Elevated Bar Service, Crafted for Every Celebration
At Elite Events Chicago, we believe the bar should be more than a place where drinks are served—it should be an experience that brings energy, hospitality, and personality to your event. As the dedicated bar-services division of Elite Events Chicago, we combine polished bartending, thoughtful beverage planning, and high-touch guest service to create bar experiences that feel seamless, sophisticated, and entirely tailored to the occasion.
From elegant weddings and black-tie galas to corporate receptions, private celebrations, and intimate gatherings, our team approaches every event with the same attention to detail that has defined Elite Events Chicago’s full-service hospitality. Our bartenders are selected not only for their technical knowledge, but also for their professionalism, presentation, efficiency, and ability to make every guest feel genuinely welcomed.
Our bar program is led by Director of Bar Services Michael Caraballo, a hospitality professional with more than 15 years of industry experience. Michael spent five years working at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and has developed his craft throughout a variety of high-end cocktail bars across the Chicagoland area. His expertise lies in creating high-touch cocktails, developing balanced beverage menus, and guiding clients toward signature selections that complement their event, cuisine, season, and personal style.
A Bar Program Designed Around You
Every event is different, which is why our beverage experiences are never treated as one-size-fits-all. We work closely with our clients to determine the ideal combination of spirits, wines, beers, specialty cocktails, zero-proof beverages, garnishes, glassware, and service details for their celebration.
Our three-tier bar program offers a flexible starting point:
The Classic Bar features familiar, trusted labels, approachable wines, popular beers, and timeless cocktails.
The Signature Bar elevates the experience with premium brands, refined wines, imported and Chicago-favorite beers, and handcrafted specialty cocktails.
The Reserve Bar delivers a top-shelf experience with prestige spirits, premium wines, distinctive beers, fresh ingredients, and sophisticated cocktail presentation.
Each package can be personalized with signature cocktails, custom cocktail names, printed bar menus, sparkling-wine service, curated wine upgrades, expanded beer selections, and elevated nonalcoholic beverages.
More Than Bartenders
A successful bar requires far more than someone standing behind it. Our team considers the complete flow of service—from guest count and event duration to beverage quantities, bar placement, ice requirements, mixers, garnishes, equipment, glassware, refrigeration, and venue logistics.
For venues without an established bar, we can provide the infrastructure necessary to create a polished and functional service environment. Depending on the needs of the event, this may include portable bars, beverage equipment, coolers, ice, mixers, garnishes, glassware coordination, setup, breakdown, and professional staffing.
Because Elite Bartending Chicago is part of a full-service event company, our bar team understands how beverage service must coordinate with the culinary team, venue, planner, timeline, and overall guest experience. The result is a bar program that does not operate separately from the event—it becomes an intentional part of it.
Hospitality in Every Pour
Our goal is to deliver drinks that are beautifully prepared, efficiently served, and memorable for the right reasons. Whether your vision includes a perfectly executed Old Fashioned, a vibrant seasonal margarita, a custom cocktail inspired by your love story, or an elegant selection of wine and beer, we will help you create a bar experience that reflects your taste and enhances your celebration.
With experienced leadership, thoughtful planning, premium service, and the hospitality standards of Elite Events Chicago behind every detail, Elite Bartending Chicago is ready to raise the bar for your next event.
Let us create a beverage experience your guests will remember long after the final toast.
Bar Packages
A Bar Experience Crafted for Your Celebration
From familiar favorites to refined top-shelf selections, Elite Bartending Chicago offers three thoughtfully curated bar packages designed to complement your event, your guests, and your vision. Each package brings together trusted spirit brands, hand-selected wines, popular beers, and a menu of handcrafted cocktails served with polished, professional hospitality.
Package pricing is customized according to guest count, service duration, venue requirements, and final beverage selections.
The Classic Bar
Familiar Favorites, Professionally Served
An approachable and versatile bar featuring recognizable spirits, crowd-pleasing wines, popular beers, and timeless cocktails. The Classic Bar is an excellent choice for showers, birthdays, corporate gatherings, casual celebrations, and weddings seeking quality service at a comfortable price point.
