If you are a bride and groom looking for a professional company then don't hire KBS. If you are a bride or groom looking for a bartender(s) to drink with guests and party right along with you then hire KBS. I hired KBS for my August 10th wedding at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. Kevin, the CEO, and 2 other bartenders worked my event. tMaybe one out of three was decent. Kevin ran his own show which annoyed the crap out of me on my big day. And one of the bartenders did not know how to make the "Bride's Drink" (Moscow Mule) the day of the wedding despite Kevin knowing weeks in advance what was going to be on the menu. Very frustrating. I guess we got what we paid for. The only reason we hired KBS was because they undercut another company we were considering - big mistake because KBS sacrifices quality. All communications and interactions with Kevin were good leading up to my wedding but looking back, was a complete waste of our time. My wedding my husband and I feel we were promised a service we did not receive. We believe Kevin lied to us about his credentials. The worst part of dealing with Kevin the day of my wedding was when I went to address an issue with him at the start of dinner service. I went to find out why he or his bartenders were not serving wine and he tried to brush me off by saying he was going on break - WORST TIME TO TELL A BRIDE YOU ARE GOING ON BREAK. I told him I would like 2 bartenders to go serve wine and one bartender to keep the bar open because dinner service was running so slowly. He seemed to ignore my request and gave other instructions to his bartenders as I walked away. I did not like what I heard at the end of my wedding, the next day, and what I have seen in pictures and videos. Several guests had drinks before the wedding which I explicitly requested no drinks be served before the ceremony. According to several guests, Kevin was strolling around the venue, taking pictures and videos, when he should have been working. You can check out a picture Kevin took with me and my husband on facebook. Kevin thinks everyone, including my husband, were very pleased with his service. Kevin, know that we made it a point to enjoy our wedding and address any issues after the wedding, which I am doing now. My sister (maid of honor) caught Kevin taking video of my guests dancing on the dance floor, and several guests told me they saw him lingering and hitting on female guests. I was disgusted by the stories I heard the next day. I also heard Kevin was rude to some female guests, including my mother when she asked for wine after the bar has "closed." My mom was not only offended by the way she was treated but she even more upset that you threw away the 1.75L engraved bottle of grey goose she bought specifically to display at the wedding. We had 2 specially engraved liquor bottles to display at the bar; you failed to display them and failed even more by throwing the bottles away at the end of the night. It really appeared as if Kevin felt he could do whatever he wanted because he owns the company. He appeared more focused on having fun and partying with my guests than executing quality service. Even if some guests befriended Kevin and made him feel it was ok to join the party, I would have liked Kevin to keep it professional and decline any invitations to drink or join the party. Kevin did not conform to the idea I had for my wedding. There were rules of the venue I communicated in advance to Kevin and he either forgot or completely ignored them - such as all beer be served in plastic cups or no alcohol served before the ceremony to non-wedding party guests. One positive, Kevin and his bartenders arrived early and started working immediately. Other than that, I would not hire KBS ever again. Several of my friends over the last year have gotten engaged and are planning their wedding and I have made a point to tell them not to hire KBS. read more

Update: My original review got removed because I also posted to his other location in Los Angles. Same guy. If you look at my other reviews, I rarely, if ever, say anything too bad. But my blood pressure is spiking again as I relive the nightmare. Synopsis: HE DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP. I was the wedding coordinator for a couple, who are practically family to me. I confirmed with all of the vendors a month before the wedding. Kevin did not pick up his phone. Fine, I left a voicemail. The groom also contacted Kevin and spoke to him on the phone and if you look at how organized everything was, you'd know there was NO MISCOMMUNICATION. Oh, and there was a $300 deposit. Fast forward to 1 week before the wedding, more confirmation calls. No answer. LVM again. 1 day before the wedding, e-mailed him and got an auto-reply. "Thank you for your email, Due to the high number of inquires we are experiencing, we will get back to you within 24-48 hours of your contact, if this is urgent and your event is this week, please call (858) 342-9606 and we will get back to you asap." Let me ask you, brides/grooms, is this what you want to expect before your big day? Day of wedding: Kevin was supposed to arrive at 4PM. 4:15PM Called him and there is not even a way to leave a voice message. Great. 4:30PM called my friends to have them back up. Thank you friends, you saved the day. Do you, brides/grooms, have a bartender to pull out of a hat? Meanwhile, the couple are having their wedding ceremony. The bride is like a sister to me. I actually know the groom and we all traveled overseas together. I've spent the last month working with the bridal party, friends, and family. This was a moment to be shared with them. Instead, I'm running around like a chicken without a head trying to figure out WHERE IS KEVIN???? We may get our monetary refund, but how do you refund MEMORIES? I MISSED THE DANG CEREMONY! There were tears, there were once in a lifetime feels, there was love, and there was happiness. Was I there for it? No. Cocktail hour was cancelled. Guests did not have champagne in their flutes to toast because of the late last minute change. Melted ice was spilled all over the floor (which would be another $60 for repairs from the venue) because Kevin was supposed to bring coolers for the ice. We had to MacGyver some trashcans to make due. Almost ruined the bride's day when I had to tell them what happened. Hindsight is 20/20. The groom was swayed by the positive reviews here. If you are looking for a bartender for your wedding, don't be a sucker. There are other reviews here where he has not shown up and there is an additional complaint on the Better Business Bureau. His response to us was that he was/is out of town. He has a staff. Utilize them. Honestly, no empty apologies will ever suffice. So don't even bother. read more

