Handlebar Catering

Let Us Handle Your Bar, with care!

5.0

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Absolutely loved working with Pistol Pete & The Handlebar catering crew! Our event was 300 people and they did a stellar job keeping everyone's glasses full and the laughs going. Received nothing but great feedback from my guests. They were also excellent at communicating throughout the entire process leading up the day, and day-of were quick to adjust to feedback. Highly recommend!

Jenna S.

5.0

Pete and his staff with handlebar catering were incredible! From the very start Pete was super attentive and would respond to any text/email very quickly. He went out of his way to brainstorm ideas with me, was more than willing to accommodate things I threw his way, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day a dream. Pete was able to get us martini glasses since an espresso martini was one of our specialty drinks. We had drink tiers outside for our guests to help with bar lines, and Pete’s staff filled these at the perfect timing. He helped us figure out how much alcohol we would need for the day, and a huge perk of working with Pete is you get to keep any leftovers! Highly recommend hiring handlebar catering for your next event, especially if it’s a wedding!

Carl D.

5.0

Handlebar Catering is a mobile bar service in Rochester, NY, specializing in weddings and other special events. Owner Peter Luciano, aka Pistol Pete, has over a decade of experience in the customer service industry and knows how to give each client a high-quality time at the bar. He noticed a need to bring the bar to customers rather than the other way around and worked to fill this need by starting Handlebar Catering. With his mixology skills and friendly demeanor, he will ensure that your bar menu is memorable for all your friends and family. Handlebar Catering can provide both open and cash bar services to best suit your needs and wants. The team is also happy to organize a one-on-one beverage consultation, where you can create a custom cocktail menu for your big day.

6+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Meet the team

Drew Pearman
right hand man
aka Just Drew, most experienced and oldest mustache in the crew. Drew wins the crowd over with his charisma, wits and super awesome cupid shuffle moves.
Mike Soto
Work Horse
More than just pure muscle. From Bartender to Barista, this guy can shake up anything and hold all of them at once, without losing his balance. (that's super impressive)
Claire Hardie
Left Hand Women
She used to have blue hair but that's all we call her now. Came to us as a guest, asked to work for us. Now she's is a crucial part of the company.
Lauren Williams
Boss Mom
Loren is so cool she changed the spelling of her name. She's a perfect mix of true grit and heart. Serving you drinks that matter. and you'll never know what color hair she'll have
Andrew Morrow
Sun Shine
This boy came on to the team just to help in a pinch. Now he is a permanent fixture, and he is our little ray of sun shine with his smile.
Olivia Lusk
Fashionista
Olivia keeps us all hip. As well as takes care of our graphic design for menus and anything print.
Peter Luciano
Being Pistol Pete
It seemed to have all started at my brothers wedding. After I did his best man speech, my grandfather got up and said" I guess Peter found his new calling". Didn't know what he meant at the time. But I Sure do now!

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Pistol Pete & Handlebar Catering delivered exceptional, personalized bar service for weddings and events. Guests praised their clear communication, flexibility, and help with planning and shopping. Creative cocktails and attentive staff kept drinks flowing and guests happy. Highly recommended.

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Jenna S

7/23/2026

Absolutely loved working with Pistol Pete & The Handlebar catering crew! Our event was 300 people and they did a stellar job keeping everyone's glasses full and the laughs going. R...

eceived nothing but great feedback from my guests. They were also excellent at communicating throughout the entire process leading up the day, and day-of were quick to adjust to feedback. Highly recommend!

Carl D

6/27/2026

Pete and his staff with handlebar catering were incredible! From the very start Pete was super attentive and would respond to any text/email very quickly. He went out of his way to...

brainstorm ideas with me, was more than willing to accommodate things I threw his way, and went above and beyond to make our wedding day a dream. Pete was able to get us martini glasses since an espresso martini was one of our specialty drinks. We had drink tiers outside for our guests to help with bar lines, and Pete’s staff filled these at the perfect timing. He helped us figure out how much alcohol we would need for the day, and a huge perk of working with Pete is you get to keep any leftovers! Highly recommend hiring handlebar catering for your next event, especially if it’s a wedding!

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Julia K

7/14/2025

I could not have asked for a better bartender for my wedding. Pete is incredibly personable and accommodating. I have nothing bad to say, they were perfect!

Gabriella

6/04/2025

We hired Handlebar for our 10 year wedding anniversary celebration, and could not have been happier! Lots of information and service options were provided prior to booking, and com...

munication was excellent leading up to and during the event. Peter was friendly, accommodating, and professional. Handlebar helped us pull off a perfect celebration. I would hire him and his team again in a heartbeat!

Response from Handlebar Catering on 06/12/2025

Thank you Gabriella, so glad we could be there for the 10 year party. your family was so n...

ice as well as all the guests. we would love to do another event for you guys anytime!

Victoria C

10/03/2024

We hired Pistol Pete and Handlebar Catering for our wedding this August - and they were amazing! Pete was so accommodating and easy to work with, and his drink options that he made...

for us were incredible! I’ve had multiple family members ask me for the recipe of the “Sweet Purrfection” drink that he crafted! Not only did Pete and his team run a tight (and very entertaining!) ship during the event with an open bar, but also provided us with champagne toasts and with our very own version of a Spritz as a welcome drink for our guests. Thanks so much Pete for everything! Definitely recommend this guy and his team if you want to have a tailored and fun bar service for your event!!

Response from Handlebar Catering on 10/07/2024

Thank you for taking the time and leaving this review Victoria! it makes us so happy that ...

you and your guests where so happy, on such a beautiful day.

Laura H

7/18/2024

Pistol Pete and Handlebar Catering were everything we could've asked for in a bar service for our wedding. They not only helped us with a shopping list, but also went shopping with...

us. They arrived early and kept the drinks flowing all night. This vendor is so fun and great at what they do. I can't recommend them enough!

Response from Handlebar Catering on 07/24/2024

So happy to hear our reputation stands true. Even happier that you had such a great time a...

t your special day. Thank you for taking the time to let other prospective clients know that they are in good hands.

Molly S

10/29/2023

The Handlebar Catering team made sure that the drinks were flowing all night long and checked in with both of us often to make sure we were having a great time! If you’re hosting a...

ny type of party you should hire them for your bar!

Response from Handlebar Catering on 10/30/2023

Thank you Molly, glad the Handlebar team could provide the exceptional service we are know...

n for, for you. please reach out again. like you said "any type of party"

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Rochester, Rochester, NY

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Travel area: Within 300 miles

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(585) 478-2853

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