Crafting Unforgettable Moments
Central Texas & Surrounding Areas - Willing to Travel
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Taryn Gootee & Rachel Pry
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At Elevate Bartending, we embrace the art of curating unforgettable experiences that exceed expectations. If you want to partner with a team passionate about making every event extraordinary, let's connect. Together, we'll create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Elevate Bartending employs over 40 professional bartenders covered under our comprehensive liquor liability insurance.
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Meet the team
Taryn Gootee & Rachel Pry
Owner
We're not just mixing drinks; we're stirring up experiences.
Based in the heart of Austin, Texas, Rachel and Taryn have built a team of professional bartenders who share their passion for service.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.057 reviews
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Elevate Bartending consistently impresses customers with their professional service, creativity, and attention to detail for events ranging from small gatherings to large parties. Reviewers praise the team's clear communication, friendly staff, and delightful custom cocktails. Their helpfulness, organization, and the ease of working with them have made Elevate a go-to choice for various events, with high recommendations for the fantastic experience they provide at weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, and more.Review photos
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rachel z
5.0
12/27/2025
Elevate did a fun mocktail bar for my daughter‘s sweet 16 birthday party. The girls had so much fun, trying the different cute beverages with themed names. It really helped make ou...
r event so special. The communication before, during, and after was fantastic. The service was Amazing, just above and beyond. I will absolutely use elevate again for any and all future events!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/02/2026
Thank your for the kind review! We loved celebrating Ava's Sweet 16!
Adam M
5.0
12/09/2025
So thankful we hired Elevate for our wedding! Taryn and Rachel are incredible and so easy to work with and their employees are so friendly and amazing! I would highly recommend the...
m to everyone!! 😊
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/09/2025
Adam, you are so nice! Thank you for the kind words. I am glad we could contribute to your...
special day!
Any questions?
Maria B
5.0
12/03/2025
I recently hired Elevate Bartending for a summer party in my backyard, and they absolutely made the event! From the moment they arrived, everything felt effortless. The setup was g...
orgeous, the bartender was professional and friendly, and the drinks were honestly some of the best I’ve ever had.
Shelley M
5.0
12/02/2025
I have hired Taryn and her team many times for my events and every time, I am blown away by their professionalism, outstanding service and care that they show before, during and af...
ter when the event is over. Not only do they provide yummy drinks (even mocktails), they’re FUN to be around as well which is a huge bonus! I never had a bad service from them.
If you’re looking for a professional bartending team that you can count on, look no further. Taryn and her team will take great care of you at your event!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/02/2025
Thank you, Shelley!! We love working with you! :)
Claudia G
5.0
12/02/2025
The best team ever! Everything was beautiful, delightful, and perfect! Everyone loved the custom cocktails.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/02/2025
Thanks, Claudia! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Francis N
5.0
12/02/2025
I hired Elevate Bartending for a large birthday party of 120+ people, and they absolutely crushed it. From planning to execution, everything felt smooth, professional, and under co...
ntrol. The setup was clean and organized, the drink menu was on point, and they handled our guests with a perfect mix of friendliness and efficiency.
The Elevate team really made everything feel effortless and they brought such a great energy to the night. If you're looking for a bartending company who is reliable, polished, and genuinely fun to work with, I highly recommend Elevate Bartending!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/02/2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We loved helping celebrate your birthday!
Elizabeth M
5.0
1/04/2025
I've used Elevate Bartending for everything from small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events with over 500 guests, and they consistently exceed expectations. They are incredib...
ly reliable, always ensuring there are enough mixers and supplies no matter the event size.
What sets them apart is their creativity in crafting a cocktail menu tailored to the alcohol you already have on hand—saving both time and money while adding a personal touch.
Their professionalism and attention to detail make every event seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend for any occasion!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/08/2025
Thank you, Elizabeth! We are always happy to help!
Alexa A
5.0
12/31/2024
Great communication from the beginning. Noemi responded to our quote quickly and made the process so smooth and easy. She did a great job of helping us execute our vision. We look ...
forward to continuing using Elevate Bartending! Highly recommend.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/08/2025
Thank you for the nice review, Alexa!
Anna T
5.0
12/28/2024
Elevate ran the bar for our anniversary party, and it was incredible! The communication before the event was clear and easy, and the event itself went off really smoothly. Our gues...
ts had a great time, and as the host of the party, it was effortless for us.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/30/2024
Thank you for the kind words, Anna!
