PJ Bartending LLC

Hire a Bartender, Not a Pre-Tender!

PA, NJ, DE, MD, OH, SC

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Communication with PJ throughout the booking and planning service was seamless. All emails were answered very quickly and thoroughly. The bartending service the day of was WONDERFUL from start to finish. The bartenders themselves were very experienced and kind. They remembered my drink, and most of the wedding party's, and said congratulations to me multiple times. I felt very special and cared for! The drinks were prepared quickly, and there was NEVER a line at the bar! We paid extra for 50 signature welcome drinks to be ready at the start of cocktail hour. They were prepared exactly as I imagined, ready on time, and guests really enjoyed just being able to grab one and go! That extra service was very worthwhile. I had multiple guests comment on the bartending service and my entire family was extraordinarily pleased with the entire service. They nailed every single part of the day and paid great attention to the details. I just left you a review on the knot as well. Thank you so much for being a part of our day! Caroline and Chris

Caroline D.

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We cannot say enough wonderful things about PJ Bartending and specifically, bartender Danny! Danny bartended our wedding after party, and he was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, and professional. Prior to the wedding, PJ was so helpful in helping us figure out how much of each beverage to purchase since we were stocking the bar ourselves. He took the time to help us think through what we would need, which took a huge amount of stress off our plates during an already very busy time. If you’re considering hiring PJ Bartending for your event, absolutely do it! We would recommend them without hesitation. Thank you, PJ & Danny, for helping make our dream wedding night even more memorable!

Brittany J.

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EST. 2012 - West Chester, PA Now Serving PA, NJ, DE, MD, OH, NY, SC, NC We are the original business you've heard about. We are PJ Bartending LLC ! The Licensed and Fully Insured Bartending Service We supply licensed bartenders for your special day, and we carry FULL insurance (unlike the knock-off companies) This is why wedding venues love us just as much as our clients, they know they are protected and are dealing with an established professional business rather than a start-up company or free-lance individual. We also offer an array of other products and services (Portable Bars, Cooler Fleets, Beverage-Ware, Ice Delivery Packages, Soda/Juice/Garnish Packages, Yard Games, and more.) PJ Bartending LLC was created in 2012 in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA in a small town of Broomall. We have expanded a long way since there as our main offices are located in West Chester and Exton Pennsylvania as the home base servicing 9 states with a crew of over 90 bartenders. Thousands of brides and grooms serviced since then, and we have a 100% customer rating over those 10+ years We service many venues in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Ohio, as well as clients homes, offices, parks, parking lots; you name it, we've been there. We help you plan the logistics of all bar operations at your wedding. Our advice comes from 13 years in business and thousands of clients served. We carry over decade of experience as a successful company, which is why we carry the customer service rating we have across all forms of media. We are the originators of this type of service in this area and our experience in logistics and customer service is unmatched because of how seasoned we are on top of the wedding industry. If you saw another bartending company in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area, chances are they spent years watching us and are still trying to figure out how we do it and do it so well. We are a unique service that nobody else in the wedding industry has been able to properly duplicate, and never will. Day or night, we take your calls and emails Our clients always come first, that has been our philosophy since our first event in 2012 and why we are the gold standard in the wedding industry today. 1,000's of clients served, 100% Satisfaction Rating in 10+ Years in Business "Hire a Bartender, Not A Pre-Tender" (TM) www.pjbartending.com We now carry a Mobile Bar Trailer with additional add-ons with our sister company The Mobile Bar Trailer LLC. Inquiry with us for availability. www.TheMobileBarTrailer.com

Native American-owned and Woman-owned Business

14+ years in business

Large team (21+ members)

Details

Bar & Drinks

Bartenders

Beer

Champagne

Liquor

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Signature Cocktails

Wine

Awards and Affiliations

7-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+4 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Manager

PJ Bartending has been a staple in the Wedding & Events industry since 2012. Prior to PJ Bartending I was just a bartender paying my way through West Chester University securing my degrees in Communication & Business. We now supply bartenders and servers for 80-100 Weddings & Events annually. We are a unique service as there are no true competitors in this space. We are fully insured, state licensed and certified in PA, NJ, DE, MD, OH We help you plan all bar logistics with your wedding, provide bartenders and custom cocktails, and ensure your special day is handled by a professional

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PJ Bartending is highly recommended for weddings and events; communication and planning guidance were responsive and helpful. Their bartenders are professional, friendly, efficient, and keep lines short while crafting excellent signature drinks. They adapt well to weddings, showers, and parties and consistently go above and beyond.

