Melanie was great. I would absolutely consider her for future events. She was well prepared and shared the list of things to arrange ahead of time.
The Redhead with a Shaker
- 44 hires
- Based in Arcadia, CA
- 2 years in business
- 2 employees
- Responds in about 2 hours
- Background checked
About The Redhead with a Shaker
Hi there, my name is Melanie. Disclaimer: I’m a dry hire, so I do not have an ABC license, so I cannot provide alcohol for you or sell it, but I’m Tips certified by ABC. You provide the alcohol, I’m certified to serve it. With that being said- I have worked in the bar industry for over 20 years at venues that vary in style and atmosphere. I am well versed in classic cocktails, TGIF era cocktails and the current cocktails. I have worked in both high volume nightclub style environments and fine dining atmospheres. I love hospitality and helping to facilitate in people’s joyful events. Happy to be of service to the Greater LA area, OC and Riverside county. Insured, TIPs and Servsafe certified.
Reviews
Melanie was amazing and professional. She showed up early, didn’t mind staying for additional time, the drinks and presentation were immaculate. She greatly elevated the party. She was a great find and I would highly recommend her.
A joy to work with and an amazing bartender!! Definitely will book again ❤️
Red Head With A Shaker is a total pro. She was excellent at communicating leading up to the event and helped me to come up with a Specialty Cocktail menu. She pre makes her mixers and uses awesome garnishes. She cranked out drinks and had them prepped on her bar. 50 people at a party and literally nobody was EVER waiting for a drink! Super quality cocktails also. She gave me a list beforehand of alcohol needed and nailed what was needed for party. You would be LUCKY to hire Red Head With a Shaker for your next event. Will 100 percent use her gain. Several compliments from party goers on quality and creativity of the drink service.
We hired Melanie for my son’s 30th birthday party at our home. She was amazing! She was very helpful in the planning process and provided me with a list of everything i needed. She helped us with the signature cocktail and was exceptionally professional. We would hire her again in a heartbeat!!
Wow! We are still getting compliments about the bartender we had yesterday. The redhead with a sharper has some of the most amazing cocktails we’ve ever had. They were a total pro, and their drinks were a huge hit with everyone. We were so impressed by their skill and how much our guests loved the drinks. Thank you for making our event so memorable!
Melanie was an incredible asset to our cocktail party. The whole experience felt elevated thanks to her perfectly crafted cocktails. The bar set up was elegant. Melanie was professional, diligent, responsive and I felt comfortable going back and forth with her when designing the menu. We will definitely work with her for all of our future events!
We absolutely loved working with Melanie for our engagement party. From start to finish she was fantastic, always quick to respond, organized, and punctual, which made everything so easy for us. She created a custom guava, pineapple, and strawberry drink just for me, and even makes her own syrups, which made everything taste amazing. The bows she put on all the espresso martinis were such a thoughtful and personal touch. Beyond her talent, Melanie felt like a friend. She was warm, fun, and such a joy to have behind the bar. She truly helped us achieve the engagement party of our dreams, and we cannot recommend her enough!
Mel was the absolute best bartender I could have asked for. I hosted an upscale event at my home and struggled to find someone capable of crafting the kind of complex, high-quality cocktails I had in mind. Mel completely exceeded my expectations. Her drinks were not only delicious, but also beautifully presented—my guests are still talking about them! She puts so much care into every drink, they look like something you’d get at Nobu for $25. I’m so happy I found her and honestly wouldn’t throw another party without her. If you’re looking for someone who can create truly beautiful, high-end cocktails, I highly, highly recommend Mel.
Melanie did an incredible job bartending for our event!! She suggested the perfect spooky cocktails, made the cutest menu and even decorated her bar for the Halloween theme! She made the entire event seamless and provided the most professional bar service for our guests. I cannot recommend her enough!
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The Redhead with a Shaker★ 5.0
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