Holland C
5.0
12/25/2024
Professional, on time, great set up. Taryn communicated all details very clearly and we had an excellent event!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/30/2024
Thank you for the review!
Lauren F
5.0
12/23/2024
Elevate Bartending is our go to for all our corporate events at our Austin office. Not only do they provide the best customer service but also the best bartenders! They are such a ...
joy to work with and I would recommend them to anyone!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/30/2024
Thank you for the kind words, Lauren! We greatly appreciate working with you!
Maria B
5.0
12/20/2024
The company was professional from start to finish - from the initial booking process to the seamless execution on the night of the event. They truly elevated our Christmas party, a...
nd I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Elevate for any event requiring top-notch bartending services. Five stars all the way!"
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/30/2024
Thank you, Maria! We appreciate your support!
Kalien D
5.0
12/19/2024
We couldn’t be happier with Rachel and Taryn from Elevate Bartending, who made our September 21, 2024, wedding unforgettable. Their professionalism, creativity, and flawless execut...
ion brought our beverage program to life, delighting our guests with delicious drinks and exceptional service. If you’re planning an event in Austin, Rachel and Taryn are the dream team. Highly recommend!!! Thanks Taryn and Rachel 😘😘
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/19/2024
Thank you for the kind words, Kalien!!!
Cathy P
5.0
9/12/2024
Amazing service, easy to work with! Taryn and her staff are professional and really made our wedding a hit! Thank you Elevate!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/16/2024
Thanks, Cathy! We loved helping with your wedding!
Sharon M
5.0
12/12/2023
Elevate Bartending goes above and beyond with level of service! They were wonderful- helped us come up with great cocktails that were on theme for our event, timely with their comm...
unication, very detailed with each aspect of our event; and the on-site staff was awesome. Remembered each persons order and continued to check in throughout the event. Highly recommend!!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/16/2024
Thanks, Sharon! We love helping with your fabulous events!
Pamela F
5.0
11/02/2023
"Elevate Bartending was AMAZING for my wedding on October 7th! Rachel Pry handled absolutely everything so professionally, was extremely communicative, guided me in the right direc...
tion, and was just so helpful along every step of the way. They were flexible with my venue change and coordinated with my venue for set-up and location, etc. It was honestly so nice having Elevate Bartending provide their services for my wedding because I felt like I didn't need to stress about the bar at all, all night long. In total, I paid about 2K for their services for my 100 person wedding (alcohol not included), and it was well worth it. I'd honestly re-book them if I ever decided to throw a big party or something again. Thank you so much for making my wedding great!"
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/16/2024
Thanks, Pamela! We hope you are doing well!
Shelby B
5.0
10/17/2023
10/10 would recommend Elevate Bartending! They are responsive, kind, and customize everything for your special day!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/17/2023
Thank you for the kind words, Shelby! You were the BEST!
Marie T
5.0
10/14/2023
We loved the services provided by Elevate! We got quotes from many places around Austin and Elevate provided the most bang for our buck, and we are very happy we went with them! Th...
ey were quick to answer any questions and very accessible which meant a lot to me during the planning process. I would pick them again in a heartbeat!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/17/2023
Oh Marie, you are so sweet! THANK YOU!!!
Kayla S
5.0
10/02/2023
I'm so glad I used Elevate Bartending for my wedding. They made this aspect of the day so easy and affordable. They had amazing drink options, provided all supplies and mixers need...
ed for the drinks, and even made a cute menu sign exactly how I wanted it! I would 100% recommend them to anyone who needs bartending services at their event.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/11/2023
Thank you for the sweet review, Kayla! xoxo
Chelsey W
5.0
9/15/2023
We used Elevate for our wedding and they were absolutely wonderful! It was easy to book, clear pricing, quick communication and very professional. They provided everything we neede...
d at a great price and were very helpful with helping us know how much alcohol to purchase. Highly recommend them for your wedding!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/19/2023
We loved helping with your wedding! Thank you for the kind words!
Caroline E
5.0
9/15/2023
I loved having Elevate bartending at my wedding! They were on time, very nice, and made our wedding run so smooth! Rachel was so helpful during the whole process! I highly recommen...
d!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/19/2023
Thanks so much, Caroline! It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day!
