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Recent Wait Staff reviews in Central London

I needed to provide the guests of the private event with a high level of service. Choosing Lynn for this role, I hit the nail on the head – she is a true professional. Lynn performed tasks beyond what was required of her, she was friendly, able to create a cozy and wonderful atmosphere. It's not often you meet such a responsible person as Lynn. Many guests noted that they were dazzled by the level of service they were provided!

I need party helpers (waiters/waitresses).

£70

Emma was excellent - she got on with the task at hand efficiently and went over and above what was requested of her with a smile on her face the whole time!

Waiter / Waitress for 4 hours

£75

Amazing, efficient and reliable

We need 2 waiting staff for a small ceremony on the 27th of November

£200

Krisztina was very excellent today. She rendered an outstanding services by arriving early with great ability to take instructions. Also, she demonstrated the skills of willingly to go extra mile. Definitely, will book her again.

Waiter needed at BRUCE GROVE, N17 6UR for 5.30am start-( 2hrs only)

£45

Thank you so much Hugh. We definitely recommend! Great service, early to arrive and was so handy

X2 Waiting staff for our artists exhibition launch event - 23rd Nov

£80

Very professional, did a great job, I would recommend, thank you.

Waiters for a Funeral Reception

£50

What's the average cost of Wait Staff in Central London

£49 - £120

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£49

median

£87

high

£120

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Average reviews for Wait Staff Services in Central London

based on 27 reviews

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What do wait staff services include?

Hiring a Tasker for waiter service can help grow your business and meet expectations on days when there is so much going on. It doesn’t just have to be during the peak seasons for the hospitality industry, like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It can also be on days when there’s a lot of foot traffic coming in. This can differ for every type of business. 

Bars and fine dining restaurants can need more people in the evening, while more family-friendly places may need additional servers during lunch hours and weekends. The trick is finding part-time staff that already have experience in what you need. This saves you time in training them and gives you more peace of mind. When putting up a task for wait staff for hire, here are some positions that you can look for:

Hosting staff

In most establishments, the wait staff and manager double as the host or hostess for the meal. However, there might be days when the table seating is more challenging to manage. Catering for special events done in the restaurant or conference room may also need more people to welcome guests, explain the menu, and ensure that everything goes smoothly. Some Taskers specialise and have years of experience in making clients feel like VIPs during their visit to your restaurant through excellent service and accommodating attitudes.

Serving staff

The serving staff is the backbone of your operations. The work is not easy, either! However, it is possible that hiring twice the number of your full-time team might hurt your financials. If you’re noticing orders getting switched up or staff members taking sick days, they might be not getting enough rest. Take time to review when the bulk of heavy work comes in and put up a Task for those hours. 

Depending on the type of your establishments, you can find entry-level and highly trainable Taskers who are looking to make additional money during their free time or experienced wait staff with years of working in fine dining restaurants. Your current team will be happy for the extra help, and you can be sure that guests are adequately served.

Bartenders and baristas

It’s not a complete meal without drinks, whether a fine cocktail in the evening or a delicious coffee concoction in the morning. There are so many talented bartenders and baristas here on Airtasker that you can work with. This can be when your regular guy (or gal!) can’t come in. 

Another instance is when you’re only in need of the service for special occasions like closed-off events or in-house promotions. You may also want to test out hiring a part-time staff before committing to a regular employee on payroll to ensure that it’s well-received by the guests and that the expense is manageable. 

Dishwashers

Busy hours mean more plates coming in and leaving the kitchen. If you’re constantly running out of plates, glassware, and utensils during lunch or dinner, it might not be an inventory problem. You might just need more hands shuffling the plates and making sure they’re clean. Hiring a Tasker to help in the kitchen, whether specifically for dishwashing or in general, can also help you avoid a customer becoming irate for seeing a stain on their dinnerware. Avoid the embarrassment and the risk of losing your health licence by investing in a Tasker who can help.

Airtasker has over 34 Wait Staff in Central London, with an average rating of 4.96 stars from 27 reviews. Get in touch with Wait Staff such as Lynn H, Naveed A, and Pascaline W today to get a wide variety of Wait Staff jobs done. From Bartending, Receptionist, and Waiter; you can get all types of Wait Staff done usually between £49-£120, with the median price of Wait Staff in Central London being £87.
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Recent Wait Staff tasks in Central London

Drinks waiter

£130

North Kensington, Greater London, W10

2nd Sep 2025

I am looking for a waiter to serve drinks and food at a birthday party at home

Professional Waiter to serve Champagne for 2 people event

£100

Islington, Greater London, N1

1st Sep 2025

Dressed like professional waiter or butler. Should pop and serve champagne to 2 people. Needs to witness the civil partnership for which only need to be an adult and carry a government issued ID. Timing required from 4 pm to 6 pm. Its at Islington Town hall Upper Street N1 2UD

Waiter/ Waitress to help at party

£80

Willesden, Greater London

1st Sep 2025

We need an extra pair of hands to serve at a family BBQ . Hours are 12-4pm at our house. Tasks will include: - opening the door and letting people in - topping up drinks - possibly some very very basic food prep tasks eg slicing break rolls - handing round food - clearing away empties/ putting disposable plates into bin bags etc Not difficult but we would really appreciate an extra pair of hands. Thank you :)

Waitress for serving

£100

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

25th Aug 2025

I’d like waitresses to serve afternoon tea

Need professional waiter to be Ring bearer, serve champagne

£120

Islington, Greater London, N1

20th Aug 2025

Dressed like professional waiter or butler. Needs to carry rings and present them when required and also pop and serve champagne. Needs to witness the civil partnership for which only need to be an adult and carry a government issued ID. Timing required from 4.30 to 6.30 pm.

