Flawless Service. Certified Professionals. The Ultimate Guest Experience.

Elite Mixologists & Bartenders

Bartender/Mixologist for events | Flair Bartending | Craft cocktails | Party Shakers

The stars of the show. Our certified, TIPS-trained mixologists don’t just pour drinks; they craft an experience.

Perfect For: Creating custom craft cocktails, handling high-volume open bars, and providing charismatic, luxury service to every guest who approaches the bar.

Professional Barbacks

Bar-back | Party Shakers

The secret weapon for a seamless bar. A bartender without a barback is like a chef without a sous-chef.

Perfect For:Events with 75+ guests. They ensure ice bins are always full, premium glassware is constantly restocked, empty glasses are cleared, and the bartender never has to stop pouring to prep ingredients.

Servers & Event Helpers

Server, event helper, Wait staff | Party Shakers

Your personal event concierges. They handle the logistics so you can actually enjoy your party.

Perfect For: Greeting guests, maintaining the cleanliness of the venue, bussing tables, assisting with food service, and ensuring the entire event space looks as immaculate at midnight as it did at 5:00 PM.

Specialty Baristas

barista to hire for events and parties | Party Shakers | Los Angeles, CA

Café-quality craftsmanship, brought to your venue. > Perfect For: Corporate summits, morning weddings, or late-night receptions. Our skilled baristas dial in the espresso machinery, craft custom lattes and cappuccinos, and keep your guests energized with sophisticated coffee service. (Note: For full coffee cart rentals, visit our sister brand, Craft Coffee Catering).


The Party Shakers Standard: Why Los Angeles Chooses Our Event Staff

Hiring the right staff is the single most important decision you will make for your event. At Party Shakers, we don’t just send warm bodies to fill a room; we provide a curated roster of elite hospitality professionals.

Vetted, Certified, & Fully Insured

Every mixologist, server, and barback on our team is rigorously vetted, TIPS-certified, and fully insured. We frequently partner with Los Angeles’ most exclusive venues because they trust our level of compliance and professionalism.

Seamless Event Coordination

From backyard weddings in the San Fernando Valley to massive corporate summits in Downtown LA, our staff arrives early, dresses impeccably, and anticipates your guests’ needs before they even have to ask. We handle the heavy lifting, the high-volume crowds, and the meticulous cleanup so you can actually enjoy the celebration you worked so hard to plan.

FAQ for Event Staff In Los Angeles, CA

It comes down to the complexity of your menu and your guest count. If you want your mixologist strictly focused on hand-crafting amazing, unique cocktails without slowing down the line, a barback is essential. The barback serves as the engine of the bar—restocking ice, clearing glassware, and prepping garnishes—so your bartender never has to step away to grab supplies. For high-volume events, a barback guarantees a flawless guest experience.

Hosting an event is overwhelming, and we believe no host should be working at their own party! Our event helpers act as your personal on-site concierges. Whether your event is large or small, they take over the non-stop tasks: bussing tables, keeping the venue spotless, assisting with food service, and managing the flow of the room so you can actually relax and celebrate with your guests.

Absolutely. All of our mixologists carry valid California RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) certifications. Furthermore, Party Shakers is a fully licensed and insured agency. Upon request, we can easily provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to your venue anywhere in Los Angeles or Southern California.

Impeccable presentation is a core part of our premium service. By default, our staff arrives in sharp, professional, all-black semi-formal attire. However, we are completely flexible! Whether your event requires formal black-tie, business casual, or a specific summer wedding aesthetic, just let us know your preference. Our team will arrive perfectly styled and neat to match your exact vision.

For the bar, the ratio depends entirely on your drink menu. If we are mixing hand-crafted cocktails or premium mocktails, we recommend 1 bartender per 50 guests. If you are keeping it simple with just beer, wine, or budget-friendly pre-batched drinks, 1 bartender can comfortably handle up to 100 guests. For servers and event helpers, the ratio fluctuates based on your food service style, but adding even one dedicated helper to any size event makes a massive difference in keeping the venue clean and the host completely stress-free!