Marcia K
5.0
12/13/2022
Our organization hired Elevate Bar Service for an important fundraiser dinner and we are so glad we did!! They were a wonderful crew of bartenders - efficient, pleasant, friendly,...
professional and very hard-working. Not only was the event performance perfect, Rachel Pry, our event contact, was immensely helpful guiding us to solicit and buy the right amount of liquors in the most economical way. We appreciated her suggestions and guidance. I/we recommend them highly!
Nathalie B
5.0
9/26/2022
I used Elevate Bartending for my sister-in-law's Bachelorette Party in Austin, and I cannot say enough great things about them. From the minute I submitted a request, they were co...
mmunicative, professional, listened to my requests, made great suggestions and made everything so seamless. The day of, our bartender (Kendra- who was the literal best), was on time, organized, prepared, fun and engaging, we all learned something about cocktail making, and we felt like all the drinks were a little more elevated than just a typical cocktail that we normally make at home. I 100% recommend using them for anything you need throughout the wedding process. Outstanding experience from start to finish.
Milou L
5.0
6/27/2022
We love the Elevate team! They were our bartenders for our rehearsal dinner at our family home - they were on-time, very professional, super friendly, and helped our event run smoo...
thly. They went above and beyond for us when our caterers ran late and they helped the other vendor's team set up so that our guests wouldn't notice the caterer's delayed arrival. The elevate team made our guests feel taken care of & we were happy to have them there. By the end of the night they felt more like guests than vendors because they were a part of events and helped everything run so smoothly. Set up and clean up was a breeze - we would highly recommend them!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 06/27/2022
Thanks you for the sweet review, Milou! You made our day! Sending you and your family all ...
our love!
Alyssa P
5.0
4/19/2022
Rachel and the Elevate bartending were such a reliable and professional bartending service to work with during our wedding. They went above and beyond giving us drink suggestions, ...
setting up a bar menu that matched our reception colors, and assisting my husband and I multiple quotes for different alcohol orders.
The drinks during our reception were delicious and wonderfully presented, and our guests could not stop raving about them!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 04/20/2022
Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure to work with you two! Wishing you both the...
best! ❤️
Estelle H
5.0
4/10/2022
We had a terrific experience with Elevate at our wedding! The custom cocktails were delicious, the bartenders were great, and working with Rachel was an absolute delight. She was s...
o friendly, professional, but most importantly... she knows what she's doing!!! During the consultation, she helped us figure out how much of what to purchase so we could stay within our budget while providing enough for our 120 guests. They were also very accommodating during the pandemic and allowed us to reschedule without charging a fee. We highly recommend Elevate Bartending for any event!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 04/20/2022
Thank you, Estelle! You were such a sweet bride! 💞
Jessica G
5.0
3/22/2022
My husband and I are so glad we chose Elevate Bartending for our wedding! Rachel helped us planned our day so patiently and answered all our questions throughout the process. Rache...
l and her team are so flexible and fulfilled all of our requests including Spanish-speaking bartenders. Our bartenders treated our guests so well and helped make our night memorable! Would definitely recommend this team to any future couple.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 04/20/2022
Thank you, Jessica! We loved your wedding! It was so great to highlight our amazing Spanis...
h-speaking bartenders. xoxo
Heather O
5.0
3/15/2022
We were recommended Elevate Bartending through our wedding coordinator (Saulnier Weddings). We had a great experience working with them. They took care of drinks, bar, food service...
, and we have only good things to say about them! They are a great help for weddings!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 03/21/2022
Thank you for the kind words about our service! xoxo
Cassandra H
5.0
3/07/2022
Rachel and her team at Elevate Bartending are the absolute best if you are planning a wedding or any event in the Austin area. As the mother of the bride, this was one vendor I di...
d not have any concerns with getting everything handled correctly. Rachel was able to look at the number of guest and recommend and second bar and bartender which was exactly what we needed for our venue.
Thank you so much Rachel, you were a pleasure to work with. Edward and Nina, the bartenders, were on top of their game and we had a blast with them!
Highly recommend Elevate Bartending!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 03/21/2022
Thank you for the lovely review! We enjoyed being a part of this special day for your fami...
ly! Best wishes!
Robert B
5.0
1/08/2022
Elevate Bartending were the perfect fit for our New Year's Eve 2021 wedding. When our catering fell through, they were able to provide 3 servers along with our 2 bartenders, and th...
ey all made sure our wedding—which had to be moved outside due to wonderful Omicron surge—went off without a hitch. And Rachel was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process, not always a given with some vendors! I would recommend them to anyone having a wedding in the Austin area; you will not be disappointed.
