I am writing to thank you for providing such wonderful bartenders and wait staff and planning services. You were a godsend throughout the planning process. The countless emails sent back and forth and your willingness to help with all the various details put my mind at ease and let me know that I had the right person for the job. The coordination between yourself, the other vendors, and the events for the day was seamless and made the day run smoothly and beautifully.
Your staff is very courteous, professional and fun! They always knew what to do and did it without being told. I received great reviews on the bartenders, especially their knowledge of all the “hip” new drinks. Your organization, choreography and attention to every detail are impeccable.
I have never worked with an event planner before and I have learned that it is the way to go!! The ironic result of all your hard work is that you made me look great too. For this I am extremely grateful! You can be sure that I will recommend you unreservedly to all my friends and colleagues.
Marion O., Arlington, MA
What a wonderful party we had!! When Deborah told us to relax and act like guests at our own party we thought this is too good to be true. But it was true. She and her team prepared and put out all the food and drink, served our guests in a wonderful, friendly manner and when the party was over our home was spotless. Deborah was
also great in helping us to plan the event, providing guidance on how much food to have, where to rent items and how to set up. She and her team were truly fabulous. In addition, we have recommended her to several friends, who have had equally wonderful experiences working with Deborah. We would absolutely recommend working with her, and when we have another big event, we will definitely hire her again.
-Ann LeVarn and David G.
Testimonials
"Enjoy your guests and we'll do the rest!"
I have known Deb Ingalls through her work experience with the Massachusetts Flute Choir when she served as bartender and wait staff for the MFC Art Auction Benefit @ the Whittemore-Robbins House in Arlington, MA.
The MFC is a non profit organization that holds an annual Art Auction Benefit. Deb is a consummate professional that patiently guided me through all of the details and at the same time helped control expenses. She also helped understand and manage the bartending service and wait staff, she helped with the floor plan, decorating, selecting the liquor and much more. She worked closely with me on every detail and it made all the difference.
The end result was a beautiful and unforgettable evening that I could never have accomplished without Deb’s guidance. The dining room was absolutely breathtaking with layers of desserts, chesses, cascading fruit and flowers. A feast for the senses! She thought of everything and I can’t thank her enough for being there for me every step of the way.
Deb has shown the kind of initiative, which is necessary to be successful over the long-term. She has great creative vision, yet remains focused on the overall needs of the client. I believe she has an excellent future in the bartending and wait staff business. She is a conscientious worker and has an excellent work ethic.
I recommend Deb to you without reservation. If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Danielle Boudrot
President Massachusetts Flute Choir
I’m writing to let you know what a fantastic job Deborah Ingalls and Butlers & Bars did coordinating a recent event for my family. Debra and her staff are professional, courtesy and very accommodating. My sisters and I hired Butlers & Bars for my Mother’s 60th birthday party. We wanted an elegant yet fun party for a very special person in our lives. Debra immediately knew what we needed and was fantastic in facilitating and coordinating all the relationships with the various vendors.
Debra was always available for questions and very responsive to all our needs. She is very creative and came up with some great ideas to make the birthday celebration fit my mother’s fun personality. Debra’s staff was also of the highest professional wait staff and bartenders. They managed all of the details with ease and everyone greatly enjoyed the party.
I would recommend Debra and Butlers & Bars for your next event, to receive a professional, yet personal service. I would be happy to speak to you on the phone if you have any further questions.
-Kristin S, Cambridge, MA
This letter is intended to serve as a recommendation for Deborah Ingalls and Butlers & Bars. I recently hired Deborah to help organize a 50th anniversary party for my parents. We had to put together the party on very short notice for somewhat unwilling guests of honor.
The resulting party exceeded all expectations. Deborah handled the party logistics with great skill, coordinating with the caterer and the venue and leaving me free from worry. She understood exactly the kind of party I had in mind and executed it in a friendly, professional manner. Her attention to detail, her friendly staff, and her wonderful sense of presentation combined to give us a classy and elegant party which marveled all who attended.
If I had to do it again, I would hire Deborah without hesitation, and I recommend her unconditionally for any kind of social gathering.
-Carolyn G, Harvard, MA
The smartest think I did when planning a 90th birthday party for my father-in-law was to hire you. We made the guest list and sent out the invitations, but you handled everything from arranging for a tent, activities for the kids, helping with my menu planning, have the most perfect staff… the list is endless. I just talked about what I wanted and Deb found the resourced to choose from. After I picked, she made it happen.
-Lisa Z
