About Us

Bender Mixology Services is a woman owned business, led by Kelsie Bender of Fairfield Illinois. Striking a balance between family and work life, Bender Mixology Services has recently relocated to the St Louis area, but still serves the Carbondale area.

As Manager and Head Bartender, Kelsie Bender brings 9 years of bartending experience and a certification in mixology to the table. Following a brief stint in the food industry with dreams of becoming a chef, Kelsie discovered her true passion for delivering top-notch hospitality. This prompted her to focus on advanced bartending methods and receive formal training in spirits, enabling her to concoct unique cocktails using an array of unconventional ingredients.

Ben, a lawyer by profession, moonlights as a barback with a passion for hospitality, providing an exceptional and comforting experience for his clients.

Working together, the Benders combine their efforts to assist the local community and train the next generation of bartenders, sharing their expertise and passion for mixology with fellow professionals in the area, as well as providing event staffing services.