We used Kevins bartending for my wedding in November of 2012 and the bartender chick was awesome, unfortunately I don't remember her name. We used them again in December of 2014 and the chick was not the best, but I'll still give Kevin's a 5 star because as an owner he stepped up and apologized for his employee and personally fixed the situation. You can see he takes pride in his company and wants to treat his customers right. We used Kevin's again yesterday and he personally bartended my brothers wedding, everyone loved him. He is now more than just bartending, Kevin's is full event services, so I would definitely use him and his company again. This is the type of small business our locals should support. read more

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I hired Kevin's bartending service for my wedding. They totally saved the day - I had an issue with the bartender I was planning to use. I was so busy that I didn't personally get to interact with the bartenders, but everyone loved them. Our guests had a great time and our venue got the documentation that they needed, so I am thrilled. I would totally recommend. read more

We booked Kevin's thru a party planner, Ebonie of Infinitely Chic Event Planning in Lake Elsinore, for my wife's graduation party. Had a great experience and will be using his services in the future for sure. Not only did he do a great job he went above and beyond all my expectations. Interesting some of these 1 star ratings but I hired a planner, let her handle it, and no one had less than half a glass full :) read more

What a great company! We were so fortunate that our wedding planners (Beau & Arrow) introduced us to Kevin's Bartending. My husband and I got married on 6/1 and held our reception at the Luce Loft in the East Village district of downtown San Diego. Our friends and families know how to drink and know how to party and Kevin's Bartending kept up and even found time to get on the dance floor with us! From start to finish, Kevin's bartending was focused, professional, and super fun! Kevin always made sure my champagne glass was full and respected our "no shots" rule - our guests could get out of hand reeeeaaalll quick :) We couldn't recommend Kevin's Bartending services more. We will definitely be using them for future events. read more

We chose Kevin's Bartending for my son's wedding based on the great reviews on Yelp and am so happy that we did. Lindsey showed up and was a great bartender, friendly and above and beyond helpful! There is no doubt that we'd go directly to Kevin's should we ever need a bartender again!!! Thanks again!!! read more

I have used Kevin's service several times for parties and dinners. He always does an amazing job and makes sure everyone is having fun and enjoying themselves. He is reasonably priced and very professional. He has done such a great job that many of my friends and neighbors use him know also. The best part is when Kevin or one of his staff is at a party I am hosting I know I can actually enjoy myself and not worry about whether my guests have drinks.... read more

We hired Kevin's Bartending for our wedding May 18th. They didn't show up. The planner had confirmed a few days before the wedding and Kevin emailed me a paid in full receipt May 15th. We were not able to get a hold of Kevin and had to scramble for replacements 10 minutes before the ceremony started. That night, Kevin emailed an apology. Later that week we received a check for a full refund, a handwritten apology letter from Kevin, and a certificate for 4 free hours of bartending. Kevin says that it was a scheduling error and not a normal occurrence for his company. Based on the other reviews, I believe him. We plan on using the certificate and will gladly post a positive review if things go well. read more

Kevin and Allen were great at a recent event I attended. Drinks were on point along with their energy. These guys know their mixes!! If u don't call these guys for your next party.... Apologize to yourself!!! read more