Taylor C
5.0
12/31/2021
The drinks were wonderful, the bartenders were amazing, and the coordinator we worked with made everything go so smoothly!! Definitely recommend!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/03/2022
Thank you for the sweet words, Taylor! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your special...
day. :)
Alyssa S
5.0
11/30/2021
Elevate Bartending is an awesome outfit to work with. We spent years (due to COVID) trying to pull our wedding off and Elevate was one of the coolest and most easy to work with v...
endors throughout all of the reschedules. Several times throughout the planning process, my Fiancée and I commented on "how easy" Elevate was making everything on us; it was greatly appreciated in a very stressful time. Rachel is a rock star and made every piece of planning super easy and removed all complications from the matter. The staff provided incredible service and NAILED our signature drinks. Had we known they were going to do such a good job, we would have doubled the signature drink order as we ran out due to popularity. We cannot thank the entire Elevate staff enough. I really can't think of a single thing that you could want more out of a bartending service for any event.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 03/21/2022
Thank you, Alyssa! You are too sweet! xoxo
Maria T
5.0
11/17/2021
I had the pleasure of working alongside Elevate Bartending this past weekend! It was a true pleasure! Kevin was professional, courteous, and very efficient. He kept the party go...
ing all night with drinks and smiles! An overall EXCELLENT experience with them! Highly, highly recommended!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 03/21/2022
Thank you, Maria! We love Kevin!
Ali H
5.0
10/26/2021
Rachel and the team at Elevate are a dream to work with! As a bride, I knew very little about Bartending services and quantity estimation - Rachel held my hand through every step o...
f the process. She was easy to work with, communicative and came in right at budget!
We were able to return some of the unopened wine and liquor after our wedding at the folks at Specs marveled at how close our estimation was, all thanks to Rachel’s guidance!
Our signature drinks were a hit - our guests loved the margarita! Would use Elevate again.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/28/2021
Ali, people like you, make it all worthwhile! Thank you for the kind words! You made our d...
ay! xoxo
Shweta J
5.0
8/31/2021
Elevate was AMAZING!!!! We hired them for a cocktail class during a bach party and Taryn was the best! We made 3 delicious cocktails, and I really appreciated how Taryn worked with...
me to create the menu. A lot of other places offered basic cocktail menus... and Elevate ensured our cocktails were actually fun & interesting! The ingredients they used were so fresh & high end alcohol too. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 09/01/2021
Thank you so much for the sweet review! We are so glad y'all had fun with us! Taryn is th...
e BEST!
Jane C
5.0
8/24/2021
The Elevate team did an incredible job at our wedding. They were detail oriented during the planning phase, gave great cocktail suggestions, helped us order the right amount of alc...
ohol and made the whole process as easy as possible. The bartenders at the wedding were awesome and helped make it a great night. The total cost also came back less than half of some our other quotes. We highly recommend them.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 08/24/2021
Thank you for the sweet words, Jane. It was such a pleasure to work with you and Donald. W...
ishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
Meme S
5.0
8/20/2021
I truly just want to throw events so they can be there now!! I had such a GREAT experience with this amazing company during my wedding. The vodka lemonade with lavender was just am...
azing!! I am eternally grateful!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 08/24/2021
Thank you for the kind words, Meme! We loved being on your wedding team. Sending you and C...
liff all of our best wishes! xo - Rachel & Taryn
Roland L
5.0
6/21/2021
Excellent bartending services. Easy to work with and very responsive. They took care of everything as planned and offered advice along the way. I would use them again!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 06/21/2021
Thank you so much for the kind review! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Vanessa V
5.0
5/20/2021
Elevate bartending were so awesome! They made the best margarita I have had in a while. All of my guests raved about how friendly the staff were and professional. 10/10 would recom...
mend. They will definitely cover all your bar needs with a smile!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 05/20/2021
Thank you for the kind words! We were happy to be a part of your special day!
Katie C
5.0
10/28/2020
Elevate Bartending helped take our wedding to the next level! Taryn and Carlos were fantastic. The cocktails were delicious and the service was impeccable! We will definitely be us...
ing their service again in the future. I highly highly recommend using Elevate for your wedding or any other event!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 05/20/2021
Thank you for the kind review! Taryn and Carlos are the BEST!
