Planning an event in Chicago and need a bartender?
Thirst Busters brings mobile bars, custom cocktails, and professional service to weddings, corporate events, and parties across the city.
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Hire a Professional Bartender in Chicago
Looking for a professional bartender for your Chicago wedding, private party, corporate event, or celebration? Thirst Busters provides experienced bartenders, portable bar setup, garnishes, mixers, cups, ice, and customized signature cocktail menus while you supply the alcohol.
Portable Bar Setup
We arrive with a portable bar, cups, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws, and the essentials needed for professional beverage service.
Signature Cocktail Menu
Choose customized signature cocktails designed for your event, theme, and guest preferences
Alcohol Quantity Guidance
We help you estimate how much alcohol to purchase based on your guest count, event length, and drink menu.
You Choose the Alcohol
You select and purchase the brands you want based on your preferences and budget.
Dry-Hire Bartending Service
You supply the alcohol, and Thirst Busters provides the professional bartending service and bar essentials.
Experienced Chicago Bartenders
Professional bartending for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and celebrations throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Professional Bartending for Chicago Events
From weddings and private parties to corporate events and celebrations, Thirst Busters provides professional bartending service designed to keep your bar organized, efficient, and enjoyable from the first drink to the final toast.
Since 2010
Serving Chicago-area events and celebrations
Up to 4 Hours
Standard bartending service
Custom Signature Menus
Designed for each event
1 Bartender per 75 Guests
Recommended staffing
Simple Bartending Pricing for Chicago Events
Professional bartending without complicated packages or hidden add-ons. Thirst Busters provides experienced bartenders and bar essentials while you supply the alcohol.
Professional Bartending Service
$350 per bartender
Professional bartending for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and celebrations throughout the Chicago area.up to 4 hours of bartending service
Setup and breakdown included
1 bartender recommended per 75 guests
Portable bar setup
Cups, napkins, straws, and garnishes
Alcohol quantity guidance
Customized signature cocktail menu
Client supplies the alcohol
Reserve your event bartender in Chicago today
Tell us about your event and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions, and confirm your date. Booking takes just a few minutes.