We hired them and 5 staff never showed. Kevin has not responded to countless emails and phone calls to get our money back for those staff that didn't show. DO NOT USE THESE GUYS. They are a ripoff con. I am in the process of filing with Consumer Affairs. read more

Awesome bartending service for our wedding last weekend! Very friendly, stand up people. We added a special drink, Moscow Mule, on the day of the wedding. We brought the copper mugs and ginger beer, they did not hesitate to accommodate our request. They were always coming up to us during the event to offer drinks, including water thankfully! They were very accommodating overall, helping us get exactly what we wanted at a great price. Always service with a smile, you can't beat Kevin's Bartending Services! Would definitely recommend their services for your next event! read more

Kevin's Bartending is the BEST! We hired Kevin for our son's large Bar Mitzvah reception and he was awesome! He was so professional, yet fun and friendly. Can't wait to hire him again! read more

Recently my company put on a large event and used Kevin's Bartending Service. He is fantastic! Extremely professional and very personable! I would recommend Kevin to anyone and I will most definitely use him again. You won't be let down. read more

This is kinda late but better then never. I hired KBS for my baby shower August 2013... This was not your traditional baby shower so we thought why not ! Kevin was a hit and made the party better ! All the guests loved him ! And now everyone is asking for another party like the shower ! And we got calls for days saying it was the best party in general that they have been to !!! Kevin helped take pictures and danced with moms and got the party started !! My whole family , husband and friends can't wait to have his services again. read more

Kevin is amazing. Very professional. He listens to each customer to tailor to their tastes. Very attentive and respectful. Classy and fun.

Unfortunately, Kevin's Bartending Services was a huge disappointment. Hired them for a home Christmas party with 60 guests. 1. the bartender and server were late. 2. because they were late the bar was not set up when my guests arrived and I could not even offer guests a drink when they arrived 3. things were very rushed because they were late 4. plates were not bused, etc 5. And - Kevin overcharged me on my credit card and has refused to return my many calls. I have had to file a dispute with the credit card company. I thought it was going to be a good experience but it was awful. zero stars read more

Kevin was awesome at our wedding. I didn't get to interact much with him cause I was getting married but I had a few guests comment on how fun of a bartender he was. Plus he was super flexible in helping us and the best part is he has a liquor license and will let you buy your own liquor...pure awesomeness, he saved us a ton of money! read more

Al is the best! Hired him for my sister's housewarming and he was a blast! He definitely had us entertained and lots of laughs! Great drinks!!!! read more

I used Kevin's Bartending Service for two waiters to help during our reception because the price was the best I could find. I admit that I think the communication could be a little better...however, the outcome was fantastic. Allen and Mike were amazing! They were professional, friendly, and overall did a great job helping replenish food, keep the room tidy, clean up unfortunate spills, etc. If you're looking for waitstaff to assist at your next event, I would highly recommend using KBS. read more

Simply put- awesome! Kevin bartended our company launch party and made the evening even more special. He was personable, super professional, and made everyone feel welcome. The service really added a touch of class to our event . He even remembered what people were drinking and had a fresh drink read for them. I couldn't recommend this service more! read more

Kevin has a ton of positive energy and he's a great addition to any event you are having. I highly recommend him.

Kevin was outstanding. He was able to make everything work despite a few setbacks. Kevin and Mel went above and beyond for my weddings and was able to keep me (the bride) calm and worry free. My guests loved him and talked about him all night. This is by far the best bartending service, I highly recommend him. read more

Love, love, LOVE Kevin! Thank you so much for going above and beyond turning my bachelorette' spa day airbnb house into a luxury spa with a hint of flirty fun! You made my diverse group of ladies very comfortable and maybe they were too comfortable! Lol! You were everything and more and I can't stop talking to everybody about you! I will definitely use your services again.... AND AGAIN AND AGAIN Thanks again! - Christiana read more

He has provided his bartending services for our office a few times and we have always been glad that we hired him. We hired Kevin's Bartending Services for an office party on Cinco de Mayo. For this event, Kevin arrived early and was set up at the bar before our guests began arriving. He was very friendly and he served all of our guests delicious margaritas throughout the night. Kevin is always outgoing and he goes above and beyond to interact with each and every guest. He even stayed late to clean up and make sure things were in order. We will definitely hire Kevin again for our future bartending needs. read more

