Event hosts and front of house staff in London
The first people your guests meet: on the door, at the cloakroom and showing the way.
What they do
- Arrivals: greeting, guest list and wristbands, coats taken
- During: guests shown to seats, questions answered, runners between rooms
- Leaving: cloakroom returned, taxis pointed out, a calm exit
Briefed on your guest list, timings and dress code before the doors open.
Rates
From £19.00/hr per person
Standard, £19.00. Waiting, bar, kitchen porters, runners, hosts.
Premium, £24.00. 2+ years' event experience. Silver service, cocktails, weddings, high-end corporate.
- 4-hour minimum
- 30-min overrun blocks
- +25% after midnight
- No booking or uniform fees
- Chefs, managers, cleaners and security quoted separately.
- First booking paid upfront, then 14 days.
- Cancellation: Free 48h+ before. 10% within 48h, 25% within 24h.
Our guarantees
Names the same day.
Enquire by 6pm, get confirmed names the same day. After 6pm, by 10am.
Replacement within the hour.
Replacement on site within an hour. You never pay for time nobody worked. No replacement, no charge for that shift.
Questions
What can front of house staff cover?
Greeting, guest lists and wristbands, cloakroom, seating guests and running between rooms. Tell us what the night needs.
Are hosts the same rate as waiting staff?
Yes. Hosts, runners, waiting and bar staff share one rate and can go on one booking.
Can they match our dress code?
Yes. Send it with the brief and they arrive dressed for it.
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