Heftology — Hefta Crafted Cocktails

Mobile Bartending in Tampa Bay

Traveling Mixologists · Greater Tampa Bay area · You Bring the Booze, We Bring the Craft

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What We Offer

Every Pour, Perfectly Crafted

Every package includes Carissa (certified mixologist) + bar partner — two professionals at every event. You supply the spirits; we supply everything else.

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The Craft Bar

Up to 50 guests · 3 hours · Full bar setup & breakdown · 1 Headline Cocktail via the Designer · Custom cocktail consultation · Shopping list guidance.

💅 Girls Night Out / Bachelorette Bar — same package, same price. Add a signature shots menu built for the bride's last night done right.

Starting at $600
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The Signature Pour

Up to 100 guests · 6 hours · Full mobile bar setup · 2 custom cocktails incl. your Headline Cocktail · Mixers & garnishes included. Perfect for weddings & receptions.

Starting at $950
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The Full Experience

Up to 150 guests · 8 hours · 4 custom cocktails incl. your Headline Cocktail · Cocktail menu cards · Mixers, garnishes & syrups · Full setup & breakdown.

Starting at $1,500
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Cocktail Classes

Interactive group experiences — your guests learn to craft cocktails alongside a certified mixologist. Great for parties & corporate team events.

Starting at $45/person
Behind the Bar
Signature Build

Cocktail Designer

Tell us your vibe — we’ll draft one custom signature cocktail for your event.

What are we celebrating?

Want this built for your guest count and bar setup? Book via the form below or email carissa@heftology.com.

About Us

Meet the Duo

The faces — and hands — behind every pour

Portrait of Carissa Hefta, co-founder and lead mixologist

Carissa Hefta

Co-Founder & Lead Mixologist

United States Bartenders' Guild — Member #49727

Carissa Hefta has been behind a bar for over 20 years — and not just pouring drinks. She managed Parliament Pub in Omaha for seven years as Lead Bartender and Manager: scheduling, inventory, ordering, staff training, and running a full operation under pressure night after night. Before that, she worked a specialty martini bar with a 100-cocktail menu she had memorized cold. She didn't read from a list. She knew it. She's bartended Gasparilla, College World Series events, and New Year's Eve countdowns — large crowds, outdoor rigs, high-ticket nights. A USBG Bar Professional and certified mixologist, Carissa founded Heftology because she already knew how to run someone else's bar. Now she runs her own.

Portrait of Michelle Flannery, co-founder and lead bartender

Michelle Flannery

Co-Founder & Lead Bartender

United States Bartenders' Guild — Member #49774

Michelle Flannery ran the prime bar at Circles Waterfront Restaurant for six years — not a satellite station, not a service bar. The main stage. Blenders, fresh squeezers, deep freezers, and one of Tampa Bay's most demanding cocktail menus, executed flawlessly under full service pressure night after night. She didn't just tend bar. She commanded it. The kind of head bartender that venues build their drink program around and regulars come back specifically to see. She brings that same precision, creativity, and unshakeable calm to every Heftology event — the difference is now she comes to you. Heftology just gave her a home base.

Carissa and Michelle at the Mud Girl finish line, medals and Mud Girl arch behind them
Off the clock — Carissa & Michelle crushing the Mud Girl obstacle course. The same energy they bring to every event.

Together, they've got your event covered — from the first consultation to the last call. 🍸

Trust & Compliance

Certified · Insured · Guild Members

Every event is backed by professional certification and industry membership

Responsible Vendor Certification
Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco · F.S. 561.705
State Certified
ServSafe Alcohol® Certified
National Restaurant Association · Card #29629949
ServSafe Certified
Food Safety First Certification
Safe Food Systems · Provider #1519600 · Sec 61C-4.023(6) FL Admin. Code
FL Certified
SafeStaff Food Handler Certified
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association · DBPR Provider #1752486 · Cert #83336027
FL Certified
United States Bartenders' Guild
USBG Members · Carissa Hefta #49727 & Michelle Flannery #49774 · Tampa Bay Chapter
USBG Members Earned membership — Carissa #49727 & Michelle #49774 · verify at USBG.org
General + Liquor Liability Insurance
Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) · $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate
Insured
Background Checked Greater Tampa Bay area
Real Events, Real Reviews

