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Maurice helped us with our kids birthday party and he was great! Meticulous, polite, helpful and punctual
Event helper for child’s birthday
£75
Natalia was brilliant - she was punctual, polite and friendly. She immediately set our minds at ease with her professional manner and was also a lovely person. She helped us with our event, and made sure things went smoothly. We were so happy to have her help! Thank you Natalia.
Hospitality/Event staff
£100
Great tasker , friendly, worked well and completed all task for the day, would definitely recommend her, Thank you Susan.
Experienced Event Staff
£77
Thank you Hugh, you were a star and really helped us out at our Christmas party. Great communication, friendly and helpful, everyone said how great you were and we wouldn’t hesitate to ask for your help again!
Event staff
£100
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£86 - £100
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£86
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£95
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£100
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Top Event Staff related questions
The easiest answer to this is to have a professional event planner handle this. However, if you’re managing an event on your own, the answer here depends on two things. First is the scale of the event, especially for the number of waiting staff and ushers. The second is how complicated it is to run the event. You might need specialists for this, especially for basic functionalities and technical aspects.
Taskers on the Airtasker platform vary from independent professionals to crewing companies who can do the hiring for you. There’s no correct answer between the two, as this would depend on how you’d want to approach hiring staff for your event. If you have many required staff, it could be best to go for a bulk posting and have an agency take on your task. If you only need a few, having individual postings might be manageable.
That depends on your arrangement with the Taskers you hired. If they require an initial deposit before the event, some of them might impose a no-refund clause. However, if the staff did not require a deposit and would only require payment after the event, the booking would be cancelled. It’s best to discuss cancellation policies with Taskers before you book their services.
As with any event, preparing ahead is key to ensure that yours would run as smoothly as possible. We recommend starting to look for event staff around three to six months in advance and reserve the dates when you need the staffing. That way, it’s only a matter of execution come the day of the event. It would also make it easier to prepare for the event, including arranging any necessary permits and other applications.
That depends on what kind of staff you’re looking for. For instance, there’s no technical skillset needed for waiting staff and ushers to fulfil their roles in an event, making the hiring process for these Taskers easier. For those who require technical qualifications like lights and sounds staff, you need to do due diligence to hire people who are fit for the job.
It would depend on how much you can allocate for the people that would run the show for you. Feel free to discuss and negotiate with your Tasker on a rate and payment terms agreeable to both parties to ensure smooth sailing and properly manage expectations.
What do event staff services include?
If your event requires plenty of staff to run it, make things simpler by sourcing an event crew for hire through Airtasker. Be it needing a technical crew or just wanting to make a celebration special by hiring party staff near you, Taskers can readily make your event a success.
If your image as a host is on the line, one should prioritise ensuring that guests are happy from the moment they engage with you until after the event, where they can potentially rave about the excellent time they had. Here are just some of the kinds of event staff that you can book via Airtasker:
Manpower-dependent staff
If you need the numbers to match up an equally impressive number of guests for your event, then booking event staffing should be easy on Airtasker. Handling events planning in a large venue? You can hire ushers to guide your guests. What about a large reception or a banquet? Plenty of waiting staff can help make your event a success.
Behind-the-scenes staff
From event managers down to what powers your kitchen, there is no shortage of skilled Taskers you can hire via Airtasker. If you need to feed a horde of guests, add buffet caterers to your capable crew team or have a music producer on board to spice up the party! Need to manage what goes on the stage? Have an experienced production crew handle it and see your event come to life and unfold from start to finish. You can also hire a videographer or photographer to capture memories that your guests will indeed look back on for years to come.
Front-facing staff
To make sure that your guests are welcomed and that the mood of your event doesn’t go sour at any given moment, you have to make sure you have the right people to face and entertain an audience. From bar staff and live entertainment to event hosts, you can get various professionals to ensure that your guests are engaged and interested throughout the event or even a private party. When it comes to receptions and banquets, the front of the house and customer service and hospitality staff should handle orders and serve guests with a smile.
Recent Event Staff tasks
Cleaner and event helper
£18
Battersea, Greater London, SW11
9th Mar 2026
I’m looking for a reliable person to help during a small event and assist with cleaning afterwards. 📍 Battersea Chapel, SW11 ⏰ 11:30am – 3:30pm (approx. 4 hours) Duties include: • Helping with small tasks during the event (e.g., bringing out the cake, keeping tables tidy) • Assisting guests if needed • Cleaning and tidying the venue after the event Friendly, punctual, and presentable person preferred. Around 30 guests. Please message with your availability. I’ll pay per hour.
