Shaken or Stirred Bartending

What Shaken or Stirred Bartending does

Shaken or Stirred Bartending is a privately held mobile bartending service founded in 2015 by Pat Pelkowski, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and operating across Wichita and surrounding Kansas communities. The company runs two proprietary mobile bar trucks — Mobiltini and the solar-powered Tipsy Turtle — and delivers on-site professional bartending for weddings, corporate events, private parties, mixology classes, and large-scale community events such as Bourbon Salute, Automobilia, ShamROCK the Park, and NCAA Fan Fest 2025. Revenue is generated through per-event professional service fees under two service models: wet hire (the company provides alcohol, mixers, garnishes, cups, and full bar setup and operation) and dry hire (bartenders staff the event with alcohol supplied by the host).

The company's asset base is centered on its mobile bar trucks, which are equipped with customizable LED-lit bars that can match event aesthetic themes, portable beer-bath cooling systems, and on-board bar stations. Service delivery rests on a small core team of five named members (Pat Pelkowski, Jodi Pelkowski, Cristian Silva, Lyndsee Stover, Lanee Graham) supplemented by additional contracted bartenders, with the company positioning itself as hiring and serving "the best of the best" in the local market. Alcohol inventory emphasizes regional sourcing, including local craft beer partnerships with Wichita Brewing Company and Walnut Valley Brewing (El Dorado, KS), and close relationships with regional liquor stores enabling wide cocktail selection and special requests.

Go-to-market is event-driven and direct-to-consumer. Customers book via a website contact form that captures event type, guest count, date, start and end times, and venue; pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and varies by event details, service tier (full bar, beer-and-wine only, signature cocktails, mocktails), and duration. Demand generation is supported by community event participation and sponsorships (Bourbon Salute since 2019, Automobilia, ShamROCK the Park since 2024, NCAA Fan Fest 2025), nine exclusive and preferred venue partnerships (Kansas Aviation Museum, The Atreeum, Heritage Meadows, Oak Hollow, Barn at Grace Hill, Exploration Place, Mark Arts, Wichita State University, Field Station Dinosaurs), and an organic social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. The business is bootstrapped, founder-operated, and has no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or parent company.

Name

Shaken or Stirred Bartending

Legal name

Shaken or Stirred Bartending

Website

https://shakenorstirredbartending.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shaken or Stirred Bartending is a Wichita, Kansas mobile bartending service operating two mobile bar trucks (Mobiltini and Tipsy Turtle) for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and large community events in the Wichita region since 2015.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Bartending Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Mobile bartending services
• Event bar catering
• Wedding bar service
• Corporate event bartending
• Mixology classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita, Kansas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Bartending Services: Professional bartending services for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and large-scale community events. Two service models: wet hire (company provides alcohol, full bar service) and dry hire (skilled bartenders serve client's provided alcohol). Revenue generated through service fees for bartending staff and alcohol provisioning.
2. Mixology Classes: Interactive mixology experiences where participants create three cocktails while learning techniques, history, and fun facts. Offered for bachelor/bachelorette parties, team building, birthdays, and private gatherings. Revenue from class fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shaken or Stirred Bartending is a mobile bartending service based in Wichita, Kansas, that deploys two mobile bar trucks (Mobiltini and Tipsy Turtle) to serve weddings, corporate events, private parties, and large community events. The company offers two service models: wet hire (full bar service with company-provided alcohol) and dry hire (bartender staffing where clients provide alcohol), plus interactive mixology classes for bachelor/bachelorette parties, team building, and birthdays.

Product overview

Shaken or Stirred Bartending operates two mobile bar trucks—Mobiltini and Tipsy Turtle—as its core mobile bartending service offerings. The company provides professional bartending for events including weddings, corporate events, and private parties, with add-on services such as wet hire (full alcohol provision) and dry hire (bartender staffing only). Additional offerings include mixology classes and various bar configurations (host/open bar, cash/credit bar, split bar options). The two mobile bars serve as the primary delivery vehicles for all event services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobiltini: Signature mobile bar that brings the party to events, serving a curated selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted specialty cocktails.
• Tipsy Turtle

