About
802 Cocktails is one of the very few "exclusive" Bar Catering companies in the state of Vermont. This is a unique advantage to you because many of the other bar catering companies in the area are affiliated with a restaurant, hotel, bar, or food catering company. This can often lead to you and your event being further down their priority list and the quality and attention to detail can drop.
At 802 Cocktails we only have one priority: You and your beverage service. We specialize in one thing: Bar service. And we execute this service better than anyone else, and at a better value.
Almost everytime I provide bar service for an event people are celebrating something. My job is to throw and attend parties!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Every event is very unique. We start the process by sending the client a detailed questionnaire to find out exactly what they are looking for. Using this information we create an initial estimate and make suggestions regarding service and options.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Northern Lights Private Cruise Ship 2005 - 2012
• 7 Years of experience as the Lead Bartender aboard the Northern Lights. The newest and most elegant cruise ship on Lake Champlain.
Bar Manager Sugarsnap Bar Catering 2012-2014
• Built, from the ground up, one of Vermont’s premier Bar Catering companies. This included the exclusive beverage service at the Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center; one of Vermont’s largest and most diverse event spaces.
As the leader in both positions, I have over ten years of experience and knowledge in coordinating, organizing, staffing, and executing bar service for every type of event imaginable.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Because every event and client are unique we do not have set pricing. We prefer to work with each client individually to ensure that they are receiving the service they want at a price they can afford.
How did you get started in this business?
I was born and raised in Vermont. Attended Milton High School, and graduated from the University of Vermont. I began bartending at the age of 18 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center and have been working in the customer service industry for over 25 years. In 2014 I founded 802 Cocktails.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Whether you are looking for bar service for an intimate small gathering, your wedding, a corporate holiday party for 300 people, or an epic 750 person Halloween party, 802 Cocktails has the knowledge, experience, and attention to detail to ensure your special occasion is one to remember. Over the past ten years, I have executed: birthday parties, bah mitzvah, bar mitzvah, corporate dinners, corporate cocktail parties, weddings, wedding receptions, award ceremonies, holiday parties, mixers, concerts, fundraisers, political gatherings, reunions, graduation parties, and anniversaries.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Having a bar budget in mind beforehand is one of the most useful pieces of information. Even if it is a price range, it helps tremendously in regards to discussing and recommending service options as well as establishing realistic expectations.