"Drinksmith Maven: Elevate Your Sip, Embrace the Divine"
Beverage consultant , Mixologist instructor
"Drinksmith Maven: Elevate Your Sip, Embrace the Divine"
About Drinksmith Maven
Our Story
Reggie Buenfil | Founder of Drinksmith Maven Beverage Consultant • Bartending & Barista Instructor • Catering & Event Services
I’m Reggie Buenfil, founder of Drinksmith Maven, with more than 15 years of experience in the Bay Area’s hospitality industry. My background includes working alongside Michelin-starred chefs, in a James Beard Award–winning restaurant, and at Forbes-rated hotels. I bring that experience to beverage education, consulting, and private events.
Hospitality is a family tradition. Inspired by my father and uncle, both bartenders, I developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, personal service, and the connections created over a well-made drink. My Mayan heritage and Yucatán roots continue to inspire my approach to flavor and welcoming guests.
As a Bartending & Barista Instructor at Charity Cultural Services Center in San Francisco, I help aspiring hospitality professionals build practical skills and confidence. My teaching covers cocktail preparation, coffee service, bar organization, responsible beverage service, and professional hospitality standards. Through Drinksmith Maven, I also offer private classes and hands-on workshops.
My beverage consulting services help bars and restaurants develop cocktail menus, improve bar operations, and train their teams. From recipe development and ingredient preparation to station organization and consistent service, I focus on programs that are creative, efficient, and practical to execute.
Drinksmith Maven also provides catering and event services throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Working with culinary and hospitality professionals, I coordinate food catering, experienced bartenders and servers, custom beverage menus, and bar setup for private celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Whether you’re learning behind the bar, developing a beverage program, or planning an event, my goal is to bring thoughtful preparation, skilled service, and a personal touch to your experience.
Let’s create something memorable.
Reggie Buenfil 415-766-7249 Drinksmithmaven@gmail.com Drinksmithmaven@gmail.com