The British Wine Butler
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Introduction: With over 25 years experince working in the Wine industry and Hospitality I have the knowledge, experience and passion to enable me to provide excellent service whether it be Training, Tutored Wine Tasting, Events, Sommelier Services or Wine Cellar Management. The British Wine Butler is available to satisfy all your wine needs.
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Hired 4 times
Serves Chicago, IL
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1 employee
2 years in business
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Greg R.
Sep 6, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
I reached out to Philip to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday and the experience was amazing. I wanted to rent a sommelier for the night for my wife and our friends. The event took place at our house and we ordered food as well.
First, he was very responsive
I told him my budget, my wife's likes and dislikes, and he picked out an amazing lineup of wines. He also picked out incredible cheeses to match the wines. What was also amazing was that he picked out delicious non alcoholic wines for our friends who don't drink alcohol.
He arrived on time and prepared everything. Bread was cut, cheese was sliced, wine was decanted, and champagne was put on ice. When we changed plans and wanted to do the tasting on the deck instead of in our living room, he was flexible and just went with the flow. The wines and cheeses were delicious and he was very entertaining. Such a great night
Highly recommended for your next party, celebration, or any other event!
Details: Wine tasting • 11 - 20 guests • No preference • Wine recommendations • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Pouring service
Sommelier Services & Lessons
Jeb W.
3 weeks ago
Philip was amazing! He was so attentive and professional, and he went above and beyond his duties as a sommelier. He even helped my wife and I setup for our event and cleanup afterward. He also treated our guests as his guests. Last, he has super flexible in terms of how he provided his services and education on the wines, allowing the event to play out in a fun way. I received very positive feedback from my guests on Philip, and I would recommend to anyone considering a wine tasting event.
Jeanne N.
Mar 4, 2024
Philip hosted a wine-tasting event at our church and it was a huge success! All those attending commented on how fun and informative he was. We had great communication while planning the event and he worked with us on the cost of the wines. Many appreciated his tips on selecting wines and his warmth, humor and personal stories added to the success of the event. We're looking forward to our next event with Philip!
Lee W.
Aug 28, 2023
I met Philip at a party hosted by a friend, and then hired Philip to host a party of my own. We were very happy with both experiences. Philip's wine knowledge and good story telling keep guests engaged. He can customize the event to your preferences...region, wine type etc. so every event is unique. Philip also researches the wines he presents, so if there is a unique story behind the wine maker or vineyard he has plenty of fun background information to share. Strongly recommend.
Kate A.
Dec 5, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Philip was a wonderful addition to our corporate reception, the team had a lot of fun trying new wines and the pairings that Philip provided, he turned us all into wine experts. Very responsive and professional from beginning to end. Thank you for going above and beyond and helping us make this a successful event!
Details: Dinner party • Fewer than 10 guests • France • California • Italy • Australia/New Zealand • South America • Education about about grapes, regions, and vineyards • Food and wine pairings • Wine recommendations • Pouring service
Sommelier Services & Lessons
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Philip Osenton