Products and services

• Mobiltini Mobile Bar A fully equipped mobile bar truck that travels to event locations to serve a curated selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted specialty cocktails. Targeted at event hosts in Wichita, KS and surrounding Kansas communities.
• Tipsy Turtle Mobile Bar A solar-powered mobile bar truck featuring the company's Tipsy Turtle mascot, serving beer, wine, and handcrafted specialty cocktails at events with eco-friendly design. Targeted at event hosts in Wichita, KS and surrounding Kansas communities.
• Wedding Bartending Service Mobile bartending service tailored for wedding receptions and wedding weekend events, featuring customizable LED-lit bars to match venue colors and aesthetics, with signature cocktail creation. Targeted at couples planning wedding celebrations.
• Corporate Event Bartending Professional bartending services for business events, corporate conventions, conferences, retreats, and corporate holiday parties, with optional team-building mixology class add-ons. Targeted at businesses and corporate event planners.
• Private Event Bartending Professional bartending services for private celebrations including birthday parties, anniversaries, private gatherings, and milestone events, with options for full bar, beer and wine only, specialty cocktails, and mocktails. Targeted at individuals hosting private celebrations.
• Mixology Classes Hands-on mixology experiences where participants create three cocktails while learning tips, cocktail history, and fun facts, with recipe cards provided to take home. Targeted at bachelor/bachelorette parties, team building events, birthdays, and private gatherings.
• Wet Hire Bar Service Full-service bartending option where Shaken or Stirred provides all alcohol including domestic and craft beers, wines, and liquors, plus mixers, garnishes, cups, straws, and complete bar setup and operation. Targeted at event hosts wanting a turnkey bar experience.
• Dry Hire Bartender Staffing Bartender-only service where professional bartenders staff the event and serve alcohol provided by the host, who is responsible for purchasing, transporting, and preparing all products. Targeted at event hosts with their own alcohol inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles large crowds with fast pours and smooth service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bourbon SalutecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, Shaken or Stirred has partnered with and sponsored the Bourbon Salute, an annual fundraising event for the First Sergeants at McConnell Air Force Base. The company provides bartending services and sponsorship support, with founder Pat hosting the event. The partnership has grown stronger each year.
• AutomobiliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor several years, Shaken or Stirred has been the mainstay bartenders for Automobilia, one of the largest car shows in Kansas. The event draws approximately 20,000 car enthusiasts to downtown Wichita. The company operates several bars and bar trucks throughout the event.
• ShamROCK the ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 2024, Shaken or Stirred has participated in ShamROCK the Park at Naftzger Park, providing St. Patrick's Day celebration services with two bar trucks, multiple stations, and Irish-themed festivities.
• NCAA Fan Fest 2025minorGTM or Marketing PartnerShaken or Stirred provided bartending services at the NCAA Fan Fest 2025 at Naftzger Park, serving drinks during the ultimate game-day experience featuring live games on a big screen.
• Kansas Aviation MuseumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive venue partner. The museum serves as a venue for events where Shaken or Stirred provides mobile bartending services.
• The AtreeumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive venue partner. Event venue that partners with Shaken or Stirred for bar services at celebrations and events.
• Heritage MeadowscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive venue partner. Event venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services.
• Oak HollowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive venue partner. Event venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services.
• Exploration PlacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner. Science center and museum venue for events using Shaken or Stirred's mobile bar services.
• Mark ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner. Arts venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services for events.
• Wichita State UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner. University venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services for campus events.
• Barn at Grace HillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive venue partner. Wedding and event venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services.
• Field Station DinosaursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner. Family entertainment venue utilizing Shaken or Stirred's mobile bartending services for events.
• Wichita Brewing CompanyminorOthersLocal craft beer supplier. Wichita Brewing Company beer is included in the company's beer selection for events.
• Walnut Valley BrewingminorOthersLocal craft beer supplier from El Dorado, KS. Walnut Valley beer is part of the company's craft/import beer selection for events.
• Local Liquor StoresminorOthersClose relationships with local liquor stores enabling the company to source and serve customers' favorite cocktails and drinks of choice at events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trailer Cocktails: Trailer Cocktails is a mobile bar service based in Austin, TX that brings fully equipped bar trucks to weddings, corporate events, and private parties. It is a directly comparable mobile-bartending operator with the same event-driven GTM and truck-based delivery model.
• Liquid Catering: Liquid Catering is a bar service and beverage catering company serving weddings and corporate events with staff bar programs and mixology services. Overlap with Shaken or Stirred in professional-services revenue model and event focus.
• Pour Horse Mobile Bar: Pour Horse operates a fleet of mobile bar units serving events across multiple markets with craft cocktail, beer, and wine programs. It directly competes for the same wedding and corporate event bartending spend with similar wet/dry-hire packaging.
• Moonshine Mixology Co. Moonshine Mixology offers mobile bartending and on-site mixology services for weddings and private events. Directly comparable event-based mixology offering with similar staffing-only and full-bar service options.
• The Boozy Trolley: The Boozy Trolley is a mobile bar service that deploys convertible bar vehicles to weddings and private events. It shares the photo-worthy mobile-bar asset strategy and event-day mixology positioning with Shaken or Stirred.
• Tipsy Truck: Tipsy Truck operates a mobile bar business focused on craft cocktails and beer/wine service at weddings and corporate events in the Midwest. Same product offering, packaging, and target customer profile as Shaken or Stirred.
• On the Go Bar / On The Move Bartending: A category of regional mobile bartending operators deploying pop-up or trailer bars to weddings and corporate functions. Comparable offering, geography-isolated competition with similar small-team economics.
• Bottoms Up Mobile Bartending: Bottoms Up Mobile Bartending deploys bartenders and portable bar setups to weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. Directly comparable local-scale mobile bartending operator with similar service tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Bartender on Call: Bartender on Call is a larger, established staffing-focused event bartending provider serving weddings and corporate events across multiple U.S. markets. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but primarily a staffing model rather than branded mobile bar assets.
• Total Entertainment Catering: Total Entertainment Catering provides full-service event production including bar service for weddings and corporate events. Overlaps on corporate event bartending delivery but operates at significantly larger scale across broader event-service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ShakenOrStirredBartending
• Instagraminstagram.com/shakenorstirredbartending
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shaken-or-stirred-bartending

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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