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Jaylene M

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We couldn’t have asked for better bartenders! I’ve been to so many weddings & some bartenders are there just to do their job and go home..PJ is the exact opposite. He’s so friendly...

, lively, my guests all loved him and his crew! I could see they truly love what they do & have a good time while bartending! PJ answered all my questions (which were a lot lol) & was very informative. I will definitely recommend his company to everyone & will use them again one day! He also got some great pictures of the wedding & my guests, and made a short episode on it on Instagram, which I found very cool! It was interesting to see the POV of the bartenders at my wedding! Thank you again for being an important part of my wedding day & going above and beyond!!!🍹🍾 my signature cocktails were Guava Margarita & Blue Hawaiian!

Caroline D

Communication with PJ throughout the booking and planning service was seamless. All emails were answered very quickly and thoroughly. The bartending service the day of was WONDER...

FUL from start to finish. The bartenders themselves were very experienced and kind. They remembered my drink, and most of the wedding party's, and said congratulations to me multiple times. I felt very special and cared for! The drinks were prepared quickly, and there was NEVER a line at the bar! We paid extra for 50 signature welcome drinks to be ready at the start of cocktail hour. They were prepared exactly as I imagined, ready on time, and guests really enjoyed just being able to grab one and go! That extra service was very worthwhile. I had multiple guests comment on the bartending service and my entire family was extraordinarily pleased with the entire service. They nailed every single part of the day and paid great attention to the details. I just left you a review on the knot as well. Thank you so much for being a part of our day! Caroline and Chris

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Brittany J

We cannot say enough wonderful things about PJ Bartending and specifically, bartender Danny! Danny bartended our wedding after party, and he was absolutely incredible from start to...

finish. He was friendly, attentive, and professional. Prior to the wedding, PJ was so helpful in helping us figure out how much of each beverage to purchase since we were stocking the bar ourselves. He took the time to help us think through what we would need, which took a huge amount of stress off our plates during an already very busy time. If you’re considering hiring PJ Bartending for your event, absolutely do it! We would recommend them without hesitation. Thank you, PJ & Danny, for helping make our dream wedding night even more memorable!

Henry H

If you are looking for a mobile bartender service in the Philadelphia area, we highly recommend PJ Bartending! Dave and Ryan made sure the night was fun and entertaining. Everyone ...

in our party couldn't stop saying how great the service was.

Jenniya D

We had an excellent experience with PJ’s Bartending for our wedding! From the beginning, PJ, the owner, was professional, responsive, and followed through with communication when h...

e said he would. He worked with us to customize a package that fit exactly what we needed for our wedding, and the customer service throughout the entire process was great. Our bartender, Brandon, was awesome! He arrived on time, was professional and personable, provided excellent service, and kept everything flowing smoothly throughout the reception. Our guests really appreciated the service as well. From working with PJ during the planning process to Brandon’s service on our wedding day, everything went smoothly. We would absolutely recommend PJ’s Bartending and would gladly use them again. Definitely a 10/10 experience!

Jordan H

We had the absolute best experience with PJ Bartending for our wedding! From the very beginning, PJ was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. He guided us on how much...

alcohol to purchase, where to purchase it, and gave us expert advice that made planning our bar so much easier and less stressful. He was also incredibly accommodating when I realized I had made a mistake with our planning timeline. PJ quickly stepped in, resolved the issue, and made sure everything was back on track without adding any stress to our day. We truly appreciated how knowledgeable, responsive, and easy he was to work with! On our wedding day, Brandon and Ryan were absolutely awesome! They were so friendly, welcoming, and fun, and our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about them. They kept everything running smoothly, made everyone feel comfortable, and most importantly, made some seriously great drinks! We couldn’t have asked for a better bartending team to be part of our wedding. They went above and beyond to make sure our guests had an amazing experience, and we are so grateful they were there to celebrate with us. We would highly recommend PJ Bartending to anyone planning their wedding or event!

Cameron D

We had such a great experience with Pj Bartending. They catered our wedding, specifically Brandon, and he was great! What a cool personality! we would recommend these guys to anyon...

Stephanie R

PJ Bartending is excellent and a must book for any event! Bartenders are all super knowledgeable and make every event fun and memorable.

