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Dan is an amazing person! He went out of his way to help me with my task. Great attitude and so hardworking. Highly recommend him to anyone wanting help with a task

Party decorations

£50

Damilola was an amazing helper at my sons party. from setting up the Prosecco wall to serving food clearing the party hall absolutely the best

Wait staff for 4 hours on a saturday

£40

Would definitely recommend. She worked so hard and made sure I was happy with how the dress looked.

Make a dress

£150

Lucas with his wife such a great team, helped me hosted a party with 24 kids and parents. They arrived with big smiles, helping me set up the party swiftly. They were sensitive on guests' needs and makes kids very happy. Definitely would love to have them again for any task that they are willing to help out with.

Children's party helper(s)

£112

Natalia helped us with her excellent hospitality skills pull off a dinner party for 15 people. It would have been impossible without her.

Party Helper / Event Assistant (Evening)

£100

Dan was great. Lovely guy did a fabulous BBQ. Would highly recommend thank you

Help with BBQ for a small party.

£100

What's the average cost of professional staff

£60 - £120

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£60

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£100

high

£120

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When your barista calls in sick, and you’re already short-staffed, or you’re having a dinner party for your new boss and don’t want to spend the night running back and forth to the kitchen, it’s important to have temporary staffing at short notice. You need those who can apply their professional skills and experience and hit the ground running!

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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

Temple decorations

£100

Finnieston, City of Glasgow

27th Feb 2026

Looking for someone that has experience with decorating for South Indian wedding at a temple?

Event helper

£100

St Giles, Greater London, WC2H

26th Feb 2026

Event support at a neurodiversity awards event

Decorate birthday setup for a 5 year old

£200

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

25th Feb 2026

My 5 year old is having a party for around 15 kids. I need help to decorate with baloons and any other ideas

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

£100

Stoke Newington, Greater London, N16

25th Feb 2026

I’m looking for one proactive, high-energy person to help me manage a 40th birthday house party in Stoke Newington for about 50 guests. Your role is to keep the drinks flowing and the house tidy so we can enjoy the night. Role: • Serving drinks and replenishing a pre-mixed signature drink. • Keeping the bar area stocked and tidy. • Moving through the house every 30/45 minutes to collect empty cups/bottles. • Replenishing snack bowls, serving out pizza when it is delivered. • Emptying bins if they get full. • General clear up • All glassware and refreshments are provided by us Details: • Date: 21st March 2026 • Time: 8pm - midnight (4 Hours), possibly extending to 1am depending on how many people are still there (suggested budget is for 4 hours). • Dress code: Casual house party, definitely no formal hospitality uniforms Vibe: The party is very informal and relaxed, with a loose 90s/00s throwback theme. We are looking for someone friendly, who can handle a busy house party environment with a smile. Note - I've decided to scale back to just one person (previous ad was for two people). Rate per person increased to reflect the extra responsibility.

Wait staff for a small casual drinks event

£60

St Giles, Greater London, WC2H

25th Feb 2026

Need a waiter for a small drinks event (informal) to help with providing and topping up drinks

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

One/two people to lay out food and hand out welcome drinks at wedding

£300

Bellfields, Surrey

22nd Feb 2026

We are having our wedding reception at our home, we’d need one/two people for a few hours between 12pm and 3pm to organise laying out food and serve welcome drinks on arrival

Urgently need a bartender in South Ken 7.30 pm

£80

Kensington, Greater London, W8

21st Feb 2026

Serve wine & mixing spirits. 7.30 pm to 12am.

Decorate flat for 30th Birthday

£30

Globe Town, Greater London, E2

21st Feb 2026

Im going to be out in the morning from 7:30am till around 915/9:30am I need someone to decorate our flat while were out so that my GF is suprised when she gets home - I can provide decorations

Baby shower ballon arch decoration

£20

East Finchley, Greater London, N2

20th Feb 2026

Need a ballon arch made for the baby shower, have ballon and ballon inflator.

Decorating

£200

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

18th Feb 2026

Decorate 1bedrpom flat please

A server at house party

£100

Dagenham, Greater London, RM10

18th Feb 2026

To serve 30 guests To serve 30 guests

Help at a party with food, serving drinks and clearing up

£15

Windsor, Berkshire

17th Feb 2026

2.30-6.30, 20 kids, 20 adults, will be serving burgers so need help preparing and serving. Also drinks to be served and washing up after.

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

Decorate house for birthday

£150

Lockleaze, Bristol

15th Feb 2026

It’s my mums 60th birthday and want to get the outside and inside of her house decorated for when she returns from her holiday

PA needed for corporate event early March, London

£200

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

14th Feb 2026

Looking for a friendly, open-minded, and well-presented PA with experience supporting professionals at corporate events. I need support at a showcase event in London on March 5th, plus approximately 4 hours in the week before to help with preparation. Week before (4 hours): Help with shopping, errands, and event preparation. Event day — March 5th (8 hours): Ensure I arrive at the venue on time, help with setup, work the room speaking to attendees, collect contact details from interested parties, and assist with follow-up after the session. You need to be: experienced in PA or event support roles, well-presented, confident speaking to people in a professional setting, punctual, discreet, and personable. Please include a short intro about yourself, your relevant experience, and a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Baby shower decoration

£140

Warbreck Park, Merseyside

13th Feb 2026

Balloon decoration for the baby shower party.

Decorate my house for a 12th birthday party for girls

£30

Hockering Estate, Surrey

12th Feb 2026

Decorate birthday party (room at house) using baloons and other available decorations. Supplies will be provided,

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!

Prepare and clean after a party

£50

London, Greater London, EC2V

9th Oct 2025

Need to prepare for a party from 18:00 till 20:00 - set up food and serve drinks to the first people. Then no help is needed for 3 hours and then from 23 till 24 need to clean a party to leave venue which is a church, clean

Stephen is the loveliest, intelligent and hardworking man. I am beyond happy with his help

Catering assistant for a birthday event!

£150

Farringdon, Greater London

8th Sep 2025

Hello! I’m looking for a catering assistant to help us cook for around 50 people. I have already decided the menu and the ingredients (which I will be sourcing myself), so all I need is someone who can execute the cooking. The cooking will involve preparing some bruschetta with various toppings and then a simple pasta dish.

Fab service! Would recommend