Greg Czaykowski, Owner was the event host for a fundraiser for The Lira Ensemble, a non profit…read moreorganization. Greg was professional, engaging and made the event more enjoyable. His knowledge of mixology was never challenged, he knew and had all items available at his disposal. He made the event proceed with sheer precision. Drinks were properly mixed and followed BASA requirements. I asked for his card so any other events, in the future, we will utilize his services again. Cheers & Ciao!

I hired a bartender for a bridal shower through Events a la Carte. The process was very smooth and…read moresimple. Our bartender was Aretiha and she was amazing. She was incredibly personable, helpful and professional. She went above and beyond. All of the guests commented on how impressed they were. We had all of the drink ingredients and recipes prepared and she was able to execute them perfectly. I would definitely hire her again for a future event and recommend Events a la Carte for any event needs.

On behalf of Siemens Corporate Communications, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to…read moreMarcus Winn and your entire catering staff for their part in the success of our recent SGT A45 Celebration. The sales and catering team did a great job coordinating all the food and beverage details of our event which was hosted by the Afghanistan Ambassador, H.E. Raya Rahmani. We had an excellent experience from the sales process to the successful execution of serving our live audience. Marcus took ownership of our event and did an excellent job of managing the on-site staff. I know it was a last minute event and I appreciate your speed and agility with pulling this off. I feel I have not only gained trusted partners, but great friends as well. Thank you for sharing your talent and for all you did to make our event such a success.

These guys have bartended a few events for me and have been nothing short of fantastic. Excellent…read moredrinks, great service, friendly smiles, attention to detail, and that tiki trailer is SO COOL. Our guests have been bowled over. If you're looking for someone to bartend your party this summer, look no further! These guys are the best.

Alan and Sam are phenomenal in the service and quality they provide pre event, during the event,…read moreand in follow up. We had them provide bar tending services for an outdoor party we had in June 2019, and they worked with us to craft an amazing cocktail menu. The guests at our party continuously ask about them and we have already had other friends use them. I had previously been to other events they did and they are always making unique and tasty cocktails and are extremely friendly to guests. Recently my wife and I attended one of their Tiki cocktail making classes as well. I highly recommend the Outpost for any event (small or large) you may need bartending services at .

I hired Daniel to bartend my birthday party, and he was absolutely fabulous from start to finish!…read moreHe met with me beforehand to plan everything out, helped me choose the right liquor, and even made custom cocktail menus for the night. Everything ran so smoothly -- he kept the drinks flowing, the guests happy, and the bar area spotless. You can tell he really knows his craft and cares about making sure everyone has a great time. I got so many compliments on the drinks! If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and easy to work with, I can't recommend Dan enough. He made the whole experience effortless and fun. Would definitely hire him again for any future event!!

Daniel is exactly who you want behind the bar - charming, efficient, and engaging! We were so…read morethrilled to have hired him to bartend and plan custom cocktails for our event. We will definitely have him back for our next party, highly recommend!

Wow, what a cool place! I've never seen anything like it. They had so many different seating areas…read moreincluding an outdoor patio, a room with picnic tables and vintage cars, a bar area with high tops and open windows, and a fourth section with picnic tables, stage and bar. Since Pride Bingo was going on in the latter, we chose a spot there. Service was outstanding the entire evening! They had plenty of staff who were actively busing tables and who were available if we wanted additional drinks. Being vegan, I ordered the nachos and warm pretzels. Both were absolutely delicious! Bingo night was fun. They had fun interesting prizes for each game as well as a raffle at the end for $100.

I'm not much of a beer drinker and rarely make it to the bars these day (#old), but my first…read morethought when walking in was how have I not been to an event here. It's spacious and a super cool venue, which was used for my daughter's high school fundraiser last weekend. I visited Double Clutch twice within one week. The first was a meeting held at the venue right before the event where everyone got to enjoy some beer (except those of us who don't love beer and opted for water) and some of the food that would be served at the event the following weekend. I munched on some turnbuckle pretzels, fried buffalo bites and cauli wings- all were pretty good! A few days later we sold out with a 300 person event, although honestly we could have fit way more in the space because there was plenty of room to move around. The band Go Ask Your Mum was playing lots of fun 80s and 90s hits, there was a buffet of the food we had tried a few days beforehand and the bar was busy. I opted for wine, which was good. The acoustics here aren't great, which i noticed during the meeting and during the event. The band was fun to listen to, but i could hardly hear anyone i was speaking to. But that's really my only complaint since it's a great space!

I have used this company twice now for an industry event. Last year I had 3 people and this year I…read moreincreased the staff to 8 (5 servers, 3 bartenders). Best. Decision. Ever. Both times the staff was incredible, efficient and enthusiastic. Adding extra hands allowed for more help plating appetizers and ensuring the flow of food never stopped. They knew what we needed and had it handled before we knew what we needed.

