-What types of services do you provide? 

We provide a variety of services including bartending services, charcuterie, cocktail classes, and cocktail consulting. We bartend any and every event type and are fully customizable to fit the needs of each client and event. Check out our services tab for more information and specifics for each service. 

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-How can I book one of your services? 

If you head on over to our services tab, you can fill out an inquiry form for any of our services. Once the form is filled out, we will reach out via email to provide a quote and further information regarding your event and how we can help. You may also email us at info@chicandstirred.com  with any questions

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-What is your pricing for events? 

Pricing will vary from event to event. The hourly rate for our bartenders is $40-$50 PER hour, PER bartender. There is an additional 2.5 hours added to each event to compensate for the setup and breakdown of the bar. This pricing is solely for the bartending services and does not include any of the bar packages, bar rental, glassware, add ons, etc. To find out more about our pricing, go to our services tab and click on bartending services. 

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-What certifications and/or insurance do you have? 

All of our bartenders and employees are BASSET and ServSafe certified. Chic & Stirred also has General Event Insurance and Liquor Liability Insurance. It is the host's responsibility to obtain any needed permits and/or insurance for the event. If you purchase the alcohol for your event, you assume responsibility for you and your guests for that given event. 

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-What products do you sell and where can I purchase them? 

We sell a variety of cocktail infusion jars that you can find in our shop! These jars are your one-stop-shop for creating chic, hand-crafted cocktails at home. When purchasing one of our jars, all you need to do is fill it with your liquor of choice, let sit for 3 days, and then strain the contents using our "built in strainer". Each jar will come with an instruction sheet that is more detailed as well as a suggested liquor for each jar!

 

You can also  find our products at True North in Morris, Illinois! Come check us out! 

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-How far in advance is booking an event required? 

We try to accommodate as many clients as possible. With that being said, we do recommend booking as far out in advance from your event as possible. During peak season we cannot guarantee that we will be available for your specific date, but cancellations do occur, so please do not hesitate to reach out. We also have a more difficult time accommodating events when they are last minute, so we recommend at least 3-4 weeks prior to the event. 

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-Where are you based and how far do you travel? 

We are a Chicago-based company. We travel to the Chicago Metropolitan area/ the Greater Chicagoland area. If you are looking to book out of state, surrounding states are typically no issue, but there will be a transportation fee added which can be discussed while forming your quote. We do also require further notice if we are traveling out of state so that accommodations may be made. Please inquire if you have any specific questions regarding traveling (we love an excuse for a trip!)

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-Is a deposit required at the time of booking? 

Yes! All services require a deposit in order to solidify the date of your event. Without a deposit, we can accept other offers for the date of your event. We will try our best to hold dates, but nothing is set in stone until we have received the deposit. The remaining total is required to be paid 14 days prior to your event date.

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-Do you provide the alcohol for the events? 

This is up to you! You will be required to purchase the alcohol, but we can either facilitate your order through a retailer, or you are able to purchase on your own. IF YOU ARE PURCHASING ON YOUR OWN, WE REQUIRE 750 mL BOTTLES, NO HANDLES. If you purchase handles of alcohol, there will be a fee added as it is difficult to quickly and effectively make cocktails/beverages while using them. We also need to approve the purchased alcohol in advance so that we are aware of the types of drinks we are making and to make sure that the bar is stocked! It is better to be overstocked than understocked. We also offer alcohol pickup when purchased through a retailer with us. 

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-What is included when booking an event? 

When booking an event with us, we want the experience to be as easy and stress-free as possible. We have a variety of services, so if you have individual questions regarding one, please check out our services tab for further information. When booking a bartending service with us, you will receive individual communication, tastings (when requested), aid in purchasing and picking up alcohol, superior customer service, bartenders with full bartending kits, superior presentation of the bar and cocktails, and finally, the ability to enjoy your event! 

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-How does renting one of your bars work?

Depending on the event space, our bar rental may be required when booking us for an event. There are circumstances where this does not apply such as working in a space that already has an established bar. This is to ensure that there is proper room and storage for our bartenders to work. We also require flat ground for set up and service. This is added into the quote and can be discussed further when booking with us. 

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-Is a cash bar an option? 

Unfortunately, at this time we are only legally allowed to serve alcohol, not sell it. This eliminates all cash bar options until further notice. 

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-For the deposit, we require 50% of the service hourly for the bartender(s). This deposit is required in order to secure the date of your event. 

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-Should you need to cancel your event, if the event is cancelled 60 days or more prior to the event date, you will receive a full refund of the deposit. 

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-If the event is cancelled more than 30 days of the event date, you will receive a 50% refund of your deposit. 

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-Any cancellations within 30 days of the event will result in no refund. We do offer rescheduling for no additional fee based on open availability.

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-We operate in rain or shine and due to scheduling far in advance, we cannot accommodate rescheduling to different dates due to permitting weather. It is the responsibility of the event host to provide the proper tent coverage due to inclement weather.

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-We understand some events are last minute and may be booked in less than 30 days of occurring. If this is the case, there may result in a higher deposit and there will be no refund if cancelled.