Another Great Event with Amuse Consulting!

On Saturday, Marc from Amuse Consulting threw an awesome "South Beach" Garden Party for Sheleen and Randall and 65 vip guests at their home on the west side (why do I see Brian Jessel everywhere??). Liquid Bartending was there pouring drinks and mixing martinis for the guests as the lovely ladies from Tommy's Catering handed out some amazing hor d'oevres. If that wasn't enough, there was a dessert FEAST made by Estelle from Mozart Bakery. DELICIOUS! Sandy and I will probably be hiring Estelle to make our wedding cake.
I swear the garnishes were nicer. I just didn't think to take pictures of the drinks until I ran out of garnishes. Call me stupid. The true garnishes were candied lemon and lime wheels with candied lemon and lime zests sprinkled on top. The watermelon martini picture has the last of the zest on it. The hpnotiq south beach martini only has a sad lime wheel. Sorry everyone!

Burnaby Board of Trade Golf Tournament

This past Thursday, Liquid Bartending teamed up with Savoury Chef Catering to serve drinks and food at the Burnaby Board of Trade's 2009 Annual Golf Tournament at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. Proceeds from the event went to the Burnaby Empty Bowls Food Initiative. Golfers were treated to a delectable menu of Kusshi oysters with a raspberry mignonette, rare beef on brioche with micro greens and a garlic aioli, as well as a selection of fine cheeses, bread, crackers and grapes.


Liquid Bartending mixed four cocktails to beat the heat for the event including:

the "Tiger" Collins - Classic tom collins (tie -3rd favourite)
the "Fuzzy" Mint Julep - A peach puree mint julep served with lots of crushed ice (tie - 3rd favourite)
the "Lefty" Lemonade - Vanilla infused fresh squeezed lemonade with vodka (crowd favorite)
the "Golden Bear" Teas Off - Fresh watermelon puree with black and white ice tea, citrus and white rum (2nd favorite)


This event was a tremendous success. Special thanks to @jasonBBOT for organizing the tournament and hooking up Liquid Bartending. Booze, Food, Golf and Sun, all for a good cause. What more can you ask for?

2010 Project with Amuse Consulting

What's up everyone! I know it's been a while, but it's been a fun and really crazy summer. Sorry for not posting much. Right now I'm averaging 1 post a month which is really BAD! I haven't even been twittering much either, if you can believe it. But we're back and here to tell everyone about the new project we are working on with Amuse Consulting.

Liquid Bartending, along with HS Homestaging, Tommy's Catering, Hot Wax Mobile Music, Barbera Casey Photography, hoga Digital Photography, Greenscape Silk Design, Patterson Brands and Rewards, Lara Spence Web Design / Business Writing, and caDesign are teaming up with Marc Smith of Amuse Consulting to create an amazing hospitality suite for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Here's some more information:

Sure, you can organize a great event. You’ll find a venue, book the caterer, find bartenders, hire door staff. Are you exhausted yet? Leave the work to us. Take advantage of Amuse Consulting's hospitality suite, and you’ll have an Olympic party planned in under 8 hours. Just book our suite, pick your food & beverage, and invite your guests. Leave the rest of it to us. Use the suite to impress clients, stakeholders or sponsors. Host a great networking event, or a swanky fundraiser. When you book Amuse Consulting's hospitality suite, you get much more than a venue. You get: • Event planning services from Amuse Consulting • 4 Professional bar staff + bar runner • Two greeters at the door + two coat check people • Event photographer (all digital images on disc) • All audiovisual equipment, plus 8 hours of technician time • Custom DJ services, from background music to dance party. You choose • Six 45” LCD screens to promote your corporate brand and display images • Two custom logos projected onto the walls for instant branding • Custom dècor, to create the unique event that you’re hosting • The best value custom bar menu in town all arranged for you • Custom catered menu designed for your guests by an award winning caterer • Official Olympic licensed merchandise and non licensed gifts and products all arranged and delivered on site This unique space features: • A flexible layout that can easily accommodate 250 people, but can be cozy and intimate for smaller groups • A charming setting, in a heritage building with gorgeous hardwood floors and original brick walls • A central downtown location, close to Skytrain, bus lines and within walking distance of any hotel in the downtown core Add on the entertainment of your choice, sit back, and enjoy your party. Come see the space and experience how your Gold Medal Event could be! Join us at the Open House on Sept 24 noon-5pm & Sept 25 9-5pm. Register Here. Amuse Consulting is a full-service event planning company with more than a decade of experience. Our portfolio includes corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals. We create event solutions so you can enjoy your party. To learn more, call us at 604-687-6335, or send us an email at marc@amuseconsulting.ca or visit www.amuseconsulting.ca.

