Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026
Hand-on Basic Bartending Skills 101: Free Pouring, using a Jigger, Shaking and Mixing Cocktails!
Roy Porter (CEO, Engage-Works Inc.)
Location: Hands-on Area near Keynote & Culinary Stage
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: CS-On- or Off-Premise Catering, CS-Culinary Arts
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
This hands-on session on the trade show floor is an introduction and practice of basic cocktail crafting skills.
If you are new to bartending at events and or desire to get better, or as an owner-manager who wants to understand good technique, roll up your sleeves as this is the place to be!
Attendees will work with professional tools and receive coaching as they rotate through the four methods.
National recognized award-winning bartenders from the United States Bartenders Guild - Orange County Chapter will demonstrate and provide coaching, and answer questions on basic bar skills, safety, and exceptional hospitality.
Bonus: Tips on garnishing for an exceptional upscale look!
Added Bonus on Batching: A batching beverages and cocktails station with a demonstration of preparation for large-volume serving, consistently from free-pouring bottles to jockey boxes of various types of beverages so your bartending excels in beverage catering. Think of beverage-cocktail craft with speed!