jon is really 'hitting 'em out of the ball park', with Mobile Event Bars! Pat Malone Co-Founder Alexandria Aces Collegiate Baseball Club www.alexandriaaces.org

We have used Mobile Event Bars on many occasions and have always been extremely pleased with the…read morequality of the bar as well as the level of service we have received. Equipment is always on site and ready to go when promised and picked up when agreed upon. The bar brings a level of sophistication to any outdoor event and allows our bar staff to do their job quickly and efficiently. Can not overstate how highly we recommend Mobile Event Bars.

Twinleaf Catering did our Farewell Brunch after our…read moredaughter and son in laws wedding. They delivered the food I ordered on time, set it up and very polite. We ordered fresh fruit skewers, mini quiches, muffins, and breakfast burritos that did not disappoint! Food for 50 and we had left overs. I would only recommend asking or buying more sterno's since they ran out of fire.

Our entire experience from the first phone call to our actual wedding day was without a doubt, the…read moreeasiest, most professional experience we have ever had. NOT ONE THING went wrong- amazing food, service and attention to detail was spectacular. Trying to come up with ideas so I can use them again. Meghan, you killed it and we will never forget how easy you made it for us. Cheers to you and your entire crew. Looking forward to using you all again!!

I don't live in DC, so I haven't personally hired Cocktail Ovations, but I have been in DC twice in…read morethe last several months, and both times, my friend Ava B. threw house parties with the help of Changa O. I wish I could hire her to tend bar at my house parties in LA. She's awesome, and seems to make hosting an absolute breeze. Changa's rate is reasonable, and she shows up with a car full of bartending supplies, everything from mixers to folding table. Her basic package goes for $275 for three hours, and that includes an hour-long consultation, a signature cocktail, juices and sodas, cordials and liqueurs, homemade infusions and purées, garnishes, napkins, bar supplies, ice, coolers, etc. etc. She saves you a lot of headache and a long, involved shopping, and then makes your party run. She's skilled and professional. She makes a ginger margarita that is truly delicious. I was staying with Ava the night of that second party, so I was around for the wrap-up, and we ended up talking with Changa and another guest for a while at the end of the night. I know I'm Yelping her business, but it's worth noting that Changa herself is a very warm, thoughtful, intelligent person, someone you'd totally want at your party. If you're looking to hire a bartender in the DC area, call Cocktail Ovations immediately.

Changa, from Cocktail Ovations, did a wonderful job at a Stock the Bar Bridal Shower I hosted! She…read moreshared tips on how to make a few drinks, let the girls get involved, made drinks for everyone, and even shared her recipes! She was on time, friendly, and cleaned up when she was through. Very pleased. My guests commented how much fun everything was! Thanks, Changa!

Our extended family has used Simply Elegant (Reston) for several events over the years. They never…read moredisappoint! The latest was a party/reception for my high school graduates. David was very customer focused and on point with suggestions to help us get the most out of our celebration. I appreciate his attention to detail in walking through the set-up with us the day prior to the event. The food was tasty, well-prepared, and accommodated some dietary requests. Maria came to set up (nice presentation!) and help everyone fill their plates. She was friendly, professional and very efficient. Cleaning up was accomplished in a blink of an eye. We highly recommend Simply Elegant and look forward to having them cater many future events for us.

Absolutely, without question, a great caterer! I was hosting…read morea baby shower for 45 people and needed a VA caterer. I live out of state. Rich was fantastic. He checked out the venue for me, he helped me plan a vegetarian/vegan menu. He helped with all kinds of details. All the guests RAVED about the food. He made my party a success and I am so grateful. His assistant for the day was Ashley and she was phenomenal. Friendly, helpful, professional! I was so impressed. Just hire them.

If you are seeking professional and friendly bartenders, then this is the company to use. I used We…read moreMix Drinks for my book launch event and the bartender showed up on time and was friendly. My favorite service is their cocktail tasting where they allow guest to learn and make fun drinks for the season! Even to this day, my friends still speak highly of their service! I plan on using them in the future!

Spencer and his team were amazing at our tasting!! From start to finish they put out the "red…read morecarpet" and presented the most beautiful and delicious food options I've ever tasted! Such a first class experience! With such a wonderful tasting experience, we knew Main Event was the best choice for our wedding! The Main Event team ensured the food was perfect, drinks were always filled and no one needed anything. They took their jobs so seriously and made a personal connection with our guests, which meant the world to us! Thank you for the perfect day!

We were hosting a small wedding reception and needed someone who could both cater food but also…read moreprovide some furniture equipment. We worked with Main Event Caterers for several months leading up to the event. We specifically worked with Jacob, and feel that he did an excellent job at meeting all of our requests, and always went above and beyond. He was able to accommodate a food tasting, and as a result we selected some excellent food, desserts, and drinks for the event. Jacob also brought in some nice dinnerware and furniture, specifically some chairs and a nice loveseat for a small ceremony and excellent pictures. On the day of, the kitchen staff were very professional and friendly, and the service was flawless. We really appreciate the effort from Jacob and the rest of the staff that supported our event. They helped us make the event go much better than we could have ever imagined.