How much does event help cost in the UK?
Most events help jobs in the UK cost between £60 and £250. The median is £155.
Typical prices for events help in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Waiting staff, bar help, set-up and pack-down.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| One waiter for an evening | £60 to £100 |
| Set-up and pack-down crew, two people | £120 to £200 |
| Full day event support | £180 to £250 |
What changes the price for events help
- Hours, including set-up and clear-down. Staff are priced by the hour, often with a minimum of four or five hours. Arriving early to set up and staying to clear away all count.
- Number of staff. As a rough guide, one server for every 15 to 20 guests at a sit-down meal, fewer for drinks and canapés. Too few staff means slow service, not a saving.
- The role. Clearing plates and topping up drinks is simpler than running a bar or plating food. Experienced bar staff cost a little more.
- Late finish and travel. Finishing after public transport stops can mean a taxi home, which is often added to the quote. Weekends in December are the busiest dates of the year.
What is usually included
- Staff for the agreed hours
- Serving, clearing and tidying as briefed
- Basic set-up of tables and chairs
And what is usually not
- Food and drink
- Hire of glasses, crockery and furniture
- Travel or a taxi home after a late finish, unless quoted
- Cleaning the venue after the event
The one thing that saves the most money
If guests pay for drinks in any way, including a ticket price that covers the bar, the event needs a licence for alcohol sales, often a Temporary Event Notice given to the council at least ten working days ahead. A free bar at a private party does not, and staff who only serve do not need a personal licence.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified events help taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post an events help taskBrowse events help taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £155 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £184.95 | £155 |
| Tasker receives | £117.80 | £150.30 |
| Platform fees | £67.15 | £4.70 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does event help cost in the UK?
£60 to £250 for most jobs, with a median of £155. Typical prices for events help in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes event help more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.