If you are hosting a special event or party, it is advisable to hire a legitimate bartending company that is certified to provide bartending services in your state. If you are hiring a bartender for a private event, be sure to hire a certified bartender. Why? Laws vary from state to state, but almost all states in the U.S. require bartenders to be certified in order to legally pour and serve alcohol. The certification courses ensure bartenders understand the alcohol serving and selling laws in their state, and more importantly, laws regarding liability for over-serving.

For example, Chesapeake Bartenders, which is a Maryland-based bartending company, requires all bartending staff be TIPS certified. According to the website,  a Maryland TIPS certification course entails the following:

“Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) is an alcohol management program approved by the state of Maryland. The state of Maryland requires that an alcohol licensee have someone associated with the license, i.e., owner, manager, bartender, have training in an acceptable alcohol management program. The purpose of the TIPS program is to teach servers of alcohol acceptable, and helpful, standards for responsible alcohol service. TIPS has a fee, based on “on premise” or “off premise” status.”

– source http://www.marylandfoodservice.org/tips-alcohol-training.html

 

Technically-speaking, a bartender does not have to be certified to provide Maryland bartending services for events and parties, but certification is definitely encouraged.

Do Bartenders For Hire Need To Be Certified In Delaware?

Our company also provides certified bartenders for hire in Delaware, as it is one of the many states that encourages certification to sell and serve alcohol. Chesapeake Bartenders frequently provides wedding bartenders in Dover,  Wilmington and throughout the state, and all venues we work with require active bartending certifications for weddings, parties, and special events.

Do Bartenders For Hire In Virginia Need To Be Certified?

Virginia is one of the states that does not require a bartender certification to serve and sell alcohol. Chesapeake Bartenders provides event bartending staff in Northern Virginia, and although there are no requirements for official certifications, our staff is TIPS certified in the neighboring state of Maryland, ensuring they understand their responsibilities as a professional bartender.

In sum, while it may not be a legal requirement to hire certified bartenders for a wedding, party or special event, be sure to look into requirements in your state. If you are looking for reputable bartending companies in Maryland, DC, Virginia or Delaware, the Chesapeake Bartending team is not only certified, but is committed to providing an unparalleled experience that goes beyond traditional bartending duties. Call or email us today to learn more about our services and how we can make your next party or event unforgettable!

Chesapeake Bartenders

1517 Ritchie Highway Ste L3

Arnold, MD

21012

(410) 575-4960

 

Chesapeake Bartenders All-Inclusive 2019 Holiday Party Package

Hosting a holiday event or party can be stressful and overwhelming. Whether you are planning a Christmas party, holiday event or end of year corporate event for your business, seeing to all the details and making sure your guests have a great experience is the key to success. Even if you are an experienced event planner, the list of to-do’s can seem daunting and overwhelming. We are here to help! Our Holiday Party Package is available throughout Maryland for hosts, hostesses, business owners and event planners looking for help with beverage catering, alcohol service and signature drinks.

Hire Our Team To Manage Bartending and Beverage Catering

Our team will take some of the stress out of planning a holiday party or event, as you can leave the bartending and beverage catering details to us! Our team of event planners, mixologists, TIPS certified bartenders, cocktail waitresses and bar backs will ensure all details pertaining to alcohol service, bartending, bar set up, bar clean up, etc. are unparalleled. We pride ourselves on ensuring the hosts, hostesses and guests have nothing short of an amazing experience.

Signature Holiday Party Event Package ~ $475

This package is designed for those hosting holiday parties and want to delight and dazzle guests. From specialty holiday cocktails and “smoking drinks” to unique, festive garnishes and unparalleled service, our Signature Holiday Event Package takes the guesswork out of your event bartending needs.

This package is best for parties and events with up to 100 guests and includes the following:
  • 2 Top Tier, TIPS-Certified Chesapeake Bartenders for 3 hours
  • $20 credit towards special garnishes or add-ons
  • Smokey Drinks ($75 value) – dry ice added to drinks for a “smokey” and festive presentation
  • Choose one signature drink from our holiday drink menu
  • Appropriate tools for serving beer, wine, and liquor (wine keys, beer openers, etc.)
  • Pour spouts for liquor bottles
  • Large coolers for ice and cold storage + ice scoopers
  • Black-clothed tables to serve as “the bar”
  • Wine chilling buckets for presentation/chilling
  • Fruit/Garnish trays  (does not include fruit)
  • Pitchers for specialty cocktails

Signature Festive Cocktails

What would a holiday party be without fun, festive cocktails? These signature drinks have been custom created by our team of mixologists for the 2019 holiday season.


Request More Info About Our Holiday Party Package – Email Us , Call  (443) 228-8300 or Fill Out The Contact Form Below:

 

Chesapeake Bartenders will offer event bartending, mobile bars and beverage catering in Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia and Delaware.

ARNOLD, Md. – Sept. 16, 2019 – PRLog — A new professional bartending company called Chesapeake Bartenders launched today in Arnold, Maryland. The owners, Brett Workman and Courtney Smith are successful entrepreneurs with extensive backgrounds in hospitality, catering and service-based businesses. Chesapeake Bartenders is offering a sought-after service in Maryland, Northern Virginia, DC and Delaware, after noticing a major gap in the market.

“People come to Brett and I regularly asking for our help staffing bartenders at weddings, private parties and charity events in Maryland. This has been going on for years, and we are always happy to help. Brett and I noticed that it was challenging for party planners and hosts to find reliable, TIPS-certified bartenders who are more experienced than regular caterers and really go above and beyond. So we started Chesapeake Bartenders to address that need in the Mid-Atlantic market.”  – Courtney Smith

Chesapeake Bartending Offers The Following Services:

• Hourly Bartending Packages: These packages start at $50 an hour and include TIPS-certified bartenders, tables, table cloths, coolers and supplies.
• Mobile Bars: A partnership with Tiki To You offers two mobile bars available for any outdoor occasion
• Beverage Catering: This service includes custom drink creations (like his and her wedding cocktails) and assistance creating a placing a bulk alcohol order with the company’s partners.

The owners are looking forward to offering exceptional customer service based on their decades of experience in fine dining, luxury hotels and nightlife management. They have selected bartenders and mixologists who have years of experience in hospitality, specifically in mixology, wine and spirits.

 

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ABOUT CHESAPEAKE BARTENDERS:

Chesapeake Bartenders is an event bartending company based on of Arnold, MD and serving Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia and Delaware. Service offerings include staffing professional, TIPS-certified bartenders, bartending packages, mobile bars and custom drink creation. Find more information or get a quote at https://chesapeakebartenders.com/.

 

Chesapeake Bartenders

1517 Ritchie Hwy Ste L3, Arnold, MD 21012

(443) 228-8300