We used this company for our event at our home and the staff was the BEST EVER. Ismael was on top…read moreof everything and checked in with me throughout to make sure everything was perfect. This was the easiest process and made for the best day.

I gave it 4 stars as there isn't a 1/2 star option--I would have given this review a 3.5 star…read morerating. We went on a Saturday night. We arrived early for our reservation and were taken right in. We ordered two appetizers, the bacon & potato croquettes and the corn bread in the iron skillet. They were both very good. I had the Prime Rib, it was flavorful and brought out exactly how I wanted it--rare. My daughter had the rotisserie chicken and was very pleased with her meal. My wife had the Pike Place Salmon with the smashed cucumbers. She would order it again. The skillet cookie we ordered to share for dessert was very undercooked. It was just a smidgeon over raw dough. While it had the ice cream, it didn't have the caramel the menu advertised. A few more minutes in the oven would have solved the raw dough issue The server was obviously new and had some missteps. He was late to greet the table in a half full restaurant. The drinks had a late arrival-after the appetizers had arrived and never came back to check on the table. It also took an inordinate amount of time to find him to get the check then having him return with the receipt. The restaurant was very clean and tidy, extra points given for having immaculate restrooms. Some suggestions: Perhaps another potato option(s) besides mashed or fries. A loaded baked potato would have been perfect with my Prime Rib. Have another soup(s) offered on the menu besides the soup du jour.

Bummed to report that the service here was pretty bad tonight. A few examples:…read more Drink didn't arrive until after the meal and was watery by the time it was delivered bc it clearly was sitting made for a while. Sent out deserts and didn't bother to clear the dinner plates that were obviously finished. And didn't give the kids spoons for their ice cream right away so it melted by the time it was received. Also, no birthday candles on hand?! Put kids hot hot food directly in front of them bc the table was full of menus. Why not help clear the table and make some room? Had to ask for extra plates multiple times for our massive, to share desert. The kicker. Charged us for kids meals when they are free before 6. When we asked they removed from bill. But this is the second time this has happened here. I am beginning to think the policy is to charge unless the patron brings it up. Sad because the atmosphere here is lovely.

The new location at 6839 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 60714 suite 100 is much better than the…read moreoriginal. The facility is modern and for rentals the price is right. The drink prices are reasonable. Sponsored a party there and although it could seat about 100 we went way over. This facility is a best keep secret going. Call Patty at 847 825 4588 or just visit it any day after 12 p.m.. Did I mention they have gaming?

My friend had her wedding here. I'm not reviewing her wedding - duh, that was five stars - but…read morerather the VFW and its potential for events. Months leading up to the event, there was some confusion that the venue was closing down for good, and I don't think they even bothered to call and tell my friend, since they were closing AFTER her event was held. Still, that's going to cause a damn stroke to drive by and see a sign that the venue is for sale. When we arrived the evening of the wedding, the front door to the building was locked. Funny, the sign around back told us to enter through the front...anyway, we ended up going through a back entrance and cruising through the kitchen area, where it was obvious a volunteer and some others were scrambling to get things set up. I don't need a red carpet rolled out for me, but if you do...it ain't happening here. Volunteers should probably wear some sort of name tag, or something that makes them look "official," since my friend's relative asked me to mop the floor after something spilled... It was obvious from the moment I walked in that she put her blood, sweat, and tears into decorating the sh*t out of this place. She made an ordinary VFW into a tropical paradise! Beautiful, bright hues of turquoise, violet, and magenta decorated the tables which were adorned with cute, but classy, tiki barware and candles. This VFW was well-lit, clean, and provided her with great bones to really customize her event. There was plenty of room for guests to sit, dance, and mingle. The "stage" area made for a nice ceremony. I sat in the middle of the sea of guests, and it was nice to be able to hear the vows - and see them - even though a man bun a few seats in front of me would have ordinarily blocked my view. The American flag in the background looked a little strange in some pictures though, but it comes with the territory. Caterers appear to be flying solo here - without a wedding coordinator on site, you need to have your sh*t together. I helped my friend set up the dessert (cupcakes), and almost immediately people began to swarm the table before the couple cut their own cake. Caterers - get some back up, because you are your own crowd control! The bartender did a great job keeping up with everyone. I don't know how many guests there were, but it wasn't the smallest (or biggest) wedding I've attended. She held her own, and the "line" moved rather quickly. She was also willing to serve a group of us shots - something many wedding venues refuse to do. If you love, love, LOVE the idea of customization, and calling all the shots (many banquet halls make you use specific vendors, menus, etc) then this VFW is definitely worth a look. So much thought went into her hosting a beautiful and fun event, which does make this VFW an ideal choice for someone who has the time and motivation to do the DIY thing all the way. It was nice to not attend a cookie cutter wedding for once!