Mica M
5.0
8/13/2020
Our wedding was a smash hit thanks to the drinks provided y Elevate Bartending. They created the coolest Harry Potter-themed cocktails that our guests LOVED, especially the Unicorn...
Blood drink. The entire process was super easy, and Rachel was so understanding, professional, and helpful with the preparation process. Thank y'all so much for helping to make our reception one helluva party!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 05/20/2021
Thank you for the kind review! We loved your Harry Potter-themed wedding!
Ashley S
5.0
3/26/2020
I cannot express how much you need to hire Elevate Bartending for your wedding!! They are SO helpful. They have wonderful response times. They always have quality bartenders who ar...
e willing to go above and beyond. Every time I have had them at any of my weddings, everything always goes flawless. If you are deciding between Elevate and another company, always choose Elevate - the best in the industry!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 04/20/2020
Thanks for the kind words, Ashley! We love working with you and can't wait to get back to ...
making wedding magic happen together soon!
Victoria S
5.0
12/12/2019
I am so happy that I picked Elevate Bartending as our bartending service for our wedding. Gabby at Elevate was so responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful along the planning process....
They truly make customization and ordering easy! I would recommend them to any bride or groom!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/12/2019
Thank you! We feel the same way about Gabby! :) Best wishes to you and your husband!
Erin T
5.0
2/16/2019
We're so pleased we picked Elevate to bartend at our wedding! Rachel was so easy to work with and really helped us figure out what drinks to offer our guests, while keeping within ...
our budget. Anna and Melanie were friendly and professional at the reception and the drinks were excellent!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/12/2019
Thanks for the nice words! Happy Holidays!
Krystal W
5.0
1/23/2019
My husband and I used Elevate's services for our wedding and they were amazing. Not only are they extremely professional (both in attire and interactions), they were so friendly an...
d made our guests feel welcome the entire night. I would recommend them to anyone in need of bar services for any event. I struggled for 2 years to find a great bar service and my venue recommended Elevate and I booked soon after talking with Gabby. Thank yall so much for helping to make our day incredible!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/24/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words and for letting us be part of your special day!
-Gabb...
y
Paisley t
5.0
12/01/2018
fantastic service, and wonderful to work with. gave me a well priced quote and we're very communicative through the whole process. highly recommended!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/05/2018
Thank you so much for the stellar review! Best wishes! -Gabby
Colleen K
5.0
11/16/2018
Rachel and Taryn are the absolute best. You know you're in good hands when your bartenders are the type of people that you'd want to have a drink with! Very thorough communication ...
and on top of everything from beginning to end. We came in with a specific cocktail menu and they created two delicious drinks and an adorable chalkboard menu just for us. I'm sure they work with a lot of clients, but I always felt like we were getting personalized attention. Brittany and Dusty were our bartenders on the day of, and they handled the bar so well, even when we decided to cut our cocktail hour short because of cold weather. I would do it all over again just to have a bar by Elevate! One of the best in town.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 12/05/2018
Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved contributing to your special day! xo ~Rache...
l
Sheri T
5.0
11/05/2018
We used Elevate Bartending for my daughters wedding, they were amazing! Rachel was easy to deal with and the bartending staff was amazing.
Response from Elevate Bartending on 01/15/2019
Thank you so much for the kind review! -Rachel
Erica S
5.0
10/31/2018
Super professional and talented bar service! We hired Elevate for our wedding and Rachel went above and beyond to help me properly prepare for the big day with recommendations on w...
hat alcohol to buy and how much. The package was also quite impressive for the price, providing many things I didn't expect them to.
They arrived on time, got set up quickly and provided excellent service throughout our cocktail hour and reception!
Highly highly recommend Rachel and her crew!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/31/2018
Thank you for the kind compliments! We love what we do!
Maria L
5.0
10/09/2018
I had the most amazing experience with Elevate Bartending! From the beginning with requesting a quote, to planning the needs of my party, to the actual staff that served our party....
We were blessed to have such kind, friendly and helpful bartenders!! They were awesome! Also, I can’t forget about Rachel who walked me through ever question and detail to make sure my party was a hit! Love Elevate!!
Response from Elevate Bartending on 10/16/2018
Oh, Maria! You are so sweet! It was my pleasure to help plan your husband's party with you...
. I look forward to working with you again! -Rachel
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