Featured Spirits
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
New Amsterdam Gin
Bacardí Superior White Rum
Lunazul Blanco Tequila
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Featured Wines
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon
Mionetto Prosecco Brut
Featured Beers
Miller Lite
Budweiser
Corona Extra
Handcrafted Cocktails
Classic Vodka Lemonade
Smirnoff Vodka, house lemonade, and fresh lemon
Bacardí Rum Punch
Bacardí Superior White Rum, pineapple, orange, lime, and grenadine
Lunazul Margarita
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and agave
Jim Beam Whiskey Ginger
Jim Beam Bourbon, ginger ale, and fresh lime
Ideal for: Casual celebrations, showers, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and budget-conscious weddings
The Signature Bar
Elevated Brands for Unforgettable Events
Our most versatile premium package pairs widely recognized spirits with elevated wines, imported and Chicago-favorite beers, and refined specialty cocktails. The Signature Bar is designed for couples and hosts who want an upscale, well-rounded beverage experience without moving into luxury-tier pricing.
Featured Spirits
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Planteray 3 Stars White Rum
Espolòn Blanco Tequila
Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Featured Wines
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Meiomi Pinot Noir
La Marca Prosecco
Featured Beers
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale
Handcrafted Cocktails
Tito's Cucumber Collins
Tito's Handmade Vodka, cucumber, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and soda
Espolòn Spicy Margarita
Espolòn Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, agave, and jalapeño
Maker's Mark Old Fashioned
Maker's Mark Bourbon, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, and expressed orange
Pineapple Daiquiri
Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, pineapple, fresh lime, and cane syrup
Ideal for: Weddings, milestone celebrations, galas, and upscale corporate events
Most Popular
The Reserve Bar
A Top-Shelf Experience with Elevated Presentation
Created for events where every detail matters, the Reserve Bar showcases prestige spirits, refined wines, distinctive beers, and high-touch cocktails prepared with fresh ingredients and sophisticated garnishes. It is a polished luxury experience for hosts who want their bar to become a memorable part of the celebration.
Featured Spirits
Grey Goose Vodka
Hendrick's Gin
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum
Patrón Silver Tequila
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Featured Wines
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Decoy Pinot Noir
Segura Viudas Heredad Brut Reserva
Featured Beers
Allagash White
Half Acre Daisy Cutter
Guinness Draught
Handcrafted Cocktails
Grey Goose French 75
Grey Goose Vodka, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and sparkling wine
Hendrick's Garden Gimlet
Hendrick's Gin, lime cordial, cucumber, and fresh garden herbs
Patrón Blood Orange Margarita
Patrón Silver Tequila, blood orange, fresh lime, agave, and orange liqueur
Woodford Black Walnut Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, demerara syrup, black walnut bitters, and expressed orange
Ideal for: Luxury weddings, black-tie celebrations, executive events, galas, and VIP hospitality
Compare Our Bar Packages
Our Classic Bar has spirits, wines, beers, and cocktails that are best suited for a familiar and budget friendly service. Trusted labels and crowd-pleasing selections with popular domestic and imported favorites, timeless classics, casual and budget-conscious celebrations.
Our Signature Bar being a premium selection but still widely recognized brands. Elevated red, white, and sparkling selections, imported and Chicago favorites. This package includes refined specialty cocktails for weddings and upscale events.
The Reserve Bar is our prestige and top-shelf labels. Premium still and sparkling wines with distinctive craft and imported selections. High-touch cocktails with sophisticated presentation and reserved for the luxury and VIP events you are looking to staff.
Personalized for Your Event
Every Elite Bartending Chicago bar experience may be tailored to reflect your celebration. Depending on the selected package and event requirements, available enhancements may include:
Custom signature cocktails inspired by the couple, company, or event theme
Personalized cocktail names and printed bar menus
Champagne or sparkling-wine service
Curated wine upgrades
Additional beer selections
Zero-proof cocktails and elevated nonalcoholic beverages
Specialty garnishes and enhanced cocktail presentation
Glassware, portable bars, ice, mixers, and complete bar infrastructure
Final selections are confirmed during the planning process. Brand availability and substitutions may vary, and any replacement will be of comparable quality and style.
Let Us Raise the Bar
Whether you envision a relaxed gathering, an elegant wedding, or an unforgettable luxury celebration, our team will help you select a beverage experience that feels intentional, seamless, and entirely your own.
Contact Elite Events Chicago to begin designing your custom bar package.
