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Excellent help! Did everything we needed and more and made our event a complete success!

Wait staff for a small casual drinks event

£60

Maurice helped us with our kids birthday party and he was great! Meticulous, polite, helpful and punctual

Event helper for child’s birthday

£75

Jean helped make sure my party ran smoothly, running the bar, refilling drinks, distributing food and clearing up. She was professional, friendly and helpful, and unphased by the busy house party environment. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask her again next time.

1 x Event assistant for 40th birthday party (private home)

£100

Absolutely amazing service and the photos were beautiful. Fuyuma was very professional.

Take photos at a Naming Ceremony and reception in Arno's Grove.

£150

Eva, was so polite and friendly and well organised. She handled the job with ease and made it so simple for guest to handle.

Host to run coat check for an event

£300

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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Top Staffing related questions

Hiring staff through recruitment agencies can be expensive, as they charge high fees. They can also add premium prices on top of their regular fees if it’s short notice and even pre-select candidates for you. While that can be more convenient, it can also exclude candidates who might be qualified for the role. By recruiting directly, you can be hands-on with the entire process and staff choices while keeping control of costs.

It depends on the role you’re looking to fill. But whatever that role is, make sure to find someone who has suitable skills and experience. Look for their credentials and job history to see if they have the qualifications you’re looking for. Their reviews from previous clients on their profiles can also help, so you know what others have to say about the Tasker’s service.

If the roles you need for your business are seasonal, it can be unsustainable to hire long-term employees. For example, hiring a short-term employee can be more cost-efficient if you need people to help you with catering for a huge event or require assistance marketing a one-time campaign. You can always hire them again if you need their services in the future! 

You can pay for your staffing service in cash. If you prefer a cashless transaction, Airtasker Pay is also available on our platform. Remember to discuss your preferred payment method with your Tasker and the payment frequency. You can pay them at once if the two of you have a one-time engagement, or you can pay them weekly or monthly for as long as you need their service.

What do staffing services include?

Staffing services help you fill in the roles needed in your team, at least temporarily. With their suitable skills and experience, they can assist you with delivering the tasks you need to fulfil. Whether you need someone to be part of your wait staff, marketing staff, or customer service team, recruiting the best manpower resources available even at the last minute is crucial to keep your business running. 

Hospitality staffing

Running a hospitality business can be overwhelming, especially on a busy day or during a special event. In these situations, hiring a short-term barista, bartender, chef, concierge, or duty manager can keep your business running smoothly. They can be added manpower to help your entire team deliver the best service, or they can also be convenient replacements if you have key staff members calling in sick or needing a day off work. Having them on board can help you focus on important tasks while keeping your guests well-fed and entertained.

Admin staffing

Filing, planning, and data entry are additional workloads that can keep you constantly caught up. Getting help with admin tasks can take a load off your shoulders and free up your time so you can dedicate your energy to focusing on your primary duties. Whether you need a last-minute executive assistant, receptionist, or a data entry specialist to help you temporarily, hiring qualified ones can help grow your business efficiently, without paper jams, unanswered calls, and other kinds of chaos!

Marketing staffing

Hiring short-term marketing staff can help get your message across! Depending on the product or service you offer, your Tasker can approach your potential customers with offers, promotions, tasters, freebies, and other incentives to encourage them to engage with your business. They can also come up with marketing materials to help your business be known in your desired area. Sending out emails, making cold calls, and interacting with your customers can also be a part of their job.

Healthcare staffing

Outsourcing temporary physicians and nurses can help your business grow. They take care of your employees physically and mentally because healthy members of a team only mean continued success for your business. They can hold medical checkups and consultations for your organisation to ensure that your employees are in tip-top shape. It’s also highly crucial to have healthcare staff if running an office, clinic, school, church, or other institution. 

Recent Staffing tasks

Picnic decor set up. For 10 guests

£40

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

23rd May 2026

Nice aesthetics picinic blankets, pillows and a table. I just need the stuff I’m able to put it together myself

Drinks and cleaning

£100

Fairmile, Surrey

23rd May 2026

Looking for basic help from a service person with drinks service and general clearing up for a BBQ (ie glasses and plates)

Balloon decorations

£100

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

23rd May 2026

Hello, I’m looking for someone to decorate for my daughter’s birthday party. Most of it will be constructing both helium and air balloon arrangements including a balloon arch. I would prefer if you have experience doing this because they can be challenging and time consuming.

Looking for a waiter

£50

Leamouth, Greater London

22nd May 2026

Looking for an experienced waiter for a private birthday dinner in Canning Town on 11th July. Role: * serving prosecco & nosecco on arrival * greeting guests * light drinks service Time:
2 hours (6pm–8pm) -Experience in hospitality/events required. Paid role. Please DM with your rates for those 2 hours Thanks

Serve drinks and food

£350

Lancaster, Lancashire

21st May 2026

We are having a gathering at our home of around 40 guests all middle aged and a few children, we have some entertainment booked in the form of singers. We would very much like to enjoy the day ourselves and not be running around after everyone so it would be great if we could source one person to serve drinks throughout the day and just keep on top of any waste etc and another who could man the bbq all food will be supplied and limited choices to simple burgers and hot dogs all food will be prepared and it would be a case of just cooking these as and when people want a bite to eat, two people could manage both jobs between them. Needed on the date referenced 12-8pm, We are really nice people as are our guests. You wont be rushed off you feel it should be quite a chill day just keeping people fed, topped up and on top of any waste and keeping a few areas clean.

