Top Shelf frequently asked questions:

Why should I choose Top Shelf?

Top Shelf is the best equipped, most enthusiastic and discreet service in the area. Top Shelf has a great staff that love to give the best service possible.  Top Shelf uses only the freshest of fruits and mixers, creating new signature drinks like the Raspberry Mojito and the Flaming Lemon Drop. Top Shelf uses beautiful, fully functional portable bars. Top Shelf is available anywhere within Southern California, and can accommodate groups of many sizes. Top Shelf offers a wide range of services, and will work with just about anyone's budget. Top Shelf has access to cabaret dancers, fire jugglers and breathers,  ice luge, chocolate and champagne fountains, DJ's, and much more. With Top Shelf  you get an experience (See my Testimonial page)!  Top Shelf works with all event coordinators, wedding planners, caterers, D.J.’s and happily extends courtesy to the trade.  For your protection, Top Shelf is properly licensed and fully insured.

Why use a Beverage Caterer?

I have noticed at events in the past that the bar becomes the focal point of an event, usually functioning from the start to the finish of an event.  The bar becomes an integral part in setting the tone of an event and is a focal point for socializing.  Alcoholic beverages should be served and created by professionals who are enthusiastic about bartending and take pride in making a great cocktail.  A professionally trained bartender specializes in guaranteeing that the guests are appropriately, efficiently, and courteously accommodated.  In order to obtain an enthusiastic and properly trained bartender, the beverage side of the event is best left to those who are talented and dedicated bartenders, like the staff of Top Shelf.

Can I use Top Shelf at a location that has a liquor license?

Yes, but only if the licensee is cooperative.  If the licensee is willing to work with Top Shelf, they may surrender their license for the day, duration and location of the event without cost to them and without jeopardizing their license.

Can I sell drinks at my event?

  Usually not. An exception is that if you are a legally recognized non-profit organization then you may procure a special one-day license to sell drinks at your own private or public event. Top Shelf provides services to many non-profit organizations for fund-raising efforts. This year Top Shelf donated time, equipment, experience and staff for 2 of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's events, Primavera Party Downtown, Los Dignitario's Fiesta Kick off Party at the Santa Barbara Zoo, and Brandon's Wave (a local surf competition fundraiser for cancer, started this year in remembrance of Brandon Yates.)