Waiters and waitress

£1,500

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

6th Aug 2025

Subject: Staffing Quotation Request for Wedding on 15th November 2025 Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this email finds you well. My fiancé and I are getting married on 15th November 2025 at Westminster Chapel, with the event running from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. We are currently looking to hire 8 waiters/waitresses to assist with service throughout the day. Specifically, we would like staff to: Tray-pass drinks and snacks during the cocktail hour and half (before lunch) and in the mean table setting up the tables where the reception will take place. Serve plated lunches and drinks to guests Clear the cutlery and plates once the meal is finished If possible, clean the used plates in the on-site industrial kitchen And clear the tables Please note that our catering team will also be present on-site and will assist with food preparation and service. The additional staff we’re requesting would focus primarily on guest-facing service and support. Could you kindly provide a quotation for this staffing request, including any relevant details about availability, uniform, and service style? Thank you in advance — we look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Andrés and Marilyn

Help set up a buffet and then act as a waiter for a private event

£80

Earlsfield, Greater London

6th Aug 2025

Set up a buffet and then walk around collecting empty boals etc

I want someone to wait in queue

£20

Hyde Park Corner, Greater London

4th Aug 2025

I want someone to wait in the queue in The Peninsula London cafe which is located outside the hotel , and take me table

Deliver exactly what I asked for

Male waiter for a party

£75

Stamford Hill, Greater London

28th Jul 2025

looking to hire a waiter for a buisiness celebration from 7-11 pm

Waitering/Cleaning staff for a home garden party

£60

Canonbury, Greater London

26th Jul 2025

Do you have experience with catering events? I am looking for one friendly person to 1. Keep the party area and side tables clear of dirty dishes, rubbish and recycling throughout the event 2. Wash up and restock plates and cups continually 3. Monitor and restock food, drinks and snacks on the buffet table. 4. Look out for and clean up messes and generally keep things tidy. 5. Tidy up and restock toilets throughout the day. There are several flights of stairs between the kitchen and garden so there will be lots of climbing up and down! Arrival at 1:30pm to help set up, guests arrive from 3pm. My budget is £15 per hour, and it will be up to 7 hours. If you charge more, I salute you, but I cannot afford it so no need to respond with crazy high offers. It's fairly casual and perhaps 30-40 people. ***As it is outdoors, it will be weather dependent but we'll decide whether it is canceled at least 24 hours before. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 16 August 2025

Waiter to help with food and drinks

£90

Knightsbridge, Greater London

29th May 2025

I’m looking to hire a waiter for a private event in Central London with 15–18 guests. The waiter should be able to pour drinks and clear plates throughout the event. Time would be 2-6. 4 hours for £100

Waiter at a party

£120

Stroud Green, Greater London

3rd May 2025

I am hosting a buffet party at home for about 30 people. I need someone to help set up, then clear glasses and crockery, load/unload dishwasher as applicable, serve drinks if possible/time allowing, etc. General help with hosting. Party starts at 19:00 so duration is probably 18:30-23:00. Previous people have let me down - I know it is late notice.

Naveed helped me host my party. He was very helpful in setting up, making drinks for guests, helping to put food out, and clearing up - leaving me more free to actually enjoy my party.

Waiter / Host / Butler for party

£95

King's Cross, Greater London, N1

29th Apr 2025

Looking for a butler/waiter/receptionist host (guest list planning) 100£ for an evening Excellent level of English, hopsitqlity experience and well groomed! You’ll need to be there at 6:30pm to 11pm maybe can leave earlier lets see Thanks!

Waiter/waitress needed

£14

Southwark, Greater London

13th Apr 2025

2 waiters or waitresses needed for the restaurant in London Bridge. Fast paced, previous experience within hospitality industry is desirable.

Waiter for a privat party

£75

Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T

21st Mar 2025

waiter for 25 people, serve a buffet and drinks

Event Waiter/Waitress

£100

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

19th Feb 2025

Designer event - We need someone from 3-7 and professional who knows how to set up a cheese and wine table - serve drinks and dressed appropriately. Clear up needs to be done before going.

You were amazing. Thank you so much for all the help

Waiter to help with food collection and placement, serving

£80

West Brompton, Greater London

13th Feb 2025

Hi all, due to a venue cancelling on me at last minute I am having a small birthday party at my friends flat this Saturday (15.02). I am wondering if it is possible to hire a wait staff for a few hours. I will brief as i have ordered the food from a restaurant downstairs and have all the dinner ware set up.

Waiting and cleaning

£90

Brompton, Greater London

24th Dec 2024

Christmas lunch waiting and general cleaning assistance. 2-8pm, must dress smart (white or black long sleeve shirt and black smart trousers)

Wait staff

£125

Marylebone, Greater London

24th Nov 2024

Help with serving drinks and food for a private party with up to 20 guests. From 6:30pm to 11:30pm

Waiter/Waitress for a party

£80

Dulwich Village, Greater London

18th Nov 2024

Hi there, I'm looking for someone to help with serving drinks and food at an Xmas drinks party in Dulwich. (Looking for 2-3 people)