Serving drinks and food

£350

Caton, Lancashire

21st May 2026

We are having a gathering at our home of around 40 guests all middle aged and a few children, we have some entertainment booked in the form of singers. We would very much like to enjoy the day ourselves and not be running around after everyone so it would be great if we could source one person to serve drinks throughout the day and just keep on top of any waste etc and another who could man the bbq all food will be supplied and limited choices to simple burgers and hot dogs all food will be prepared and it would be a case of just cooking these as and when people want a bite to eat, two people could manage both jobs between them. Needed on the date referenced 12-8pm, we are really nice people as our guests.

Help me organise ballons for my boyfriend's birthday

£20

Temple Mills, Greater London

21st May 2026

Help me set up balloons

Bartender needed for wedding reception, East London, 6 June

£75

Edmonton, Greater London

21st May 2026

Looking for an experienced bartender/server for our wedding reception in East London on Saturday 6th June 2026. Details: • Time: 6:30pm – 1:00am • Location: East London • Drinks service only — no cocktails • Dressed smart Main duties: • Pouring spirits and mixers • Serving beers/wines/soft drinks • Keeping the bar area tidy and stocked • Friendly and professional service to guests We’re looking for someone reliable, personable, and ideally with previous event or wedding experience.

Dog event needs volunteers!

£15

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

21st May 2026

Hi we are running a local community charity event for pride and need volunteers throughout the day for various things that are comfortable being around dogs! We’d love to have you onboard!

First aid assistants for event

£40

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

21st May 2026

Hi we are hosting a charity event and need to first aid trained people to assist with crowd management at a dog friendly event many thanks

Bartender - No mixing - canned drinks only

£100

Covent Garden, Greater London

20th May 2026

We are looking for someone who can bartend canned drinks (no mixing) at an art exhibition opening on Tuesday, May 26 at 18:00-21:00. The exhibition will take place in the courtyard of St Mary le Strand church on Strand Aldwych. There will be coolers with ice, and the bartender will be responsible for keeping the coolers filled with the various drink options. The bartender will also have to hand specific canned drinks as requested by the guests.

Waiter for kids party

£50

Marylebone, Greater London

20th May 2026

Need a waiter to serve drinks, keep the food buffet tidy for kids and parents for 2 hours from 10am to 12pm, and serve the cake so that I can stay with my kids a bit more

Help serving drinks and food

£80

Mortlake, Greater London, SW14

19th May 2026

I need someone to help serving drinks/food at a private garden party in East Sheen from 2pm until 6pm

Balloon arch and table decoration

£50

Ealing, Greater London

18th May 2026

It’s decorations for a Baby shower for 10-15 people

Help decorating my wedding venue

£300

Richmond, Greater London, TW10

18th May 2026

I'm looking for someone that can help decorating the wedding venue, please let me know how can you help. We don't have the decoration for the venue yet, but it will be mainly putting the arch together and styling it alongside styling the ceremony area with flowers etc... We prefer someone that has experience decorating wedding venues, we are open to either getting the decoration ourselves and you would pick it up and deliver it to the venue on the 22nd and then you go to set up the venue to decorate the venue at 9AM or if you would like to use your own decoration whether that's by purchasing some Temu decoration and delivering it at your own ease the day before or early morning of the 23rd and setting it up -or you might already have your own decoration that we can hire for the day - we're open to any suggestions, we also need some signage (minimal) and table flowers/decoration as the venue will be in a garden (empty) chairs will be provided, and the dining room comes with tables, chairs etc.. but we might need some flowers/candles to make the room cosy. The job also involves picking up the decoration/removal at the end of the day or the day after

Warm up and plate some pre made dishes for wedding dinner.

£60

Shenley, Hertfordshire

17th May 2026

Looking for someone with food hygiene certificates to warm up some pre made dishes in our venues kitchen and plate for a buffet as well as dishing up some brucheta and other picky bits. Main food is being done by a pizza van so this will be supplementary for about 70 guests. This would be between 2-4pm

Bartender for a 1st bday

£125

Eastbury, Hertfordshire

17th May 2026

Need a bartender to service drinks and make mocktails and cocktails Bar table will be provided as well as all the ingredients and glasses etc

Someone to bbq food

£200

East Ewell, Surrey

16th May 2026

Hosting a birthday party and need someone to tend to the bbq

Volunteers for Pride Dog Community Charity event

£20

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

16th May 2026

We have an inaugural charity pride dog events in Bermondsey square & volunteers who are comfortable with being around dogs and LGBTQ allies

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!