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Buffet:
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If you plan to have a buffet at your event, keep in mind that each buffet station requires a minimum of two servers for the first thirty (30) guests to set up, refill and clean up during the event. If you plan on hosting a large gathering, runners will also be necessary to ensure that food and dishes at the buffet stations are properly stocked. Two additional runners (servers) are required for every 200 guests. More staff may be needed depending on the details of your buffet. We can help you figure out how many staff you need to create the event you want.
Other Examples:
1. If your buffet contains chafing dishes and you want to serve your guests at the event, a minimum of one servers is required for every three chafing dishes.
2. If your event contains additional tables that will need cleaning during the event, one servers is required for every 3 to 4 tables if using plasticware, and one servers for every 2 to 3 tables if using china or glassware.
3. If your buffet event requires over six catering staffers, a staff captain must also be present to manage staff during the event.
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Sit-down Dinner:
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* If your event includes guests sitting down and eating dinner, you will require a minimum of one servers per 8-12 seat table.
* Depending on the size, scale and complexity of your event, you may need additional wait staff to serve water and wine to your guests.
* If your sit-down dinner event requires over four catering staffers, a staff captain must also be present to manage staff during the event.
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Bartenders:
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* A minimum of one bartender is required for every 50 to 70 guests.
* Depending on the complexity of your event, additional bartenders may be required to make your event a success. Some reasons you may need an additional bartender include:
1. If you want your bartender to serve mixed, blended or special drinks.
2. If you anticipate high volumes of guests needing to be served in a short period of time.
* Additionally, depending on the size of your event you may need to book additional staff to keep the bar stocked.
Also, you may find a list of liquors at Bar Supplies section.
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Please keep in mind that this is a very general set of standard staffing guidelines. The guidelines described here may not fit your event, and staffing requirements may vary depending on what you want to do. For this reason, it is important for you to figure out all the details regarding your event before you book staff with Party Waiters LLC. We can help you figure out the proper amount of staff you will need, but we need you to provide us with accurate information. If you are planning an important gathering, it is recommended that you provide all the details to us in writing so we can help you properly staff your event. |
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In order to get more help from us and properly staff your event, please answer these questions:
What type of event are you hosting?
· What is the approximate time of your event?
· What is the exact number of guests?
How many sit-down tables?
· How many guests per table?
· What type of utensils are you willing to use (china/glassware or plastic)?
· How many courses are you planning (appetizer, main course, dessert, etc.)?
How many cocktail tables?
How many buffets?
How many bars?
· How many stations (coffee, chafing dishes, popcorn, meat carving, etc.)?
· Any refills (food/dishes that needs to be replaced during event)?
Are you planning to serve Hors D'Oeuvres (finger food)?
Any other special requests? Or anything that we should know. |
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