Greetings! My name is Craig Dane and I'm the Owner/Operator of CDE, an award winning event bartender service serving greater Atlanta. My team is here to serve your guests with courtesy, professionalism and efficiency.
We believe service with a smile is not some cliche' phrase but the way we choose to do business.
We offer first class service with reasonable rates for weddings to birthdays to team building corporate gigs.
Be a pampered guest at your own party!
Please see my Gigsalad Bio and let me know how my team can serve you.
Cheers!
Having CDE at our event took it to the next level! Our guests loved the signature cocktails! Craig was wonderful to work with and helped us plan and stay organized! Definitely recommend!
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Thanks so much Michelle! I enjoyed serving at your murder mystery work party and look forward to your next event! Give my best to Nick, cheers!
I was very pleased with the company and bartender. Both were easy to work with and reliable. I highly recommend using them.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Wendy, we're so glad you were pleased with our services from planning to implementing. Kara said the reception went very well and was also pleased with the events success. Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. Cheers!
Kara was so easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. The signature cocktails were spot on. I will definitely be booking with them again.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Thanks so much Amber for the great review which is always our first goal! Earning your repeat business is definitely our second goal. Kara enjoyed serving the unique cocktails and appreciated your generosity. Until next time, cheers!
Craig was super professional during the whole process, the attendees loved his signature drinks and everything was spot-on!
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Paula, I had a great time serving your guests, so glad they enjoyed the signature cocktail. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks so much for your kind words and generosity, cheers!
Megan did an amazing job. She was able to really help come up with creative drinks based on the ingredients that we had. She was on top of everything and no one waited too long for a drink to be made.
Craig was also great to work with in planning the event. He set clear expectations and was able to give a really solid shopping list for liquor and mixers.
I will definitely use CDE again for the next party!
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Hey Jim, I'm so glad you were happy with Megan and I and your CDE experience. Earning repeat business is what it's all about. We look forward to serving for you and Aimee gain! Thanks so much!
Craig did an amazing job for our party. He is professional and has presentation. Having him at our event gave it an elevation of elegance. We will certainly have him back for future gatherings.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Thanks so much Greg to you and Rosie for your hospitality, generosity and kind words! It was a pleasure serving you and your guests. We look forward to providing our services at your next event. Many guests took my business cards so I hope to see you at your home and elsewhere. Cheers!
Could not recommend a vendor more highly! Craig saved the day when I contacted him about the bartender I had booked on GigSalad disappearing on me the day before the event! Craig immediately swung into motion and was able to find a bartender for my event within an hour! He sent me amazing, detailed communication about what to get, ideas for drinks, etc. He followed up with me the day of the event and immediately after to make sure everything went well! Kara was our bartender and she was wonderful! Showed up promptly, was organized and fun! Loved her! I will hire CDE for every party I throw from here to the grave!! Highest possible recommendation!! Don't bother with another company - this is the one to book!!!
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
BreeAnne, thank you so much for your generous review! We appreciate you taking the time and so pleased that we could accommodate your event last minute without a hitch! Kara enjoyed the experience as well and I'm so glad you were happy with her service. She's a great asset to my business. We look forward to serving for you in the future. Thanks so much and best wishes till next time!
I booked Craig at the very last minute. He was very accommodating and professional each step of the way. He made sure my guest and I had a great time, learned a few things, and were entertained. You can’t go wrong booking him. If I’m ever in town again, I’ll definitely be using his services.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Thanks so much Brandie for the kind words. It was a fun event! Best wishes and hope to see you two again, cheers!
I am a repeat customer of CDE because of their customer service and expertise! We have used their services for four years for our events. They always show up on time and are so courteous. You will not be disappointed! A MUST FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Your kind words are so very much appreciated Lynn! Earning repeat business is always our goal. Best wishes to you and Mike and we'll see you next time. Merry Christmas!
Overall CDE is very professional and helpful. The only area where that was a confusing were the charges. There was a reasonable quote through GIG Salad, a reasonable charge for cups, and then additional charges if you don't want a "tip jar". There was an hourly charge for not having a tip jar and then they also recommended a tip for the bartender. I tipped the bartender too but not as much as I would have if they didn't charge me for not having a tip jar. It felt like a double tip. A friend arranged to have bartender's from a local country club w/no tip jar and they just tipped the bartender at the end of the night so this was perplexing to me.
