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Recent Events reviews

Danger pay definitely owed after Jade braved the wild weather today and went above and beyond to make sure the event was a success. Thank you so much.

Event decoration

$75

Jaden was amazing, so grateful for her help!

Event decoration

$75

Zeyla is a superstar!!

Event decoration

$75

Amazing! Thank you again so much for your hard work.

Event decoration

$75

Zeyla gets hazard pay for today. The wind and the rain were miserable but Zeyla absolutely killed it and made sure the client was happy. I am so grateful

Event decoration

$75

Very good work and very nice person. Would work with him again.

BBQ cleaning

$140

What's the average cost of an events coordinator

$80 - $165

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$80

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$100

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$165

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Why book an events service through Airtasker?

Whether you’re thinking of a lavish wedding at a five-star hotel or an intimate dinner at your home, Airtasker is an ideal place to look for a reliable and creative event organiser. Celebrate the good things, from significant milestones to everyday wins, in the presence of your loved ones through events that are tailored for you.

Delicious food, your favourite drinks, the laughter of your family and friends - these are the priceless things in life that ultimately makes an event a success. However, these don’t happen in a snap of a finger. A professional event coordinator can bring together a whole team of caterers, lighting and set designers, tech crew, hosts, bartenders, and creative outfits to make your party or show a hit for your guests.

You can spend months looking for a referral or going through dozens of websites. Why go through all of that? With Airtasker, reviews and ratings for Taskers are in one place. Simply put up a task, and party planners and corporate event organisers in your area will send you an offer in minutes!

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Top Events related questions

Bringing a professional as early as possible to the planning phase is always better. Having someone to work with you from the start can increase the chances of everything going smoothly. After all, your hired Tasker will be focused on ensuring that the best suppliers are present and that everything goes according to plan moving forward.

It may be cliché, but a no-fail way of saving money is to work with an expert. A professional has worked with numerous vendors and can connect you to people worth your money. Don’t waste money by accidentally booking unsatisfactory food or lackluster performances. Let a reliable Tasker handle it for you.

Numerous people do the DIY route. Fair warning, though. Organizing an event requires you to have ample time, loads of patience, excellent communication skills, a quick mind, and never-ending creativity. It could be something fun for you to try, but if you don’t have the heart for it, you may be better off hiring someone to get the job done for you instead.

You can hire one no matter how intimate or simple an event is. It might help you decide if you know the number of guests and other details. Corporate gatherings like press launches, conferences, and awards nights need a team of event coordinators. In addition, having one plan for a birthday dinner with your closest friends may help you enjoy the night better.

Events with more attendees or suppliers will need a team, while just one planner can handle smaller parties. Since this can vary from one event to another, it’s best to include these details when you post a task. Taskers who send you an offer can inform you if one person will be working on it or if they have a team to handle all your requirements.

There are plenty of Taskers on our platform ready to make any occasion special. You can book a show director, entertainers, a cleaning crew, and even ushers! It’s also possible to send a surprise gift or even order a bouquet for the celebrant. Airtasker can connect you to nearby professionals dedicated to making your day extraordinary.

Event management involves overseeing all aspects of an event, including planning, organizing, and executing, often encompassing budgeting and marketing. Event coordination focuses on the logistical details during the event, such as scheduling, vendor management, and ensuring smooth operations on-site. Management is comprehensive, while coordination focuses on execution specifics.

Top Event Planning related questions

An event planner will plan and organize all aspects of your event, including: schedules, styling, entertainment, lighting, catering, seating, vendors, and the venue. They’ll discuss your needs and do as much as possible to minimize your stress so you can enjoy your function. 

Although there is some overlap between the two roles, event planners usually focus on pre-party tasks such as theming, venue, catering, invitations, and hiring. An event manager will make sure the event runs smoothly by overseeing the event and making sure any issues are fixed quickly.

You can hire an event planner for any special occasion, such as: weddings, corporate functions, or milestone birthday parties. In fact, they can help with any event that needs to be planned in advance.

Years of experience means your event planner will know what works and what doesn’t -  your event isn’t the time to consider trial and error. And their experience can save you significant time and money. You only need to speak with one person (the planner!) and they’ll coordinate with all vendors and suppliers. With everything taken care of, you can also enjoy yourself at your party instead of worrying about the little details.

Firstly, an event planner will meet with you to talk about your event. They will find out the look and feel you’d like and start designing your ideal party. Once you’ve agreed on themes and ideas, they’ll source vendors and suppliers to bring your vision to life. They’ll negotiate pricing so you get the best deal, plus ensure vendors know what’s expected to make the event a success. They can even book security for those bigger parties to ensure a safe environment for all partygoers.

You can expect to pay an average of $82-$160 when you book your event planner through Airtasker. The cost of event planning may vary depending on the location, type, and size of your party, plus how much help you need. Prices are usually higher for wedding or corporate events, and you can expect to pay more for event management and any other add-ons.

What do event services include?

