Bartending & Mixology

*Licensed and insured

Why hire professionals?

One of the many benefits of having our staff work your event is peace of mind. Knowing that you can focus on hosting your event and that your guests are being catered to in an enjoyable, safe manner can make for a smooth celebration in any case. Hiring professionals to serve and interact with your guests can significantly impact your guests’ experience. You want to have someone there for you who is experienced in problem-solving and can lighten the load of the host.

Our Services

  • Beer & Wine service

    Ideal for any sized get-together, no matter the reason for gathering. Happy, sad or formal, this is always a good service to have available for your guests. With this selection, you’ll have our bartenders prepared to serve your guests their wine or beer of choice. You know your guests’ taste the best, so this may be the best choice for you.

  • mixed drinks & Shots service

    Perfect for any celebration! We will help you create a custom menu for your unique event and our bartenders will serve each drink upon order. Choose from some of our most popular drink recipes or share your favorite recipe with us.

  • Full Bar service

    Recommended for Weddings! This is the option you would use for a large gathering to cater to your many guest’s preferences. This would work like your typical bar; Shots, your choice of classic mixed drinks, as well as the basics like beer & wine are typically available throughout the duration of your event. Your bartenders will adapt the menu throughout based on the availability of liquors and mixers provided.

Schedule a Consult

meet the bartenders

megan allison - Coordinator

sierra richards - head bartender

Megan earned her Mixology License from ABC Charlotte Bartending School in 2020. Since then, she has enjoyed bartending for Gatherings Catering and Event Center. While she does enjoy the social aspect of bartending, her real strength is coordinating events and meeting with clients. If you use our bartending services, it’s Megan that will help you along the way!

“ I do a lot of coordinating of bartenders and event-specific problem solving; Scheduling and preparation are my strong suits. I am so excited to meet with you! My favorite drink has to be a Cosmopolitan with a sugar rim.”

Sierra started bartending in early 2019 at a local cash bar in Statesville. There, she fell in love with mixology and the ability to create the perfect drink for any particular drinker’s preference. She earned her mixology certification from ABC Charlotte Bartending School in 2020 and from there, she has been bartending privately for Gatherings Catering and Event Center ever since. We love having her as a part of our team!

“ My strong suit is definitely mixology. I generally enjoy creating different recipes and being creative behind the bar. I would be so honored to be a part of your special day! I am a fan of the Classics; My favorite drink is a simple glass of semi-sweet white wine. Preferably a Reisling or Pinot Grigio.”

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FaQ’s

  • This one is easy, PEACE OF MIND. Let professionals do what they do best so that you and your guests can enjoy the gathering. Some venues actually require you to hire professionals to bartend if you’re planning on serving alcohol.

  • This is where the magic happens! We like to start the process with a consult with our mixology staff to discuss your vision and wants for the event. You’ll be able to talk it through with the very professionals who will be there the day of your special event. After that, you’ll be able to approve or make changes to the invoice all online.

  • According to NC Law, Gatherings is not authorized to provide any alcoholic beverages for your event. For this reason, our mixology service is based on an “Open Bar” structure where the drinks are paid for by the host. Our bartenders will provide you with a shopping list of alcohol that you or the client will be responsible for providing to the bartenders upon arrival at the event. Gatherings Mixology will be able to provide mixers and all equipment required.

  • We believe in reasonable and fair rates in regards to our customers but also, to our staff. Pricing for our service depends on which services are needed and how many guests are expected. Our hourly rate starts at $100/hour (excluding gratuity). We invite you to schedule a consult with us for more details.

  • The best way to contact the mixology department is to schedule a consultation using the button at the top of the page or submit an inquiry by phone.

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