About this vendor
Craftenders Event Bar Staffing is a premier mobile bartending service serving the D/FW area, specializing in craft cocktails and exceptional service for weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and other special events. Founded in 2018 by Joseph and Brenda Samuel, the team brings over 15 years of industry experience to create memorable, high-quality drink experiences for couples and their guests.
With a focus on custom cocktail menus and premium ingredients, Craftenders uses only fresh, non-pasteurized juices, mixers, and garnishes to ensure every drink is perfectly crafted. Couples can trust the professional bartenders and mixologists to handle every detail, allowing them to relax and enjoy their celebration.
Details
Bar & Drinks
- Bartenders
- Beer
- Champagne
- Liquor
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Signature Cocktails
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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Great drinks and great service!! Craftenders were so accommodating and kind and their drinks were delicious and super pretty!! Multiple people at the wedding came up to me to tell ...
me how friendly the bartenders were ! Such a great experience!
A lot of folks had good things to say about your team. You did an amazing Job. 10 out of ten recommend.
We had the best time and the bartender kept the drinks flowing. People are still talking about her Lavender French 75. Would definitely hire her again and again’!
Sky and Joseph bartended for my wedding. Excellent service! Drinks were on point all night long.
Choosing Craftenders was one of the best decisions we made for our dream wedding. From our first meeting through even after the wedding day, they were incredibly professional and c...
ommunicative. With over 275 guests, everyone was served multiple drinks quickly and efficiently. Craftenders also created our signature cocktail, which was such a hit that guests kept going back for more. We couldn’t have asked for a better bar service!
Amazing, amazing, amazing! Craftenders was incredible from the moment we booked through the weeks following our wedding. Their communication was top-tier, every question we had was...
answered quickly and thoroughly. Everything was perfectly planned and executed. We had over 275 wedding guests, and they all raved about how delicious our signature drinks were. The bar stayed busy the entire night! We would absolutely recommend Craftenders for any event and are already looking forward to bringing them back for our next one big event!
Great, great, great bartenders and bussers, everyone had great energy and made sure everything and everyone was taken care of. Arrived on time and everything was organized, they al...
so went above and beyond going around giving drinks out even though it was not asked for. They truly made the wedding a memorable night for everyone that attended. They were also extremely professional and clear with pricing, service, and other stuff. They are knowledgeable and make delicious drinks and work with you. Will definitely recommend them to others going forward. Thank you craftenders!
Tyrell was very attentive and had immaculate bartending services. The drinks were amazing! He made our wedding reception come together smoothly. Everyone had a great time thanks to...
Tyrell! Craftenders has affordable pricing and a very professional crew. We would book again and definitely recommend for any future events
Joe and Brenda were phenomenal! The cocktails were great and they personalized the ones that we wanted for our wedding. They are so personable and easy to work with and I can’t rec...
ommend them enough! We loved getting to know them better throughout the process of getting ready for our event.
Antoine and Tyrell were great to have for our wedding reception! The whole team was friendly, easy to work with, and fairly priced. Thank you Craftenders!
I hired Craftenders for my brother's wedding, and they exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless. Booking was a breeze, with clear communi...
cation and quick responses that made planning stress-free.
On the wedding day, the bartenders arrived on time, fully prepared, and brought a friendly, welcoming energy that set the tone for the night. They were incredibly kind, professional, and attentive to all the guests' needs, ensuring everyone had a great time.
I can't say enough good things about Brenda and her team. If you're looking for a reliable and top-notch bartending service, look no further than Craftenders. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Craftenders went above and beyond for us! From planning to the day of, they answered my many questions with patience and creativity. The bar staff was phenomenal and quickly became...
the life of the party. Our guests are still talking about the awesome bartenders! Our day wouldn’t have been the same without them!
I wrote this as a Google review but I wanted to share it on here too, so that it may reach more people:
I could not have been happier with the service that was provided at our wed...
ding November 2nd. Joseph and Brenda were personable and reliable throughout the whole planning process. They were kind, professional, and really took care of what we needed. At the event, drinks were fantastic (we did a couple of mocktails and margaritas), all of the staff was incredibly kind, outgoing, and fun. We had several guests compliment their drinks and their service. We would HIGHLY recommend hiring Craftenders for your bartending needs.
Craftenders were very professional, friendly, awesome service! We would recommend for any event.
Let me tell yall, Joseph and Tyrell were amazing!! My entire wedding party, guest, and vendors were pleased with their top notch service, the drinks were delicious, and their love ...
for people
And what they do showed!! Thanks I will hire Craftendars over and over again!
I was skeptical about having alcohol at my wedding because my groom and his family don't drink but Craftenders gave us the perfect combo. My side had cocktails while his had sparkl...
ing grape juice. Joseph and Tyrell were professional yet fun and kept the drinks flowing for everyone. The drinks were great and they put bubbles on top which was a hugh hit. I love that they were very communicative with my venue.
Amazing custom cocktails and personalized menu. Highly professional and courteous stafff. The owner will curate the perfect experience for your event. I will ONLY use Craftenders f...
or my events.
They have serviced Baby showers, Birthday Parties, Class Reunions, and Family Gatherings. They NEVER disappoint.