The right event coordinator can help take the stress out of planning, execution, and even documentation. However, hiring the wrong one will cost you time, money, and peace of mind. This isn’t just about skill or work ethic. There are plenty of different event organisers. While there is a handful who can work on every type of event, most professionals have a specific niche that they have mastered. Here are some kinds of events that Taskers can help you with:

Live shows

While guests are wowed by dazzling lights, flashy performances, and a dance-worthy playlist, there’s a lot of magic happening in the background to make sure that the equipment is inside the venue at the correct time for setup, all expenses are accounted for, and everyone in the artistic team and cast gets a bouquet of flowers on opening night.

With live shows, the terms event organiser and production manager may be used interchangeably, but they can have different tasks. For example, an event organiser can be in charge of the whole activity, including finances and paperwork, while a production manager ensures that performances are never out of cue.

Corporate events

A corporate event coordinator has a knack for bringing some pizazz to an otherwise dull company activity! From holiday parties for employees to high-stake product launches with investors, your Tasker can make sure that guests will be happy. You don’t have to worry about finding a caterer who can prepare delicious food for the whole company or bake cupcakes with your brand logo on them! Your event organiser can even help prepare the receipts for budget liquidation and accounting.

Trade shows and bazaars

Sale events can be stressful, but event and trade show coordinators can efficiently manage them. They can assign booths to your exhibitors without forgetting anyone! You’d be surprised at how much headache that can give you if it happens. Experienced events assistants can also accurately estimate how many hours and staff are needed for ingress and egress. Some Taskers can help you with booking accommodation for VIP guests, too!

Weddings and parties

Hiring a communications and events coordinator is not just for business meetings. Weddings, birthdays, and all of your life milestones should be celebrated without additional stress on you! Some Taskers specialise in family-oriented gatherings. They can ensure that aunts and uncles who get along well are at one table when arranging seating for reception or that rings are not misplaced before the ceremony.

In the digital age, a lot of us only see the picture-perfect result after, but it takes a lot of energy and skill to keep guests in any event happy throughout. Hire a professional via Airtasker, and let yourself freely enjoy the celebration.

Recent Events tasks

Concession stand setup

$2,500

Dallas TX 75223, USA

Aug 18th 2026

Looking for handymen to help us setup our concession stands for the State Fair of Texas. Hours 7:30am to 3pm

Help with serving food, cleaning up after guests

$200

Brentwood TN 37027, USA

Aug 18th 2026

Just a small house party, want help with putting out food, serving guests

Event Staff - Basketball Showcase

$150

Chicago IL 60653, USA

Aug 17th 2026

Off The Dribble TV is hosting one of the biggest basketball creator events in the country. This professionally produced live showcase will feature elite 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 basketball matchups with some of the biggest basketball creators and internet personalities. The event will be filmed for YouTube and livestreamed to a large online audience while welcoming up to 1,000 in-person spectators. We're looking for reliable, energetic, and professional event staff to help ensure the day runs smoothly from start to finish. Responsibilities may include a variety of event operations, including: - Assisting with venue setup before doors open - Hanging banners, sponsor signage, and directional signage - Setting up tables, chairs, merchandise areas, registration, and sponsor activations - Installing floor decals, barricades, stanchions, and other event equipment - Assisting production staff with general event logistics - Greeting attendees with a friendly and professional attitude - Checking tickets and directing guests to the correct entrances - Escorting VIPs and spectators to their assigned seating areas - Helping maintain organized seating sections throughout the event - Assisting with crowd flow and answering attendee questions - Monitoring cleanliness of the venue during the event - Emptying trash when needed and keeping common areas presentable - Restocking supplies throughout the day - Helping vendors, sponsors, and partners as needed - Supporting the operations team with miscellaneous tasks that arise during live production - Assisting with event breakdown once the event concludes - Taking down banners, signage, and sponsor displays - Packing equipment, tables, chairs, and supplies - Loading equipment into vehicles or designated storage areas - Performing final venue cleanup to ensure the facility is left in excellent condition

Help in the kitchen, serve the food, clean,

$150

Corona CA 92882, USA

Aug 17th 2026

I have a party for 40 people, I need help in the kitchen, clean, serve the food

Event helper

$120

Temple City CA 91780, USA

Aug 17th 2026

We are looking for a reliable event assistant to help with one day estate sale in Temple City. Duties include assisting with customer flow, monitoring the sales area, helping customers with items, light lifting, and general event support. We are looking for someone dependable, professional, physically capable, and comfortable working with customers in a busy environment.

Event help - BBQ outdoors

$250

New York NY 10001, USA

Aug 14th 2026

Help with an outdoor BBQ

Sam is wonderful to work with

Party setup

$250

Kissimmee FL 34759 3100, USA

Aug 13th 2026

Party setup- dining tables, food tables. Cake and gift tables. New to airtasker I thought a team would be performing the required tasks. Set up must be completed before the party starts. Payment of $500 to 1 person for 4hrs of service is a bit excessive. Here is the schedule: Following the 4hr window indicated above, the first 2hrs would involve setting up the tables (tablecloths, runners, place settings, table backdrops and balloon stands). I intend to have décor done prior and tables just need to be set up as per my pictures. The 2nd 2 hrs will serve as an assistant (being my communication contact with bartender, food wait staff, DJ, Photo Booth attendant) helping me insure all stations are set up and ready for the party. Set up is 2-4pm. Dinner buffet will be open for guests at 4:30pm.Wait staff will set up chaffing dishes and man food stations. Same for bartender for her station. I have edited the payment to $250 and will accept counter offers. Thank you for your understanding and look forward to hearing from all interested parties. I will update with pictures once I do mock set-ups.