Amy S

So glad we went with PJ Bartending for our wedding. He did an awesome job with our signature drinks, and we got great compliments from our guests. If you’re planning a wedding or e...

vent I would definitely consider them!

Amy M

PJ Bartending gave my guests and I the best experience at our wedding! Not only were the drinks AMAZING, but the vibes they brought the wedding were as well. They were so kind and ...

so much fun too! Booking them was a breeze, they told me exactly what to provide, and they made every drink better than I could have imagined. Please hire them if you want not just a great beverage, but a great and memorable experience.

Josie S

PJ Bartending was absolutely incredible at our wedding on April 11, 2026 at Thousand Acre Farm! From start to finish, their team was professional, friendly, and truly went above an...

d beyond to make our day special. The bartenders were not only efficient and organized, but also brought such a fun, positive energy that our guests loved. The drinks were consistently great, the bar was always running smoothly, and they handled everything seamlessly—even during the busiest moments of the night. We received so many compliments from our guests about how fantastic the bartending service was. It made such a difference in the overall experience of our wedding, and we’re so grateful we chose PJ Bartending. Highly recommend to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality bartending for their event!

Andrew C

Had a surprise 40th birthday. Hired PJ Bartending and they didn’t disappoint. Our bartender Brandon came early. Set up his station and started making drinks. He was very personable...

and made some delicious drinks!! Hire them now!!!

Alyssa H

They had the best staff for our wedding! Jimmy was very nice and funny, always made sure me and my husband had our drinks taken care of right away. Such a wonderful night thanks to...

PJ bartending LLC! 100/100 would recommend to anyone!!

Jahaira B

Fantastic bartending service! Professional, friendly, and made delicious drinks all night. PJ and his wife went above and beyond to make our special day perfect from recommendation...

s to keeping lines down. Highly recommend!

Nicole S

PJ Bartending LLC was fantastic to work with for our wedding! They were great communicators throughout the entire process, always responsive to our questions and requests. On the d...

ay of, the bartenders were professional, hard-working, organized, and had great personalities that fit perfectly with the vibe of our celebration. They went above and beyond to make our day smooth and fun, ensuring our guests always had a drink in hand. We would absolutely recommend PJ Bartending to anyone in need of a bartending service for their wedding or event!

Priscilla W

Highly recommend PJ Bartending for your wedding or event! We booked with PJ pretty early on in the wedding planning process and he was incredibly helpful as planning got more detai...

led. He recommended amounts of alcohol to buy for our guest count as well as different offerings that helped make the day easier (we booked the package that included all mixers, garnish, cups, ice, and coolers). We had two bartenders work our event (160 guests) and they made everything move seamlessly upon arrival. Very professional, fun, positive energy all around from booking through the event day.

Miriam C

I hosted a bridal shower at a lovely local barn venue; and we were obligated to use a particular vendor for the bar service. I usually like to select my own vendors from past exper...

ience but I did utilize the suggested company called PJ's Bartending LLC. Jimmy was our bartender for the afternoon and he was not only friendly, happy and awesome at his job, but he took over, anticipated my needs, filled my glass before I knew it was needed and jumped in multiple times to help me with tasks outside of his bartending duties just because! We all had a great day and it is greatly in part because of Jimmy at PJ's Bartending! Thank you so much!

Nicholas B

PJ Was great to work with! We had them as our bartender for our wedding on 5/17. Super communicative from the beginning, they had the best services offered and prices. Once it came...

time to create a shopping list, PJ helped us really filter out what we truly needed so we didn’t overbuy but we could also have a neat selection for our guest. They even helped us by providing a cooler fleet service at the last minute (literally the week of our wedding) when we realized we didn’t know where we were going to put our ice at. The day of the wedding, the guests loved them, they were great suggesting drinks, creating delicious cocktails and showing off their bartending skills. Overall great experience with them! I couldn’t recommend them enough. I would definitely have them again for any event.

Akia R

Brandon and Nicky were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience enjoyable. Their drinks were expertly crafted and delicious, and the service was outstandi...

ng. They were very efficient and attentive, making sure our drinks were always topped up. Brandon and Nicky were patient and helpful with our cocktail request. We appreciate their professional and friendly service, which made our night memorable. I highly recommend Brandon and Nicky from PJ Bartending LLC !!!

