I’m Jesse.
I own Platinum Bartenders, and I’m the one who picks up the phone.
I learned this business at The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles. What stuck with me there was not the cocktail program. It was that nobody on the floor ever looked lost. Every person knew their section, their timing, and what to do when something went sideways, before a guest ever had to ask.
That is what I have been building since 2014. I hire people I would put in front of my own clients. I put them on payroll instead of treating them as contractors. And I do not send a team to an event I would not be willing to work myself.
Two things I will not bend on. The first is who shows up: the person you were promised is the person who walks through the door. The second is what you are told before you book. Real pricing, real staff, nothing that appears on the invoice after the fact.
Jesse
Owner, Platinum Bartenders
- Since 2014Same owner, same phone number
- 1,500+ eventsAcross Los Angeles and beyond
- W-2 staffEmployees, not contractors
- 300+ peopleBartenders, servers, hosts, chefs
- 5.0 on GoogleFrom 72 reviews
What we handle
One team from the first call to the last guest.
Brand launches, weddings, private parties and celebrity events. We plan it, staff it and run it, so you can be with your guests.
- Pre-event planning and logistics
- On-site staff leadership and execution
- Bartender assignments and specialty roles
- Mobile bar setup and bar rental coordination
- Last-minute staffing and custom requests
The team
The people running your event.
Lead Event Planner
Allison H.
Allison has been part of Platinum Bartenders since 2021. She leads our wedding and private event planning, and she has planned and run more than 350 weddings as lead planner.
She has worked nearly every role an event has: venue manager, banquet captain, bartender, floral designer and planner. That hands-on experience is why she stays calm when the night gets fast-paced, or a little chaotic.
She cares about the details, careful organization and clear communication. She reads the room, rides the energy of the moment and runs on a steady supply of coffee. Tell her about your event and she will help you bring it to life.
Private Chef
Richie
Richie began cooking in 2010, inspired by the traditional Italian cooking his nonna passed down, and he blends those techniques with modern execution. He has cooked for celebrities, professional athletes and European soccer players.
He handles everything from intimate breakfasts to large dinners and buffet events for up to 250 guests, often on short notice. He builds each menu around the event theme and works with the bar team, so the food and the cocktails feel like one experience.
Assistant Event Planner
Lorenzo
Lorenzo runs on-site execution: bar layout, staff flow, the timeline and the last-minute changes nobody plans for. He has worked everything from boutique private parties to high-profile productions.
He brings warmth, intention and a steady presence that clients and staff trust, whether it is a 20-guest rooftop dinner or a 5,000-person brand activation.
At work
Our team on the floor.
Tell us about your event.
Send a brief and the person who will run it replies within two hours, 9am to 10pm. Only need staff? Build a quote in two minutes.
Prefer to talk? 310 985 3014
Whether you're producing a brand launch, wedding, private event, or celebrity party, we manage:
Pre-event planning and logistics
On-site staff leadership and execution
Bartender assignments and specialty roles
Mobile bar setup and bar rental coordination
Last-minute staffing needs and custom requests
Let our experienced team elevate your event with professionalism, charisma, and total hospitality control so you can focus on delivering a standout experience for your guests
"Platinum Bartenders makes every event exceptional. Blending creativity, affordability, and unforgettable experiences” Buzzfeed.