Response from CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises:
Thank you for your review Jennifer, we appreciate you taking the time. I'm sorry if you felt there was any confusion re: gratuity. As you have seen, I take the time to sweat all the details and invest as much of my time as it takes to explain every step of the process. That is so we can best do our job for our clients. The gratuity/tip jar details were stated 3 times including in my initial quote response to avoid any grey area. You acknowledged compensation details to me. We thank you for your business and are glad you were happy with Kara's and my efforts. Our majority of five star reviews over the last six years are a source of great pride to our CDE team and we continue to strive to earn them. Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Price Range: $200 and up
My fee includes a minimum of one extra hour of prep, my portable bar set up if needed, any coolers/metal bin, cocktail ice bin, barware tools and equipment, cocktail straws n napkins, trash can, fan, floor mat, constant clean up and ALL unlimited, detailed consultations.
I can also assist with the quantities of your beverage purchases, brand recommendations and glassware/cupware details.
I can provide custom signature drinks and two 8x10 framed drink menus displayed on bar. Including event heading, custom drink names and ingredients with any desired color scheme and font.
Client gratuity amount is always at the discretion of my clients. I bank on my exceptional service being rewarded. No mandatory minimums.
Use of tip jar is assumed but not mandatory. Add $15 per hour without.
Please see my five star reviews and Thumbtack accolades at my website under Request a Quote.
Thank you for your consideration, my team is here to serve!
Craig Dane
Greetings,
My name is Craig Dane, owner/operator of CDE Citizen Dane Enterprises, an independent, professional event bartending business serving the greater Atlanta area.
Thank you for the opportunity to quote your event!
My team is passionate about providing first class, reliable, professional and courteous service to all of our events and taking care of guests the way you desire.
My accolades include being selected a Thumbtack Top Ten Professional for (phone number hidden)4!
Less than 3% of Thumbtack pros receive this honor.
I was also selected as a Best of 2016 Professional and a
2015 Top Ten Atlanta Bartender!
Also a consistent ((link hidden)) Five Star Recipient and Fast Responder.
Please see all of our 5 star reviews.
Just some FYI:
The client provides all product - alcohol, mixers, glassware and ice.
I can recommend alcohol choices, brands and quantities with unlimited consultations to get all the details right for your shopping list.
I can provide unbreakable 10oz clear plastic solo cups for a reasonable fee. Perfect size for cocktails and wine and will not crack and leak like most products out there!
Final quote may be determined by what all alcohol is to be served, assumed use of a tip jar and actual guest count.
My fee includes one extra hour of prep, my portable bar set up if needed, any coolers/metal bin, cocktail ice bin, drive time, barware tools, cocktail straws n napkins, floor mat, stool. trash can, all detailed consultations n constant clean-up.
Fee assumes use of a guest tip jar but is not mandatory. Add $15 per hour per bartender without tip jar.
Fee is plus client gratuity of your choice based on your satisfaction with our performance.
The events my team and I serve include all weddings, corporate events, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, festivals, trade shows, bachelor(ette) parties, frat parties, etc.
I have over twenty years of customer service careers from wholesale business owner to financial adviser to pro shop manager that led me to creating this event service.
I was also inspired to start this customer service business from countless experiences with rather rude, discourteous and incompetent servers. I could never understand how often people who relied on tips for their livelihood would not put forth the effort to earn them.
Should your venue require liability INSURANCE please go to (link hidden) for reasonable one day rates. Rates usually run about $1-2 or so per guest.
My personable, hardworking and award winning team includes Gabby, Kaylee and Kara who can serve as bartenders or servers depending on your needs. Our team will treat your guests with respect, professionalism and efficiency. We believe service with a smile is not a cliche' phrase, but the way we choose to do business.
We do not sell a product but we do sell an experience. We strive not to be the ego driven, center of attention "charmer" bartender that we've all encountered at the club scene.
The focus should always be the event and/or the host. The bartender should compliment and reflect the event, not dominate it with his or her banter.
Thank you again, I would love to be a part of this memorable event!
We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
Craig Dane
CDE
Alcohol permit #247654.
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