Frequently Asked Questions

Regardless of someone's experience, all PBS staff must go through our extensive training program. 

The program consists of a two hour orientation and a five hour hands-on food service training class.  All bartenders attend a two day, ten hour training session on how to work in a banquet bar setting.  All experienced bartenders go through a one day, five hour advanced banquet bartending class (how to work off a table bar, as opposed to working behind a commercial restaurant bar).

All bartenders are required to be TIPS certified, which is a four hour class on alcohol intervention procedures.

PBS will always try to honor your requests.  However, due to scheduling conflicts we cannot guarantee a request for a particular staff member. 

We can guarantee that you will get an extremely qualified staff member to work your event!

We are not caterers or chefs and do not have the required licenses to provide or cook food for our clients. We rely on our strategic alliances with many caterers and would be happy to recommend the caterer most suited to the type of party or event you are planning. We can still provide our world-class, professional wait-staff and bartenders to service the event.

Yes! Please note that under no circumstances will any of our bartenders serve anyone under the age of 21. If there is any doubt, our bartenders will request proof of drinking age. Sorry - No Exceptions.

PBS bartenders carry and use their own bar tools. Supplies consist of shaker glasses, bottle openers, pourers, bar mats, etc.

We are licensed and insured to serve and set up all types of specialty beverage events. We do not carry an alcohol liquor license to sell alcohol. The client must secure all permits required for the event. We do not own or sell alcoholic beverages, However, we can recommend, order, pick up, and deliver prepaid alcoholic beverage purchases on behalf of the client. This can provide you with significant savings.

We provide one-stop shopping for all beverage needs to include:

•       Alcohol variety and quantity recommendations
•       Liquor store locations for discount pricing
•       Pickup and delivery
•       Table bars, linens, tubs, floor mats and protection
•       Glassware - rocks, wine, pints, martini & champagne
•       Soft drinks, water and ice
•       Setups, mixers and additional products
•       Special requests

YES!   Minimum Hours:

• 4-hour minimum for all staff Sunday through Friday
• 5-hour minimum for all staff Saturdays

Uniform: Please see list of uniform choices. Please note, only bartenders have the black vest. Any other uniform not listed needs to be provided by the client.

Servers: Our staff is trained to set tables and buffets.  They will set up, service, and maintain all food and beverage table service areas throughout the event.  At the end of the event, we provide total breakdown and cleanup to the client's specifications. Services during the event include any type of table food service required and beverage service including water, wine and champagne.

 For food servers, we ask that you have a list of menu items and a timeline of your event requirements in order to provide seamless service to your event.  For bartenders, please advise of any special requests, such as toasts, speeches and last call.