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.
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.
Every event, poured right
We build every booking around one simple goal: a bar that runs smoothly from first toast to last call. Here's what that looks like in practice.
100+
Signature menus
3-5
Drinks per menu
30m
Setup time
24h
Response time
The Thirst Busters bar package for every Chicago event
Clear packages built around your guest count and style. We handle setup, pour, and breakdown, so you can actually enjoy the night.
Signature Bar
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A polished mobile bar with a handcrafted two-cocktail menu for 50 guests or fewer.
Full bar setup and breakdown
Two signature cocktails
Professional bartender for 4 hours
Glassware and bar tools included
Alcohol consultation guide
Celebration Bar
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Our most booked option. A full mobile bar with a three-cocktail menu for up to 120 guests.
Full bar setup and breakdown
Three signature cocktails
Two bartenders for 5 hours
Premium glassware and tools
Custom cocktail menu cards
Alcohol consultation and shopping list
Grand Event Bar
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Built for weddings and large corporate events with a four-cocktail menu and dedicated bar manager.
Full bar setup and breakdown
Four signature cocktails
Three bartenders for 6 hours
Dedicated bar manager on site
Premium glassware, tools, and linens
Custom menu design and tasting notes
Your booking questions, answered
Quick answers to common booking questions. Still unsure? Just ask.
Reserve your event bartender in Chicago today
Tell us about your event and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions, and lock in your date. Booking takes just a few minutes.