Joseph H

We hired two bartenders for our wedding though PJ Bartending and they were phenomenal. PJ is very flexible with the amount of services they offer, and he answered many questions ab...

out what we needed to purchase for our party size since we had no idea on quantities. The bartenders, Matthew and Michael, were professional, personable, and gave wonderful service. We received so many compliments the night of and in the days following on their service. They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day a dream. I cannot recommend them enough!!

Rachel M

PJ Bartending was amazing to work with! They were very responsive and our guests loved them.

Randi R

I just worked with PJ on Saturday March 15th and I can only say amazing things! He was the only bartender and kept the line moving. There was never a time that I looked over and wa...

s concerned with the amount of time people were waiting. He was efficient and gave the guests a great experience! From a planners side, he responded to all of my emails efficiently and definitely had the couples best interest in mind. When we had down time, we chatted about our season and I could tell he loves what he does, which to me, is huge! I highly recommend PJ for all your events.

Kylie B

PJ was AMAZING for our wedding! Guests commented on how prompt and personable he was. The drinks were also fantastic!

David L

We used PJ Bartending service at our daughter's Sweet 16 Party in West Chester (at the History Center). For the event, the Bartender, Brandon, made mocktails and provided soda's f...

or the many teens at the event (we had PJ's bring everything to the event so we did not have to deal with any drink-related stuff). We were very pleased with the bartending service! The kids loved the mocktails (the number of mocktail drink cups we cleaned off the tables at the end of the night was remarkable). We also found that Brandon was very friendly, and positive, and pleasant throughout the whole event. He did a great job all night interacting with the kids. We would definitely use PJ's Bartending Service again for a big party or event.

Janet N

Thank you PJ Bartending for servicing our client event this holiday season. Krista did an awesome job. She is very experienced at what she does and managed the crowd extremely well...

. For those of you out there who need great bartending services, please reach out PJ Bartending - you and your guest will be well taken care of. Good luck and all the best ;)

Dan B

We used PJ Bartending for a recent Birthday party and were extremely happy that we hired them! Working with PJ to get the party booked was easy. He was extremely friendly and help...

ful in making sure we had everything we need for the party to make it a success. Brandon, the bartender, arrived early to ensure setup was completed well ahead of guests arriving! He was professional, friendly, accommodating and made fantastic drinks. All guests loved him! I can’t recommend reaching out to PJ and his team for any of your upcoming bartending needs!

Tammy O

PJ was so easy to work with. He guided us with what services with needed and those that we did not need. He suggested what liquor and wines we should supply. At the wedding, the...

bartender arrived in plenty of time to set up and was ready to serve. He was great with our guests. Very friendly. We would recommend PJ’s to anyone who needed bartending services.

Allan M

Very helpful and very kind.

Lorrie W

PJ was our bartender for my daughter’s wedding. He was very punctual at returning my calls and emails before the wedding. I needed to change things and it was extremely easy with ...

PJ. He was very profession and I will hire his company again if we have a party.

Donna L

PJ was very helpful with aiding us in our liquor and wine selections Ryan and Brandon were awesome Bartenders. Me and my guest loved them 😍

Kelly P

Jimmy and Gina were amazing for our large wedding! They were entertaining, professional, and wonderful bartenders. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Emily K

Pj and his team went the extra mile for my wedding. Not only we’re they professional but they were also super fun! Definitely would recommend.

John G

When I got there is was a torrential downpour. The bartender put his jacket right on and assisted me in unloading the alcohol, which was my responsibility. Not to mention there was...

A LOT, for the party. Right from there I could tell it was going to be a positive experience. I was right, it was great. Professional, helpful knowledgeable and the right personality. Must use.

Rach Z

if you're looking for a bartender for your next event - this is the one!! Jimmy was a bartender for one of my pre-wedding events and he was so much fun!! He made and served drinks ...

based off whatever we provided, he was so accommodating and all my guests had nothing but good things to say!

Jen A

We hired Pj bartending for my husbands 40th birthday party. Ryan was our bartender. He was super personable and professional. Everyone at the party loved him. Our experience from b...

eginning to end was great and we will definitely use them again. Thank you

Kelly D

WOW!!! PJ Bartending is the very BEST! PJ and Krista did an amazing job at our daughter's engagement party last week (6/15/24) and we couldn't be happier! They both came an hour...

early to prepare and fixed up a remarkable set up for us and our guests! I asked for a signature drink and Krista kept it flowing for the entire party! They were professional, friendly, fun, knowledgeable and all around terrific; we will 100% be hiring them again for our next event! Thanks so much, PJ and Krista!

