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Shakeitup Mobile Bartending LLC✨

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Hi! I’m Melissa the owner and founder of ✨ Shake It Up! Mobile Bartending ✨ Looking for the perfect bartender for your next event? You just found us! With over 30 years of combined hospitality experience, our crew is fully insured, BASSET trained, and ready to bring the drinks, the style, and the good vibes to your celebration. From intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings, we deliver professional service with a personal touch—every time. What we do best: • Craft custom cocktails tailored to your theme • Design, print & frame a signature drink menu for your event • Provide our stylish mobile pop-up bar if your venue doesn’t have one • Keep the drinks (and the fun) flowing smoothly for any crowd size. From cozy parties of 6–8 to weddings of 150+, Shake It Up is all about creativity, care, and unforgettable service. Let’s make your celebration as amazing as you imagined—message us today to get your party plans started!
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Hired 71 times

Serves Elgin, IL

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2 employees

3 years in business

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2024

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Beverage types
Event type

Wedding reception

Birthday party

Special occasion

Cocktail party

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Low key / casual

Formal / elegant

Upbeat / lively

Club scene

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Galina K.

Aug 28, 2026

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Melissa responded promptly and was so enthusiastic about our idea to have her bartend for 2 hours at a hotel suite for a bachelorette party. She quickly responded and stated what the cost all included: which was a printed menu, a shopping list, her own tools and bar. The menu she made was STUNNING. She made it go along with our theme. A week before our event she asked about parking which I loved how over prepared she was and booked a spothero. She also took a few calls with me to communicate the exact plan and logistics. Our suite was a small space but when she arrived she said it was perfect and was so easy to work with. Then during the event she made the cocktails and everyone loved them. She also went around asking if anyone needed a drink and then had drinks ready to go when we were running low. A true professional and fit right in to our party! Will definitely be using Melissa again for every party I host because I don’t think I could go back to making my own cocktails!

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Bachelor / bachelorette party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Coolers • Ice

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Andy T.

Jun 29, 2026

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I had the pleasure of working with Melissa for my wedding, and she was absolutely fantastic. She is incredibly easy to work with, and her quick communication made planning so much easier. Her knowledge of mixology is impressive, and she created three distinct signature cocktails that were a big hit with all our guests. Melissa's professionalism, creativity, and friendly demeanor truly made our celebration special. I definitely recommend her—she’s someone everyone should hire for their event!

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Wedding reception • Formal / elegant • Public venue • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Non-alcoholic beverages • Wine • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Glassware • Coolers

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James c.

Jul 29, 2026

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Gina was fantastic during our event. The whole experience was easy and professional from start to finish. They curated a menu with specialty cocktails which were a big hit!

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

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William M.

Aug 13, 2026

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I had a fantastic experience with Shake it Up. Melissa was super responsive and able to provide a bartender, Carla, on short notice for my backyard party. Carla arrived early, brought a mobile bar, and was extremely friendly and helpful. My guests loved her drinks and demeanor. I could not have asked for better service and could not recommend Shake it Up more highly!

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Venue will already have a bar • I'm flexible

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Morgan M.

Feb 9, 2026

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Amazing bartender! She was so kind, interactive, and made great drinks for our daughter’s first birthday party. Guests loved her, and she brought such a fun vibe to the event. We couldn’t have asked for better!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup • Ice • Disposable cups • Glassware

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