We've hired the El Cumbala team twice or I should say maybe thrice- For bartending at our wedding with 150 guests, for our wedding rehearsal dinner for catering an amazing pizza party with 40 guests and a retirement dinner with 60 guests. Don't you dare think twice about hiring this team. Santiago and team will ensure you have a great time. When I say you don't lift a finger if you hire El Cumbala team when it comes to food or bartending, I mean it. The food is excellent with multiple choices. I highly recommend and would love to hire Santiago and team for any event again.
El Cumbala Events
- 124 hires
- Based in San Jose, CA
- 11 years in business
- 3 employees
- Background checked
About El Cumbala Events
Chef Antonio “Tony” and Santiago pride themselves in driving quality, excitement and hospitality to each guest every time. We’ve worked in the food and beverage industry in high-end restaurants and bars across the Bay Area for over 8 years, creating many menus and programs. In addition to bar and mixology services, we also bring authentic rustic pizzas and Italian fares to your place with a beautiful wood fired oven, capable of catering to small and large groups.
Reviews
Working with Santiago and his team was above and beyond from start to finish. Santiago’s communication was excellent, they were punctual, and most importantly the food was absolutely delicious!! The dedicated staff was very professional and friendly with all of the guests, making it a wonderful experience for everyone. It was a flawlessly executed and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you Santiago and team!
We couldn’t be happier with El Cumbala! Santiago and his team bartended for our wedding of 110 guests. They were extremely professional, helpful, flexible, and communicative, assisting with our bar menu and providing guidance on drink ingredients and quantities. Santiago came fully prepared with mixers, garnishes, bar tools, extra cups, ice buckets, and even an additional bar for seamless transitions between cocktail hour and reception. A highlight was the special tincture he made for our unique signature cocktail, which everyone loved. Santiago and his team were friendly and efficient, pre-batching drinks for busy moments and ensuring there were no lines at the bar. Our guests made several comments all night about how great the bartenders and their drinks were! Their pricing was very reasonable for the exceptional service we received before and during our event. We highly recommend Santiago and El Cumbala!
Amazing experience
Santiago and his team were on time and super responsive! I loved that they packed up everything for us and cleaned up the area as they left. Very professional!
I cannot say enough good things about Santiago and his El Cumbala crew! Santiago was a dream to work with, not always an easy task because I was coordinating our California high school reunion from Missouri. He was responsive to phone calls/emails, provided upfront and honest pricing, and was very flexible when our headcount changed as our event drew closer. Chef Antonio was right on time for getting set up, and food was delivered as promised. The entire crew was very nice, and we happily treated them to a cold beer for their excellent service and wonderful culinary delights! Our class holds a reunion every five years and everyone raved about how delicious the food was…the best we have ever had at one of these shindigs! I am positive I made the right decision in selecting El Cumbala and look forward to working with them again at our next event. Five stars from the Terra Nova High School, Class of 1981!
Absolutely recommend El Cumbala- Santiago & Claudia were amazing. We hired them to bartend and provide event support at a wedding reception. Our guests loved the tasty drinks and service. Santiago helped us codesign a fantastic menu- even helping us concoct a cocktail using a special ingredient that is meaningful to us. He was such a clear and reliable communicator throughout!
We did catering from Santiago and it was a great experience overall. The pizzas were yummy, he is very professional and ensures you are satisfied with his service. I strongly recommend him for your next event.
Santiago was amazing! He answered any questions I had. He arrived right on time and the drinks were great. Highly recommend for any event you may have.
Had a very good experience with Santiago. He was attentive, had good customer service skills, and great time management. Appreciated his professional and friendly demeanor. I will definitely be hiring him for future events.
I am absolutely pleased with the services provided from Santiago at El Cumbala Bar & Pizza. The menu selection was so vast, his responsiveness to my questions and concerns was immediate, and the food was delicious. I love working with people I can trust and I will definitely be having them for my next event.
Santiago was wonderful to work with! We had him and his team come bartend for a backyard wedding. He helped me put together a menu and let me know what to order and what he would provide. He was great at answering my questions along the way. The day of the event he had a super cute setup and all of our guests raved about how delicious all of the drinks were. Thank you Santiago!
We hired Santiago for our engagement party and he was definitely a hit. We received so many compliments about his professionalism and drinks. He helped us create a custom menu with custom names which everyone loved. The bar area was the place to be with the signature drinks he makes. His set up and bar is very nice and flashy. He also spent a really good time cleaning up the area and placing everything back to where it was even after his time was finished. We really look forward to hiring him for all of our future events.
Santiago was even more fantastic than all his reviews say. He was quickly responsive in the planning phase. He arrived on time. He brought with him all he said he would, but then was fully prepared with all the additional items you as the host may not think of. He was helpful picking up during the party and refreshing drinks. But mostly, he helped me create the cocktail list and crafted some awesome drinks just as I envisioned! Thanks, Santiago. I hope we get to do this again soon!
Santiago was amazing! He arrived an hour prior to setup at no charge ... he included ice, mixers, glasses and garnishes! Drinks were very well made; all requested drinks were made available and he made other recommendations based on the alcohol we had! He was very kind, friendly and attentive. Mask was taken off for this photo but wore one during the night and was respectful of Covid precautions. I would 100% work with him again!
Our guests enjoyed Santiago's friendly manner and professionalism and his knowledge of everything mixology related. He was accomodating as we went a little over the allotted time and made several last call requests. He was able to make almost every drink that was requested. He was friendly and the only mixologist I will ever call to my future parties.
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El Cumbala Events★ 5.0
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