Contact Kevin’s Bartending & Event Services
Planning a wedding, private party, corporate event, or special celebration? Tell us your date, location, guest count, drink menu ideas, staffing needs, and setup details. Kevin and the KBS team will help you build the right event service plan.
Before you request a quote
KBS uses itemized service pricing. Bartenders start at $45 per hour with a 4-hour minimum, waitstaff and barbacks start at $40 per hour with a 4-hour minimum, mobile bar setup starts at $180 plus delivery fee, and beverage station setup starts at $350. Clients provide alcohol. KBS does not provide alcohol.
Request Your Event Quote
What to include for a faster quote
- Event date
- Event location
- Estimated guest count
- Event type
- Bar service hours
- Drink menu ideas
- Bartender, waitstaff, barback, or mobile bar needs
- Indoor or outdoor setup
- Venue rules or insurance requirements
- Setup and cleanup needs
Why event hosts trust KBS
Premium staffing, complete insurance, and founder-led dedication since 2005.
- Founded in 2005: Proudly serving Southern California, beginning in San Diego.
- Founder-Led: Led directly by founder Kevin Thornton with a personal commitment to quality and service.
- Comprehensive Support: Mobile bartending, event staffing, waitstaff, barbacks, and mobile bar setup support.
- Insured & Screened: KBS carries $2M General + Liquor Liability coverage and workers' compensation insurance, with RBS-certified bartenders and background-screened staff.
- Custom Quotes: Transparent pricing built specifically around your event details.
What clients provide vs what KBS provides
A clear breakdown of event responsibilities to ensure smooth coordination on event day.
What Clients Provide
- • Alcohol (liquor, beer, wine, champagne)
- • Ice, mixers, juices, and sodas (unless separately arranged)
- • Cups, glassware, or disposable drinkware (unless separately arranged)
- • Garnishes and specialty ingredients (unless separately arranged)
- • Venue access and staging space
- • Parking and loading access details
- • Event timeline and service schedule
- • Final confirmed guest count
What KBS Provides
- • RBS-certified bartenders ($45/hr, 4-hour minimum)
- • Background-screened waitstaff and event servers ($40/hr, 4-hour minimum)
- • Background-screened barback support staff ($40/hr, 4-hour minimum)
- • Essential bar tool kits (shakers, strainers, pourers)
- • Mobile bar setup coordination when booked (starting at $180 plus delivery)
- • Beverage station setup when booked (starting at $350)
- • Drink menu planning and signature cocktail consultation (included with bartender service)
- • Alcohol shopping list guidance
- • Additional setup and cleanup time when added to quote (billed at applicable hourly rate)
- • Party rental partner coordination for mobile bars, glassware, and event accessories (options, pricing, delivery, and availability confirmed during quoting)
- • COI / insurance documentation when required (starting at $88.67 per event; final cost may vary based on event requirements)
Services we can help with
KBS provides itemized bartending, waitstaff, barback, and bar setup options. Select the services that fit your guest count and venue layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a quote from KBS?
To request a quote, simply fill out the online quote form on this page with your event details (date, location, estimated guest count, and staffing needs). Kevin and our team will review your request and get back to you with a custom quote.
What information should I include in my quote request?
Providing your event date, city/location, estimated guest count, event type, bar hours, and desired event staff (bartenders, servers, barbacks, or mobile bar setup) will help us calculate a faster, more accurate quote.
Does KBS provide bartenders for weddings?
Yes, we specialize in wedding bartending services across Southern California. We help coordinate bar service, cocktail prep, reception support, and professional day-of hospitality to keep your celebration running smoothly.
Does KBS provide waitstaff and barbacks?
Yes. In addition to professional bartenders, we provide experienced food servers, waitstaff, barbacks, and support helpers to assist with food service, clearing tables, glassware, trash cleanup, and general event flow.
Does KBS provide mobile bar setup?
Need a mobile bar, glassware, or additional event rentals? KBS works with party rental partners throughout Southern California to help clients source available equipment and accessories for their events. Options, pricing, delivery, and availability are confirmed during the quoting process. Mobile bar setup starts at $180 plus delivery, and beverage station setup starts at $350.
What areas does KBS serve?
We serve Southern California, including San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding event markets.