GDR event culinary staffing
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Scheduling
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Responds in about 1 hour
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About
My focus is always on quality. I don’t cut corners, and I let my passion for hosting and cooking guide every event I support. With 16 years in business and a team of 12, we bring professional bartending, wedding coordination, and event staffing that keeps your guests happy from start to finish.
I’m known for attention to detail and “reading the room,” so service feels smooth, warm, and effortless for you and your guests.
Please note:
- Cancellations/postponements must be made via phone call within 7 days of the event to avoid full staffing charges.
- for my outdoor weddings, If weather forces you indoors, we’re fully prepared to adapt to your backup plan.
- All funds are nonrefundable but may be transferred to a future date as outlined.
Message me with your event details, and let’s create a seamless experience together.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 98 times
Serves Woodridge, IL
Background checked
12 employees
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
Services offered
Event type
Birthday party
Festival
Wedding
Corporate event
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and punctuality.
Excellent 4.9
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Michelle K.
Aug 31, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Toni and the staff were pleasant to work with. For a DIY wedding the wait staff and the bartenders made the experience smooth and also made the room swap from a ceremony to reception happen effectively with our family and friends. They also gave out hors d‘oeveres to our guests during the reception and served our buffet style dinner and opened champagne and poured in each guest’s flutes for us. There are many details that went in that I cannot list all but I am glad we got to have the GDR team be there for us. During the planning process we met with Toni many times to communicate the vision and together we had plans in place. This is truly a partnership to make the wedding a success and I am grateful.
There were times adjustments needed to be made based on how the situation changed as any big events do and the staff responded well to the changes professionally. If you need a wait staff or bar tenders to help with your event so you can participate in the ceremony, you can rely on the GDR staff so you and your party is not in the backend running around in the kitchen or behind the bar. Thank you GDR Team
There were times adjustments needed to be made based on how the situation changed as any big events do and the staff responded well to the changes professionally. If you need a wait staff or bar tenders to help with your event so you can participate in the ceremony, you can rely on the GDR staff so you and your party is not in the backend running around in the kitchen or behind the bar. Thank you GDR Team
Details: Wedding • 101 - 150 guests
Event Help and Wait Staff
Colleen L.
May 16, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had two members of Toni’s team staff a graduation party and they were incredible. Everyone remarked how great they were - friendly & helpful. They anticipated what was next and were on top of everything. I was able to relax and enjoy my guests. I highly recommend them and will definitely hire them again! Two people from my party already asked me for GDR contact info. Thank you to Toni for coordinating and sending Paris & Rosa. They were fabulous!
Details: Special event / party • Fewer than 50 guests
Event Help and Wait Staff
Chelsea D.
Feb 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
GDR Culinary and Event Staff made our wedding experience absolutely seamless from beginning to end. From our very first call, Toni set the tone with her professionalism and attention to detail. She clearly explained what to expect, outlined everything we needed to handle on our end, and even provided thoughtful questions to ask the venue to ensure the event ran flawlessly. That level of care and preparation set the tone for everything that followed.
One of our biggest worries was flipping the room within the short cocktail hour, but Toni and her team handled it so efficiently that it was over before we even noticed. When we walked back in, the space had been transformed into a beautiful Valentine’s Day celebration that felt magical.
Throughout the evening, Toni and her team worked collaboratively with my family, the caterers, bartender, and other vendors to keep everything flowing smoothly between the ceremony and reception. Their ability to coordinate across so many moving parts was truly impressive and allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration without stress.
At the end of the night, the venue was spotless. The breakdown and load out were completed so quickly that the venue staff was genuinely impressed.
We would absolutely recommend GDR Culinary and Event Staff to anyone looking for professional, reliable, and outstanding event support!
One of our biggest worries was flipping the room within the short cocktail hour, but Toni and her team handled it so efficiently that it was over before we even noticed. When we walked back in, the space had been transformed into a beautiful Valentine’s Day celebration that felt magical.
Throughout the evening, Toni and her team worked collaboratively with my family, the caterers, bartender, and other vendors to keep everything flowing smoothly between the ceremony and reception. Their ability to coordinate across so many moving parts was truly impressive and allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration without stress.
At the end of the night, the venue was spotless. The breakdown and load out were completed so quickly that the venue staff was genuinely impressed.
We would absolutely recommend GDR Culinary and Event Staff to anyone looking for professional, reliable, and outstanding event support!
Details: Wedding • 101 - 150 guests
Event Help and Wait Staff
Larry G.
Jun 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
The service was incredible! They arrived early and took all the stress away. Our waiter kept the night flowing and the bartender mixed the best drinks I’ve ever had. I will be booking again very soon. Thank you for making the night special.
Details: Birthday party • Fewer than 50 guests
Event Help and Wait Staff
Lakedia A.
Mar 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
The bartender and waitstaff at the SPN Sneaker Ball were absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, they provided top-tier service with professionalism, efficiency, and such a warm, welcoming attitude. Drinks were served quickly and perfectly, and the staff made sure every guest felt taken care of throughout the night. Their attention to detail and positive energy truly elevated the entire event. We couldn’t have asked for a better team—5 stars all the way!
Details: Fundraiser • 51 - 100 guests
Event Help and Wait Staff
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