Bethany M

Professional, fun, and quick responses! Couldn't be happier with our choice for our son's wedding.

Katie Y

Trevor and Laura are the real MVP’s. They kept everything running smoothly during my daughter’s wedding reception. Top tier service and they went above and beyond!

Michelle C

Laura and Trevor was excellent bartenders at my daughter's wedding,they did an outstanding job keeping up with the drinks. They both went above and beyond, will recommend to anyone...

Thank you again for excellent service.

Amber C

Absolutely amazing! From planning to day of everything was stress free and so easy. Kristy was absolutely amazing in the service she provided and we couldn’t be happier with everyt...

hing!

Kelsey C

PJ and Krista bartended our wedding 4/13/24. They were amazing. They handeled everything we threw at them and they handeled it with grace and professionalism. The whole company is ...

amazing. PJ runs a tight ship with his business and there was never a doubt that they would knock it out of the park! Thanks again for all you did!

Kelsey G

PJ was great to work with for our wedding and set us up with his fantastic bartenders Jimmy and Corey who brought a great personality and kept the good times coming

John S

If you are looking for a professional and personable bartending service team, give PJ a call. Outside of whipping up tasty beverages for all pallets to enjoy, PJ and his team offer...

so much more! Professional and courteous, prompt and responsive, outing and an absolute ball of well directed energy. PJ and his Team recently worked an event of ours where 200 Union brothers and sisters gathered for a night of fun and solidarity. The bar stayed packed and flowed smoothly the entire time. While hosting the event, I popped in to the bar nook a few times and PJ and his team were making great conversation and creating some joyful laughs while mixing up the tasty drinks. This man and his Team have our business and support for as long as his doors are open. Don’t settle for any Team less than the best, call PJ’s Bartending and ensure your event has the cocktail host with the most. Thank you brother PJ. See you soon in PHL.

Adrienne W

PJ worked a corporate event for me and was fantastic! He is very easy to work with and will help you build your menu for your guests.

Faith A

PJ was absolutely excellent! I hired him on short notice in February after another bartender option fell through. He was quick in responding about booking and very helpful. PJ arri...

ved on time for my hosted event of a 60th surprise birthday with over 120 people attending. His set up was very professional and timely. He took care of everything and I didn't have to worry at all. All the drinks were delicious and my guests really enjoyed his service! Every time I looked over to the bar, he was entertaining the guests in the way that he was preparing the drinks, and I really loved that. Clean up was also great. His service was worth every penny and I would definitely hire him again and again. Thank you so much PJ for everything! You are so good at what you do and I wish you continued success! Don't look anywhere else, hire PJ Bartending and you will not regret it!

Mercedes R

PJ Bartending services are top notch! We had the pleasure of having Pete Dias as our bartender for the evening. He was very professional, attentive, and very knowledgeable of all o...

f the different kinds of drink and cocktails. I will definitely hire this company again for all future bartending needs!!!

Eva B

PJ bartending was a great vendor for our DIY summer camp wedding! PJ and his team were easy to work with and served our 200 guests efficiently and kindly. PJ was great in the plann...

ing process helping us to identify what to purchase and where to go so we could get the best value. They made it easy for us by providing the ice and all the mixers. Would happily recommend it to anyone looking for bartending services for your wedding or event.

Amy L

thank you for providing such wonderful service for our guests on Saturday night. It was a really good time and having a quality bartender like Phil definitely added to it. I will b...

e recommending you to anyone I know who might be hosting a party.

Michael H

PJ was easily the best bartender I've ever seen at a wedding. Being the groom, I was hoping every aspect of the event would run as smoothly as possible. PJ was easily the smoothest...

part of the wedding. He showed up, asked all the necessary questions, and set up with a quick efficiency only exercised by a seasoned professional. He remained collected and organized throughout the entirety of the event. He was extremely personable with everyone and very importantly for the guests, fast. Nobody was wanting for a drink. With around 100 guests for 4.5 hours he danced the bartending dance with perfection without slowing or missing a step once. Pj was more than we could have hoped for in a bartender for our special day and I highly recommend hiring his service. If you want at least one aspect of your wedding to run with ease and zero stress whatsoever, hire PJ Bartending.

Brittany F

We had PJ for our wedding and they were phenomenal. Drinks were flowing all night and guests raves about the bar service. PJ accommodated us in every way and was super helpful with...

communication leading up to the wedding. Would recommend them 8 days of the week!!

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