We hired Kevin's Bartending Services for our wedding and they did not disappoint. Our wedding was in a ranch out in Jamul and KBS showed up several hours before the ceremony to make sure they could find the place and they could set up the bar how they liked it. We did not have enough money to hire servers/bussers so we were just going to have our guest bus their own tables. At one point, the bartenders noticed that nobody was bussing their plates so two of them actually started picking them up and helped bus all the tables. My husband and I were really happy that we booked them. All 3 bartenders were very nice and respected our time for last call but still stayed after for a bit to make sure everything was good and we didn't need any more help with anything. If we ever have an event and we need a bartender, we will definitely be calling KBS again. read more

We had a cocktail party at our home for family and friends. Cathy was extremely professional, on time, and very attentive to our guests, even clearing bottles and offering them another drink. She cleaned up and organized things before she left so we didn't have to do very much at all. It was well worth the money to hire a bartender for our party and we would definitely hire Kevin's Bartending Services again. read more

Best Party Ever!!! The services were amazing. We had a huge crowd and the bartenders were quick and effecient to keep the line down. They even had someone bringing drinks to guests sitting at tables. Drinks were creative and delicious!!! Will definitely recommend to all our friends and family. Cheers read more

We hired Kevin's Bartending Services for our April wedding and were lucky enough to get Kevin himself. He went above and beyond what I would have expected him to do. He was organized, professional and very personable and made great drinks. All of our guests grabbed his card so that they would have his information for their next big event. He even helped us break down and clean up, which was not even part of his job. I feel so fortunate to meet Kevin, as he is a genuine person, someone you don't come across every day. read more

We hired Kevins Bartending Service for our wedding after meeting him at another wedding, and could not be happier with the services received. We very were impressed with how well he was able to interact with the guests as well as keep up with the barrage of orders (my friends like to drink!) I was not surprised to hear later from my guests that Kevin was one of the highlights of our reception. If you are looking for a Bartending service that will go above and beyond, impress your guests and is worth every penny, Kevins Bartending Service is your best choice! read more

Kevin was the hit of our party - Ive never had so many guests comment favorably about something or someone we had at an event. Ill be using his services for now on. Amazing service, incredibly attentive and aware and a definite help to making our event memorable and seamless. We were INCREDIBLY impressed! Thank you!!! read more

Kevin and his employees are so professional & personable!! He remembers everyone's names at the event. He does amazing work. I met him years ago not long after he first began. And he is just as awesome, if not more so, now. Nobody comes with a higher recommendation from me! Thanks for taking care of my daughter's wedding!! read more

Absolutely hands down the best bar-tending service! Kevin and his team were very professional and welcoming to all of our guest for our wedding shower. His team was very friendly and made sure everyone had a full glass! My fiance and I highly recommend Kevin services!!! read more

Kevin bartended my husbands birthday and we will definitely use him again! EVERYONE loved him!! He was so attentive and he took care of everyone at the party! He made sure that no one at the party had an empty drink! Such amazing service and we will be using him again and many of my friends want to do the same! read more

We hired the company for a house party and they grossly misrepresented themselves in their sales presentation and they failed to provide a satisfactory bartending experience. read more

Update... Kevin recently responded to my email (he was agreeably indisposed), has stated he will have the bartender retrained and offer amends with 4 hours free bartending. Will update on the service. read more

Too bad I can't give zero stars. Do NOT hire these people...they don't return emails or phone calls!!! Left 4 voicemails and sent 3 emails within a week of my event, trying to confirm the details of their services, and NOTHING. Not to mention, this is a CORPORATE event, with global executives flying in from all over the world to attend. Fortunately I was able to hire someone else at the last minute, but Kevin's Bartending Services is completely UNPROFESSIONAL...I wouldn't be surprised if all these great reviews are their friends... read more

We hired him for our wedding last year. After the wedding our credit card was charged with additional amount for almost $90. Since it was not on the original contract, we asked for the reason and receipt but he never responded. So we had no idea why he charged us without our permission. This is really unacceptable so we don't recommend this company at all. read more

Kevin's service is awesome! We used them for our wedding, they were very efficient and Alan the bartender was amazing!! They really helped make our day special, I highly recommended them. read more

Kevin just bartended our wedding shower party! he is professional, kind, he makes great drinks and he always makes a point to remember every guests name! Thanks Kevin, we plan to use you at our next event! You are great!!!! read more