Event help in midtown Manhattan

$250

New York NY 10014, USA

Aug 11th 2026

Help with an event tomorrow night in midtown - looking for an extra set of hands

Event Staffing

$80

New York NY 10018, USA

Aug 8th 2026

Event staff needed TODAY for a tech/music launch event in Midtown Manhattan. Looking for someone professional, friendly, reliable and comfortable working around guests, media and brand partners. Duties may include guest check-in/direction, helping guide guests to the correct floor/rooms, VIP/press-room assistance, helping with product displays, passing canned beverages, taking Polaroid photos, and light event setup/organization. Please wear all black and arrive on time. Event experience is preferred but not required. Please message me confirming you are available today.

Help setting up, making sure the party runs smoothly, and clean up.

$300

Studio City CA 91604 2016, USA

Aug 7th 2026

I am having a 50th birthday party at a venue that needs basic set up and clean up before and after the party. I have many people helping, but I also need helpers during the party that can make sure food buffet stays full, trash gets thrown away, and that the party runs smooth. There is no formal service needed, just extra hands during the party.

Birthday Decor pickup

$100

Sacramento CA 95814, USA

Aug 3rd 2026

pick up balloons, HB sign, streamers

Party helper clean up

$150

Katy TX 77494, USA

Jul 31st 2026

need assistance with party - really just picking up plates, keeping everything tidy, loading the dishwasher and washing dishes

Setting up items for Yard Sale, carry boxes, unpack and clean items

$225

North Ridgeville OH 44039, USA

Jul 30th 2026

I'm organizing a yard sale for my grandpa's old stuff. I need to pull things down from the attic which has already been sorted. Some items may need dusting. The goal is to lay out everything for sale throughout the house and outside for a sale on Saturday.

Birthday decoration for 4 year old girl

$300

Everson WA 98247, USA

Jul 28th 2026

Nice decoration with some music for kids dance.you will see some idea of my backyard

Event help

$350

Auburn WA 98002, USA

Jul 27th 2026

We need someone to help us at our 60-person party, doing tasks such as picking up trash, pouring champagne, cutting cake, stocking and tidying bathrooms, stocking a simple self-serve bar, stocking snack table, and help with initial set up. Maybe also making announcements. Estimated 7 hours. Thank you

Party help

$120

Chester Springs PA 19425 1414, USA

Jul 25th 2026

Need help to serve and clean up after party. Small house party of just 12 adults . No bar tending needed

2 -3 day event help

$1,000

New York NY 10003, USA

Jul 23rd 2026

2 full days possible a 3rd day help at an event

thank you Adam , you were a pleasure to work with

Event Help - set up and breakdown

$250

New York NY 10003, USA

Jul 23rd 2026

help as needed at an event.

thanks for a job well done Samuel

Need help with event decor balloons

$500

Las Vegas NV 89101, USA

Jul 23rd 2026

I need someone that can do balloons and some decorations for an event

Recent Event Management tasks

Event management

$80

Washington, DC 20036, USA

Sep 15th 2023

Check in guests as they arrive to the Banneker Hotel. The reception is from 6pm to 9pm - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Recent Event Planning tasks

Party / Event Planner

$10

Denver CO 80219, USA

Jun 8th 2026

As a dedicated party and event planner, I specialize in transforming your ideas into unforgettable experiences, all while taking the stress off your shoulders. I thrive under pressure and enjoy the challenge of bringing your vision to life, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moment. After a thorough consultation to understand your preferences and unique aesthetic, I will provide a tailored pricing package that reflects the details of your event. Once we agree on the price, you can relax; your investment enables me to procure everything necessary to create the extraordinary ambiance you envision. I truly appreciate the opportunity to bring your ideas to life and am thankful for your trust in my work. I love seeing the diverse aesthetics my clients have, and I hope you’ll adore the amazing atmosphere I’ll create for your special occasion. Feel free to message me with any questions, pricing inquiries, or creative concepts — I'm here to help you every step of the way! Prices vary so message me for more information.

Event planner

$7,000

Arroyo Grande CA 93420, USA

Feb 16th 2026

I need an event planner for an upcoming birthday party that will be hosting for friend

Event planner

$300

Manor TX 78653, USA

Mar 11th 2025

Hiring a local event planner to help plan a grad party. I require someone with event planning expertise- who is familiar with local vendors, manage rental of furnishings, decorations, drapes, lighting, and centerpieces. Someone who can focus on creating an unforgettable experience.