Summer Wedding Madness!

Weddings, weddings and more weddings! We are midway through the summer and wedding season is in full swing! It seems like everywhere you look, couples are tying the knot. But instead of your typical traditional weddings, why not try something different?

Sheila and Daryl, whom we met at the wedding show, threw an awesome backyard reception in Langley complete with signature cocktails, a full bar, music, dancing, and all out fun! Congratulations to the both of you; Liquid Bartending wishes you all the best, and thank you for the gift of M.J.! (Inside joke)

Speaking of back yard receptions, the Cavanaugh Mansion in Richmond was amazing. Catered by Culinary Capers, this wedding spared no expense whatsoever. 220 guests arrived via buses from the ceremony and were escorted past a private stable complete with horses to the cocktail reception area. There, they enjoyed wine and beer, as well as martinis poured from the Ice Luge Sculpture.

There was a photobooth out front, a live band, amazing lighting and beautiful decor. Guests drank and danced their way well into the night. It was a fantastic celebration. Definitely one of the most memorable events of 2009.

If you want an outdoor reception to take advantage of the beautiful weather (but can't find a good venue), why not check out The Hart House Restaurant? Situated on Deer Lake, with amazing water views, The Hart House is the ideal venue for brides and grooms looking for that extra something special. Only a few dates left! Contact Sonja for more details.

Another great venue is the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Center. It's an amazing space which can accommodate up to 400+ people. There's a Japanese garden out front, as well as a Tatami room upstairs. I will be having my wedding reception there next May. It's going to be awesome! Contact Harumi for more details.

Dante Di Pasquale's Italian Themed Party

What's up everyone! I'd just like to share with you a testimonial from Frances Wong. She, along with Kae Innes of Oce Display Graphics Systems threw an incredible party for Dante di Pasquale:


Testimonial for Liquid Bartending


“Our company Océ Display Graphics Systems held an important event for one of our senior managers. It was the 25th anniversary of years of service. The theme was’ all things Italian’. We hired Liquid Bartending and needless to say, we couldn’t have pulled it off without their help. Patrick and Sandy went above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did they look after our licensing (a huge task), but helped us with the purchasing and delivery of all of our drink items. That alone relieved hours of extra work that our own staff would have had to take on. Their innovative drink menu, interesting garnishes (edible flowers!) and professionalism made the event flawless and trouble-free. I would highly recommend Liquid Bartending for any corporate function that requires reliability and a different approach to bartending – excellent customer service and willingness to go the extra mile…I would not hesitate to work with them again.”

Frances Wong
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Océ Display Graphics Systems
Richmond, B.C.


So here are a few of the drinks that we served at the party. The cocktails are Italian and made with Italian wine, of course.

Sogni D'oro - Golden Dreams
A combination of orange juice, apple juice, ice tea, vanilla bean, and white wine shaken and strained over fresh rocks. Garnished with orange twists.

Verde, Bianco, e Rosso
The colours of the Italian flag. Lime twists with white and red organic edible flowers, shaken with cane sugar and Primo Amore Pinot Grigio. Served OTR.

Vino Rosato - Rose Wine
A gentle splash of Giffard strawberry syrup, stirred and blended with chilled Italian Pinot Grigio. Finished with edible rose petals.