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Celebration Sidekicks Bartending & Staffing

Mobile caterer · Raleigh, NC

5.0 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
15%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Celebration Sidekicks Bartending & Staffing at a glance

Customers praise Celebration Sidekicks for punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing during weddings and private parties. Staff are described as professional, friendly, and attentive, often assisting with setup and breakdown while serving high-quality drinks. One criticism notes that staff failed to identify missing liquor before the event started, while another report alleges inappropriate behavior toward guests. The company maintains a 5/5 rating from 150 reviews.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 150 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 150 Google reviews (149 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 15% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 6, 2026.
  • Service: Caterer serving Raleigh, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Star ratings

150 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars14899%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 149 written reviews

  • Praise31098%
  • Complaints52%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9831%
  • Would recommend7223%
  • Quality & results4715%
  • Speed & response4715%
  • Communication299%
  • Price & value144%
  • Honesty & trust83%

What customers talk about

We read 149 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The guests were very pleased with the professionalism, the speed of service, and the quality of the drinks.”
  • “We were so thankful to have them there and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for great bartenders for their event!”
    “My husband and I hired Celebration Sidekicks to bartend for our wedding, and I could not recommend them enough.”
  • “We had a great experience with Celebration Sidekicks and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for event staffing or bar service!”
  • “They were easy to work with leading up to the wedding and dependable and efficient on the day itself.”
  • “Barbara was easy to work with and accommodated some changes we made as plans developed.”
  • “They are reasonably priced & know exactly what they are doing.”
  • “You could tell they genuinely cared about making the day special.”

People customers mention

  • Dennis 50 reviews
  • Barb 19 reviews
  • Barbara 18 reviews
  • Party 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 150 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Jessica Huffman9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience! Reasonable prices! We used the bartending service for a wedding reception. Bartenders were friendly and drinks were great!

Denise CookeLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Celebration Sidekicks provided bartenders for my daughter’s 10/24/26 wedding. They did a great job! Barbara was easy to work with and accommodated some changes we made as plans developed. They communicated clearly what was needed from us. The guests were very pleased with the professionalism, the speed of service, and the quality of the drinks. The Celebration Sidekicks staff, led by Dennis, were very polite and handled the cocktail hour rush perfectly. We loved the rental bar as it was perfect for our venue. I highly recommend!

Keala EasonLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keala has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The bartenders were absolutely wonderful! They were so friendly, personable, and helpful throughout the entire wedding. They made sure my glass stayed full without me even having to ask, which was such a thoughtful touch! They were also willing to help with things outside of their responsibilities just to make sure everything went smoothly. You could tell they genuinely cared about making the day special. We were so thankful to have them there and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for great bartenders for their event!

Caitlin S9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caitlin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Celebration Sidekicks was wonderful to work with for our wedding! Their team handled all of our bar service, passing hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, and serving dinner service and everything ran incredibly smoothly. The staff was professional, friendly, attentive, and made sure our guests were well taken care of throughout the evening. They were easy to work with leading up to the wedding and dependable and efficient on the day itself. Having a team we could trust to simply handle everything without needing our attention was invaluable. We had a great experience with Celebration Sidekicks and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for event staffing or bar service!

Katherine Jones, MBA6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As a wedding planner with Blush Oaks Event Co., I cannot recommend Celebration Sidekicks enough! From the very beginning, their pre-wedding communication and organization were absolutely incredible. They had their "wedding planning ducks in a row", were incredibly responsive, and made us feel completely confident that everything would be handled. On the day of the event, they were friendly, professional, attentive, and truly amazing to work with. Everything ran smoothly, and they helped make our wedding feel effortless and enjoyable. Their team was a huge part of making the day so special, and we are so grateful for everything they did! If you’re looking for event staff and bartending services, Celebration Sidekicks is the team to hire! Thanks again! KJ

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you so much for the incredible review, KJ! Partnering with Blush Oaks Event Co. was an honor. We love a wedding that tests our reflexes, and our Celebration Sidekicks team is always ready to roll with the punches (and keep the drinks flowing). Working with stellar planners like you makes surviving the unexpected look like it was part of the script! Can't wait to team up and crush the next event together!

Anna Scott Marsh12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Booked for my husband's 30th birthday party in our backyard. It was the perfect addition to our party. Would definitely book for home events again!

Meghan Joyner3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meghan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dennis with Celebration Sidekicks was absolutely fantastic! He was professional, personable, and kept everything running smoothly throughout our event. He was friendly with our guests, made great drinks, and handled the bar efficiently, even during busy times. What really stood out was that Dennis went far beyond his role as our bartender. He was constantly looking for ways to help, whether it was taking out the trash, cutting up the meat so our guests could easily serve themselves, or jumping in wherever an extra set of hands was needed. He never hesitated to help, even when it wasn’t part of his job, and that level of care and initiative made a huge difference in the success of our event. We received so many compliments from our guests about Dennis. His positive attitude, outstanding work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond made him an invaluable part of the day. If you’re looking for a bartender who truly cares about making your event a success, I can’t recommend Dennis and Celebration Sidekicks enough. We will absolutely be using them again!

Lisa MacKenzieLocal Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bartenders can really make or break an event, and the team at Celebration Sidekicks helped make my daughter's wedding a smashing success! From the beginning of our talks, Barbara and Dennis were so helpful at giving us guidance in this process - from what was needed to what to buy. They set up a signature cocktail tasting and selection session and had lots of great options. The list they gave me for recommended amounts of alcohol to buy was spot on and made it very easy for me to place orders with the stores. The team at the event were friendly and helpful, and every time I went to the bar, they already knew exactly how to make my drink, and where to find the particular mixer I had set aside! They showed up with all of the garnishes, mixers and supplies that were needed, and even pivoted at the last minute to pour wine during dinner, although we had a little communication hiccup on that, with absolute seamless and friendly attention. These folks are top notch and highly recommended!

Chris Frevert (Chris F)Local Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This is a first class operation in every respect! We hired them to bartend our son's wedding reception and the service and drinks were excellent. And, when the caterers backed out four days before the wedding, they offered their assistance in finding a new caterer. Fantastic support! If I could rate them higher than 5 stars, I'd do it in a minute.

Emma HayesLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Barb and her team at Celebration Sidekicks helped pull off our perfect wedding! They were communicative, flexible about adjusting services as needed, prompt, and coordinated seamlessly with our caterers and day-of coordinator. They were also really helpful with planning our bar menu and deciding on quantities since we purchased all of the drinks ourselves. They took care of serving the dinner buffet, bartending, and set up/break down, all of which went perfectly!

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