Ready and Able Event Services, LLC

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Introduction

I have been in the waitstaff/planning industry for more than 30 years. A few of the places that I have work include: Halas Hall (Bears headquarters), Knollwood Country Club, Eaglewood Country Club, Friendship Village, UW, and numerous private clients and corporate events. One thing that makes my company stand out is our attention to details. I make sure that everything is done specifically as requested, because I want to ensure your satisfaction. We try to anticipate the next tasks so that the hosts can enjoy their guests and their event. Our reviews speak to our high level of service. Whether small or large, all events get our complete attention as we execute every detail. I enjoy meeting new people and being able to assist them with their special occasions. Weddings are our specialty from grass roots (DIY) to an extremely fancy coorodinated affair. I love seeing all the plans come together, where everyone gets to witness the "final successful production"! I also enjoy brain storming new ideas with my clients as we plan their events, because this enables us to continue to increase what we can offer clients as we continue to grow our company.

Overview

Hired 75 times

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12 employees

18 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.

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

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Grace T.

2 weeks ago

I loved working with Marshanelle and her staff. We cannot say enough good things about working with the company. Even though we were only having one waiter come out for a birthday dinner party for my husband, they came out TWICE before the event with different waiters so they could get an idea of exactly what the conditions were and what we wanted. The person who ended up working the birthday dinner was 1/2 hour early and was amazingly professional, sweet, charming, well-groomed and lovely to everyone all evening. GREAT COMPANY with a GREAT attention to detail!

Alex R.

Feb 18, 2025

I cannot express how grateful I am to Marshanell and her team for serving at our wedding. Absolute professionalism and dedication to providing quality service. I really appreciate the work that she and her team at Ready and Able Event Services provided to make our wedding run without a hitch. She is serious about her work and was diligent in following up with us or vendors to make sure no gaps were left out. I am really thankful and happy for their service.

Tracie H.

Jan 15, 2025

Ready and Able Event Services helped us host a work event over the holidays. We initially had asked for day of help (set up, take down) however, after our consultation, they brought so much more to the table! They made suggestions that helped us put together a memorable event for our team (more than 50 guests) and ensured that the event ran without a hitch. So grateful and will definitely be relying on Ready and Able for any future events!

Heather W.

Aug 21, 2024

We hired Ready and Able Events to help with a company picnic for about 35 people. They managed, set up, and cleaned up rentals, provided servers during the event, and continuously cleared dirty dishes away during the event. Marshanell was super easy to work with and she and her staff were friendly and professional day-of. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

Vanessa W.

Aug 15, 2024

Marshanell and her team go above and beyond to make your event come through. They communicate and communicate until they are certain they’ll make your dreams come true and where to prioritize their skills. The staff is very friendly, flexible, and gets it done. They can even finish decorating a cake!

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Marshanell Ferguson

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Usually, 1.5-2 hours are needed before the event begins for setup. This time is added to the duration of the event. Also, normally 2-3 people are needed, but this depends on the number of guests.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When I get a new customer, I find out more about them. I ask questions to find out what their desires are for their special events, and I do my best to fulfill these desires. My goal is to make sure that the clients are happy, and make sure that the event is a success!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a food handling certificate, and I have received training from various chefs and waitstaff for over 25 years.