CDE

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Introduction

Greetings, I'm Craig Dane owner/operator of CDE event bartending. Thank you for the opportunity to quote your event and for your interest in CDE! *Our fee includes one extra hour of prep, my portable bar set up if needed, extra coolers/metal bin, cocktail ice bin, barware tools, cocktail straws and napkins, trash can, floor mat, all detailed consultations and constant clean-up. *Fee is plus client gratuity of your choice based on your level of satisfaction and total fee. Fee assumes use of a guest tip jar. Without one add $15 per hour per bartender. Guest tip jars these days are completely hit or miss as many folks don't carry cash nor feel the need to tip. *Please see over 200 FIVE star reviews on Thumbtack, GigSalad, TheKnot, Yelp, Gigmasters and our website. See our Thumbtack Profile and accolades. We have earned Thumbtack's 2023 Top Pro honors NINE years running! Less than 4% of pro's receive this in any one single year! *After deposit I will send you detailed recommendations on ALL product types, brands and quantities needed for your shopping list down to ice and garnish! Our bartenders are assigned the week of the event. *For liability reasons when serving an open bar our max. window of service is FOUR hours plus the one extra prep/set up hour. Our attention to detail and the time we put into making your event a success is second to none in this business. This is info our clients have shared with us :) Beware the "discount" bartender. This service business I created is my livelihood, not my side job. You only have one chance with your all important event and you'll typically get what you pay for. Top notch professional service providers are what you'll get at CDE! ***A $75 non-refundable deposit in either my Paypal (my email) pay 2.9%fee, reserves your date. Pouring permit/license #PRN20220816010. Should your venue require liability ins. please go to theeventhelper.com for reasonable one day rates. Thank you for your consideration, we're here to serve! Craig Dane I am also passionate about and very much enjoy being a WEDDING OFFICIANT! Please see my reviews/photos with my bartending services at CDE Wedding Officiant.

Overview

Hired 248 times

3 similar jobs done near you

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4 employees

12 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Amber S.

Jun 17, 2021

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Details: 76 - 100 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Public venue • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Disposable cups • Setup / cleanup • Coolers

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Sandy C.

Nov 27, 2019

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We originally hired Criag's team for an even in 2018. We were super impressed and hired them for our coporate Happy Hour in November 2019. Craig was detailed oriented, planned and very professional. Him and his team helped put together the entire bar experience for our happy hour with Architects and engineers. Really well presented bar, awesome tasting cocktails, attention to detail and a pleasure to work with are all things I would say about CDE! Sorry I don't have any images of the bar, but here are a few images from the event, to give you a flavor of the elegant and tasteful affair the CDE was a great partner in.

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Office coordinator • Corporate event • Formal / elegant • Beer • Wine • Host will supply the drinks • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup

CDE's reply

It was another successful event Sandy and we're glad we could provide all you needed for this one. Was a fairly large undertaking but it all worked out due to our constant communication. Thanks so much for your kind words and generosity, much appreciated by Kara and I! See you next time, cheers!

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Suzanne M.

Jan 5, 2019

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Thank you for making my husband’s 50th birthday party a success! Everyone had a blast, the drinks were great, and Kara was very professional!!

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Party host • Special occasion (birthday party, housewarming, etc.) • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Host will supply the drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed

CDE's reply

It was our pleasure Suzanne, so glad you were pleased! Happy Birthday to Mitch and thank you for choosing CDE!

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Patrick C.

Mar 21, 2018

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I have a go to bartender that I always use that could not do my event. Craig handled my party very well and was extremely professional. His attention to detail makes it very easy to pick the right drinks for your guests and he was very accommodating. I am definitely going to utilize him in the future. My guests were extremely pleased!!

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Party host • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Host will supply the drinks • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup

CDE's reply

Great job on your part Patrick for giving Lydia such a memorable birthday party! Thank so much for your kind words, hope to see you soon, cheers!

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Tony M.

Dec 4, 2017

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Craig Dane

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Typically averages out to around $75 per hour including client gratuity and tip jar if permitted. Deposits and paid in full payments are non-refundable.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Email, phone or text consultations. Getting the details of what my client is after to make their event the best and most stress free it can be!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have decades of exceptional customer service experience from financial adviser to bartender, as well as theater acting, producing and directing. I am TIPS certified - responsible serving/drinking course. Pouring permit/license #247654.