What People Are Saying

"Absolutely the friendliest folks, Excellent Service, Excellent attention to detail. We met Michelle on our initial meeting and she took notes on everything, answered all of our questions and she seemed prepared for everything. She knew exactly what the Mrs and wanted to drink. She knew we wanted to have fun, but not get too hammered and she helped us manage that. Friends wanted to buy us drinks and do shots together and she made sure to pour us the right drink at the right time. Sometimes they were alcohol free, she always made sure we had drinks in our hands that were fresh and water waiting for us if we came off the dance floor. We didn't have one single complaint or issue. Every one said it was the best bar service they have had. Absolute great time, we will book them again for events we host in the future!"
— Scott B., verified review via The Knot
"We had such an amazing experience with Heftology for our wedding! From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. The bartenders were wonderful with our guests, kept everything running smoothly, and helped create such a fun and welcoming atmosphere throughout the night. The drinks were delicious, the service was fantastic, and we truly appreciated how much they took care of so we could focus on enjoying our special day. Our guests had so many great things to say about the bar service! If you’re looking for a mobile bartending service for your wedding or special event, I highly recommend Heftology. They went above and beyond, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding day! ❤️🥂"
— Brooke D., verified review via The Knot
Questions

Good to Know

How do I book my date?

A 50% deposit holds your date. We send an invoice once your event details are confirmed, and your date is held when the deposit is paid. You also sign our agreement and authorize a card on file for the balance.

When is the balance due?

The remaining balance is due 5 days before your event and is charged to your card on file. We send a reminder beforehand. If the balance isn't paid, we can't hold your date, and the deposit is kept.

Is the deposit refundable?

No. The deposit holds your date and covers the planning we start right away. If you cancel early, it becomes credit toward a future booking, as described below.

What if I need to cancel?

Tell us as soon as you know. The deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel at least 30 days before your event, we apply it as credit toward a future Heftology booking within 12 months. Closer than that, we keep the deposit. Once the balance is charged, 5 days before your event, it is non-refundable.

Can I reschedule?

We can move your event to a new date once, subject to our availability, if you ask at least 14 days before the original date.

What if my guest count changes?

Let us know at least 7 days before your event so we can staff and prepare.

What if Carissa or Michelle can't make it?

Your event doesn't hinge on just one of us. If Carissa or Michelle can't make it, an experienced bartender from our trusted team steps in, fully briefed and ready to run your bar.

Do you provide the alcohol?

No. You bring the spirits, and we bring the craft. We can help you plan what to buy.

Get In Touch

Let's Plan Your Event

Tell us a little about what you're planning and we'll get back to you within 1 to 2 business days with availability and a custom quote. Heads up: we're a BYOB service — you provide the spirits, we handle everything else. We serve the greater Tampa Bay area. List your city or venue below; if you're unsure about coverage, Carissa and Michelle will confirm at carissa@heftology.com.

Want to talk through your event first? Book a free 30-minute consultation — cameras off, no pressure.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Choose who or what you're celebrating.

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How will the event run?

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When you'd like the bar to open.

4 hrs

Approximate bar service time. We'll confirm it in your quote.

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These are starting prices. Your exact quote comes from Carissa or Michelle within 1 to 2 business days.

Want to design your own Headline Cocktail first?

Design your Headline Cocktail
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To hold your date: a 50% deposit once we've confirmed the details. The balance is due 5 days before your event. Details are in our FAQ.

No payment needed to request a quote. We reply within 1 to 2 business days.

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We typically respond within 1 to 2 business days · All inquiries are confidential

Proof of Insurance

Heftology LLC is insured through the Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) with general liability and liquor liability coverage. Liquor liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate. General liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 general aggregate. Venues, planners and property managers can request a certificate of insurance, and we can name your venue as an additional insured.

Coverage is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies. A certificate of insurance is not a policy.