Through Party Shakers’ FAQ, we have answers to the most common questions. Here, our hosts can find immediate responses to common questions about Party Shakers’ bartending, Event Staff, and Photo Booth and Coffee services. You will also find more information on how we provide our services in Los Angeles.
We proudly provide our mobile bar, espresso, and photo booth services across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Burbank, and Long Beach. Travel within our standard radius is included in your package. For events outside of this area, a nominal travel fee may apply. Contact us with your venue location for a custom quote!
We believe in transparent pricing, so we do not charge any hidden service fees! Gratuity for our 5-star bartenders and event staff is completely optional. If you would like to tip our team for their exceptional service, you can choose to allow a tip jar on the bar, or you can provide a direct tip at the end of your event.
For each event, we create a contract between the host of the event and Party Shakers. This form is required to be signed before we provide our services. We will send the contract through email in a PDF format through Adobe Sign to collect an online signature.
If you do not want to use Adobe Sign for the signature, You may send the signed contract back to us as a scanned document, or using your own online signature platform.
It is extremely unlikely that Party Shakers would cancel your event. However, if a cancellation happens on behalf of Party Shakers, we will immediately return any deposits made.
All deposits made are refundable if the host cancels within 30 days prior to their event.
For full-service delivery across Los Angeles County, our team typically arrives 2 hours prior to the event start time. Please communicate with your dedicated party planner about venue arrangements (like hilltop setups in Beverly Hills or elevator access in Downtown LA) so we can prepare our team to deliver heavy equipment seamlessly.
Full and final payment is due 3-10 business days prior to your event date.
Financing option available with 0% interest.
We also accept the following forms of payment:
Zelle, Cash App, and ACH
Cash can be accepted if dropped off at our office before your event date.
Checks/Cashier Checks can be accepted if received before your event date.
Credit/Debit: A 3% transaction fee may apply.
*Other payment methods are available upon request.
It’s just a 3-step process.
Step 1: Proposal
Your proposal will include the service you are inquiring about, with pricing.
Step 2: Contract
Once you approve your proposal, we will send over a contract listing the service and your event details.
Step 3: Payment
To complete your reservation, we request payment to lock in your date.
This can either be a small deposit or a full payment.
Yes, Party Shakers is a fully insured mobile bartending and event service. All of our bartenders obtain an RBS-approved certification to serve alcohol legally and safely at private parties and corporate events anywhere from Santa Monica to Pasadena. COIs and proof of certification are available upon request.
Our expert baristas can craft a full café menu right at your event! This includes classic lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and espresso shots. We use premium beans and offer both standard and alternative milks (like oat and almond), along with custom syrups (vanilla, caramel, etc.) to give your guests a customized, high-end coffee experience.
We offer both! Our Espresso Bar Open Service includes a professional barista, a commercial espresso machine, and custom lattes crafted with signature housemade syrups. If you prefer a grab-and-go option for morning corporate meetings in Downtown LA or casual brunches, we also offer a Coffee & Tea Station. This is a standalone, self-serve setup featuring premium brewed coffee, curated teas, creamers, and flavors—no barista required.
Our mobile espresso packages include everything needed for a full, cafe-quality experience at your event: a professional barista, a commercial-grade espresso machine, premium coffee beans, standard and alternative milks, assorted syrups, and cups. It’s the perfect premium addition to morning corporate meetings in Culver City or evening wedding receptions in Glendale.
Yes! Every photo booth rental includes a personalized template design. Whether you want to feature your corporate logo for a brand activation in Culver City or your name and wedding date for a reception in Calabasas, our design team ensures your unlimited printouts perfectly match your event’s theme.
Bundling is the best way to get more and save more! By hiring Party Shakers for both your mobile bar and photo booth rental, you eliminate the stress of coordinating multiple vendors. Plus, our bundles come at a discounted rate, meaning you receive a professionally designed, cutting-edge photo booth experience—complete with an attendant, unlimited prints, and a custom template—for a fraction of the cost of hiring a standalone photo booth company in Los Angeles.
Yes! In addition to the unlimited physical prints your guests receive during the event, digital copies of all the captures are available upon request. It’s the perfect way to look back on all the fun memories from your Los Angeles celebration and easily share them with friends and family.
We recommend a 10×10 foot area to comfortably fit the backdrop, the camera kiosk, and the prop table, while leaving room for guests to mingle. We also need access to a standard power outlet within 15 feet of the setup area.
Every Los Angeles photo booth rental includes a professional attendant, high-quality lighting, a backdrop, fun props, and unlimited sessions. Bundle our photo booth with our mobile bar packages to give your guests the ultimate event experience while saving on vendor costs!
Yes! While our staff is the perfect addition to our Open Bar and Mobile Espresso packages, you can absolutely hire our Servers, Event Helpers, and Bartenders as standalone services to assist with your private events anywhere in Los Angeles County.
Our professional staff arrives a solid 1 hour before your event starts to set the stage and prepare the bar or food stations. Once the event ends, our team works like ninjas to break down and clean their stations within 30 to 45 minutes. If your venue in Downtown LA or Glendale requires extra time for complex loading or rooftop access, just let us know, and we will adjust the schedule!
Our Los Angeles mixologists are experienced cocktail architects! They do much more than just pour standard drinks. They are trained in crafting complex, exotic cocktails, executing tableside shots, and even adding a touch of flair to the service. We work with you to create custom signature drink menus that will blow your guests away.
We highly recommend adding a Bar-back for large-scale events, weddings, or corporate parties in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica with over 75 guests. A Bar-back assists the main Mixologist by restocking ice, replenishing garnishes, clearing empty glasses, and keeping the bar area spotless. This ensures the bartender never has to leave the station, keeping the drink line moving quickly and smoothly.
Our Servers and Event Helpers are so much more than just waitstaff! They are there to take the stress off the host. Their duties include greeting and directing guests, setting up party supplies, heating and serving food, clearing plates and bussing tables, and facilitating activities. Whether you are hosting a backyard bash in Pasadena or a luxury wedding in Calabasas, they handle the details so you can actually enjoy your own party.
We offer a full roster of 5-star event professionals to ensure your Los Angeles party runs flawlessly! You can hire our certified Mixologists/Bartenders for craft cocktails and flair, Baristas for our mobile espresso carts, Bar-backs to keep the bar fully stocked and moving fast, and Servers/Event Helpers to act as your personal assistants for the day.
Yes, we typically require a 4-6 hour minimum for our event staffing services to account for travel, setup, and providing adequate service time for your guests.
Our professional staff can assist with almost anything you need to keep your event running smoothly. This includes setting up tables and chairs, passing hors d’oeuvres, clearing plates and bussing tables, pouring water or champagne, cake cutting, and end-of-night breakdown and cleanup.