Wedding Dessert Table Assistant Needed (Event Helper)
£70
Birchills, West Midlands
7th Mar 2026
We are looking for a reliable and proactive event helper to assist us with a wedding dessert table. The day will start at our home where you will help us finish preparing and packing the desserts before we move to the wedding venue. You will then come with us to the hall to help with setting up and managing the dessert table. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with final dessert preparation at home. Helping transport items to the wedding venue Setting up the dessert display table Placing desserts neatly and attractively Refilling and replacing desserts when they run low Helping keep the dessert table clean, organised and presentable during the event Assisting with small tasks where needed We are looking for someone who is: Reliable and punctual Friendly and presentable Comfortable working at weddings or events Proactive and willing to help where needed Experience assisting at weddings, catering, or events is a bonus. Approx: 4-5 hours
Event helper
£100
St Giles, Greater London, WC2H
26th Feb 2026
Event support at a neurodiversity awards event
Event staff to install an air board outside a shop
£50
Lerwick, Shetland
17th Feb 2026
i will send one of these for you to place on the high street on specific date
Event staff for small party
£75
Kentish Town, Greater London, NW5
5th Feb 2026
Hours: 4pm to 9pm (£15 p/h if required for more hours you will be paid per hour) We’re looking for a reliable and friendly assistant to support a small private gathering in London. The role involves helping set up the space, serving food and drinks throughout the event, keeping the area tidy, and assisting with clearing and cleanup at the end. Responsibilities Set up glassware, drinks station, and light event décor Welcome guests and offer drinks on arrival Serve wine, beer, soft drinks, and simple mixed drinks Keep the tables and serving area clean and well‑stocked Collect empty cups and maintain general tidiness Assist with clearing food/drink items during and after the event Final cleanup of the event space (surfaces, glasses, rubbish removal)
Very professional, punctual and friendly. She helped with everything we needed assistance with e.g. serving food, cleaning, dispensing drinks, meeting and greeting etc. We would definately request her services again!
Hospitality/Event staff
£100
Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11
2nd Dec 2025
We are looking for help with serving drinks and canapés at our Christmas party for around 30 guests. It’s at our home and we would ask for help with serving drinks, putting out food for guests and also clearing up during the party (clearing glasses, loading dishwasher etc).
Natalia was brilliant - she was punctual, polite and friendly. She immediately set our minds at ease with her professional manner and was also a lovely person. She helped us with our event, and made sure things went smoothly. We were so happy to have her help! Thank you Natalia.
Event staff
£100
Woodford Bridge, Greater London
9th Jul 2025
Need help with an event party for my 30th, help clean up, put cups in bin. Make sure ice is topped up. Arrive at 2 Unpack the refreshments Party starts at 3:30 Make sure there's cups out Ice is topped up Clean up as we go along 8pm party ends Help clean up and take down decorations 7 hours of work at
Event Helpers Required to Serve Food/Drink and Clean Up
£100
Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire
7th Jul 2025
6 x Helpers required to serve food/drink and clean up for a wedding anniversary party in a private house. Must be well-presented, communicate well, and be able to take simple directions. No experience necessary. You will need to make your own way to and from the house. Times: 4PM to midnight
Event staff
£100
Clapham Junction, Greater London, SW11
1st Dec 2024
We are looking for help with serving drinks and canapés at our Christmas party for around 30 guests. It’s at home and we would also ask for help with general clearing up during the party (loading dishwasher, clearing glasses etc)
Thank you Hugh, you were a star and really helped us out at our Christmas party. Great communication, friendly and helpful, everyone said how great you were and we wouldn’t hesitate to ask for your help again!
Event helper for child’s birthday
£75
Little Stanmore, Greater London
29th Nov 2024
Need help with decorations, balloons, serving and clean up 1 pm to 6pm
Maurice helped us with our kids birthday party and he was great! Meticulous, polite, helpful and punctual
Event Helper
£15
Unity Place, Greater London
15th Jul 2024
I need helper for cleaning and serving at event from 10am-5pm.
Event staff
£1,000
Epping, Essex
17th May 2024
Assist with set up, food service and clean up of wedding reception. Barn venue. Full use of kitchens and ample parking. Food service entails manning hot food station. Drink replenishment to tables. 250 seated guests. 12 tables. No bar service required. Assist with clean up after event (on the day or next day).
Party event staff
£150
Cauldon, Staffordshire
6th Jan 2024
Event staff to assist with serving of food and drinks and clearing/washing up duties at birthday party for 60 people. Timings from around 7pm-1am. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Event staffing
£150
Spitalfields, Greater London
27th Nov 2023
Staffing a drinks event for approx thirty people. Main tasks are serving drinks and keeping glasses & bar in circulation. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 1 December 2023
Event helper
£70
Little Stanmore, Greater London
18th Oct 2023
Bar tender and event helper for baby shower I will share 3 specific cocktails and mock tails beforehand. Also general clean up and party food set up - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 21 October 2023
Event help
£20
Cringleford, Norfolk
13th Sep 2023
Helper to help at a celebration party with cleaning, helping around - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 23 September 2023
Event staff
£150
Middleton On Sea, West Sussex
16th Nov 2022
I'm looking for help with serving teas, coffees, drinks and tidying the dirty mugs/glasses away during the event. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 24 November 2022
Event staff
£30
Enfield, Greater London, EN2
8th Oct 2022
Hosting a birthday party and need 1-2 people for a couple of hours to help
Event staff hire
£210
Aldersbrook, Greater London
24th May 2022
Awards ceremony. Need some smart staff to help with seating, greeting and setting up - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. Hours 4-11pm
Experienced Event Staff
£77
Aldersbrook, Greater London
7th Apr 2022
Experienced Event Staff. Duties Include Set up Food Service Clearing & Cleaning Some light kitchen Duties
Great tasker , friendly, worked well and completed all task for the day, would definitely recommend her, Thank you Susan.