Shake and Gather LLC

Mobile bar service for Chicagoland

Shake and Gather LLC is a mobile bartending company serving weddings in Chicago and the surrounding area. It brings preparation, welcoming service and a polished bar setup to the celebration, from the first toast to the last.

Packages

Beverage service comes in tiers. Pour covers beer, wine and hard seltzers. Pour & Mixer adds classic mixed drinks. Craft offers two signature cocktails, house-made syrups, fresh juices and premium garnishes. A Brunch package covers mimosa and Bloody Mary service for daytime weddings.

Full-service packages include four hours of beverage service, professional bartending staff, a mobile bar and tools, setup and breakdown, package-specific supplies, disposable serviceware, ice and a standard printed beverage menu.

• Pour: beer, wine and hard seltzers
• Pour & Mixer: classic mixed drinks
• Craft: signature cocktails and house-made syrups
• Brunch: mimosas and Bloody Marys

LGBTQ+ couples

Shake and Gather LLC is LGBTQ-owned. The business states a welcoming approach to service, and a signature cocktail is an easy way to personalize a bar for two grooms, two brides or any partnership.

Planning the bar

Ask what alcohol is supplied and what you need to purchase, since many mobile bar services provide the staff and equipment while you source the liquor. Check that the venue permits outside bartenders and whether it needs proof of insurance.

Estimate guests and hours, then ask the bartenders to recommend quantities. A common rule is about one drink per guest in the first hour and one every hour after, but ask for guidance tailored to your crowd. Plan a nonalcoholic option so that every guest has something festive in hand.

Confirm power, water access and bar placement with your venue so service starts smoothly.