BEST BARTENDERS IN THE DFW AREA!!! Honestly y’all these guys are the best. Tyrell and Joseph were amazing! The drinks were AMAZING and sooooo beautiful!! Everyone had drinks in the...
ir hands and kept going back for more!! 10 out of 10 recommend!
Amazing team!
Joseph is incredibly talented. He created the most unique drinks for every type of drinker. Sweet, salty, and everything in between. Truly the best team for any typ...
e of event. We can’t recommend them enough. Incredibly professional but equally warm and friendly. We will definitely be hiring them for all our future events!!
He came out in time. Stayed in communication and had all details planned out ahead of time. Excellent service, the drinks tasted amazing and he had efficient service.
I wholeheartedly recommend CrafTenders! From our first conversation to the actual day of service, Joe's attentiveness and thoroughness stood out. He was always available to answer ...
my late-night inquiries. Joe and his team exceeded expectations, going the extra mile. Their service was exceptional, and the drinks were a highlight, making our big day lively and unforgettable. Don't hesitate—book them now for your special occasion!
Great service from the Craftenders at our reception! The team was personable, energetic and attentive to everyone! We will definitely have them back at our next event!
We had Brenda and Joseph bartend for my mother’s birthday party and they were nothing short of amazing! Their booking process was seamless and they made sure we had everything we n...
eeded plus more! We really appreciate you guys so much and will be using them for future events!!
Craftenders did an AMAZING job on the bartending service and cocktail display for my 30th birthday party. I had a very particular vision and they most definitely delivered. The dr...
inks were also soo delicious! I will certainly be using them for future events. Thank you for everything Brenda and Joseph!
I shared my vision and theme with Mr Craftender and he created a custom menu and drinks with my photos and theme in mind! My guests were pleased with their experience and almost a ...
year later have not stopped asking me about his services. He was very detailed in advising what my package included and no hidden prices. Cannot wait to utilize his services again
I cannot express how amazing it was to work with Craftenders! We hired them for our annual holiday party at our house and they were easy to work with and always replied in a profes...
sional and timely manner. We were lucky enough to have Nesha for the event and she outdid herself. She was professional, a joy to work with, and personable. All we heard from our guests was how amazing she was. We will definitely be working with them again!
The drinks were great! The bartenders were so nice and helpful!!
Would you like a standard bartending service or would you like an epic one? I hired Craftenders and I have to say that they were absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, the bar...
tenders were friendly, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with.
Throughout the planning process, they were incredibly responsive and attentive to all of our needs and preferences. They worked with us to create a customized cocktail menu that perfectly complemented our wedding theme and preferences.
On the day of the wedding, they arrived early to set up and were well-prepared to handle the large crowd of guests. The bartenders were professional, personable, and interacted wonderfully with our guests. They kept the drinks flowing and even offered suggestions to guests who were unsure of what to order.
Overall, I was extremely impressed with the level of service provided by this bartending company. They went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding was a success and that all of our guests were happy and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this bartending service to anyone in need of a professional and friendly team for their event.
We hired Craftenders for our wedding back in Nov 2021. They were everything! Everyone LOVED our cocktail menu! We recently rehired Craftenders for our birthday party that we had ye...
sterday, 1/7/23. (My husband and I are both Capricorns and our bdays are 3 days apart! 🥴) It was a small party and again Joe showed up and showed out! As long as he will have us, we will remain faithful clients! 😂 Can’t recommend him enough! You won’t have any regrets! Thanks friend! 💙
I highly recommend Craftenders for any event that you would need bartending services for! They were punctual, very professional and the drinks were really good! They also offer dif...
ferent packages that would best fit your needs. If you are hesitating booking please don’t! You won’t be disappointed!
He understood the assignment. Everyone lived the drinks! Go ahead you are in safe hands
Joe is the best! His drinks are top notch. When paired with his personality, you’re sure to have an epic event! We will hire him time and time again!
Craftenders Event provided bartender services for our rehearsal dinner at our home. The bartender made the night perfect! He was punctual, with a quick setup, had all the garish, a...
nd mixers needed. He was very knowledgeable about making various alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks, and professional.
We will definitely use their services for the next dinner party. It removed the stress of making our guess drinks. We were able to soend that time entertaining them.
Craftenders are amazing! They were so detailed and kept communication throughout the whole process with us. They listened to our needs and wants and catered to them. A lot of thing...
s went wrong on our wedding day, including the power going out, but I never had a single issue with Craftenders. They adapted to the situation and kept everyone happy. They did a phenomenal job and I would hire them again any day! Thank you guys so much for being something that went right in our wedding day. 🙏
Craftenders arrived on time and they were very kind and professional. All of the guests loved their drinks and commented on how kind and energetic they were! Definitely a great add...
ition to our wedding reception!
We love Joe! Cocktails were the best. Refreshing, fun, creative!! He was easy to work with, professional, and took care of every guest with ease. Everyone raved about his drinks an...
d fun easy personally!! You want him working your event!
Contact
2346 Victory Park Ln, Dallas, TX | Dallas Ft. Worth and surrounding areas.
Craftenders Event Bar Staffing