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Professional Event Staff for Hire

Experienced waiting staff available by the hour for weddings, parties and corporate events. Pair with our glassware and tableware hire for a seamless setup.

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Professional Event Staff for Every Occasion

Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, a corporate dinner or a private party, Murphy's Event Hire supplies professional waiting staff across London. Our servers handle table service, canapé rounds, buffet management, drinks service and full setup and packdown.

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We work with experienced hospitality professionals who understand the pace and standards of London events. Every member of staff is vetted, briefed on your event and arrives smartly dressed in black, ready to deliver seamless service from start to finish.

From intimate dinners for 20 in Kensington to large receptions for 500 in the City, we scale our teams to match. You focus on your guests — we take care of the rest.

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What We Do

What Our Waiting Staff Do

Our waiting staff are trained in both silver service and informal styles — adapting to whatever your event requires. Table service, canapé rounds, buffet stations or full setup and packdown.

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Table Service — Plated meal service for sit-down dinners. Your servers manage each course, clear between them, and keep water and wine topped up. They work best alongside our tableware and cutlery hire.

Canapé & Drinks Rounds — Circulating service for standing receptions and cocktail hours. Pair with our glassware hire and serving trays.

Buffet & Station Management — Keeping buffet stations stocked, tidy and well-presented throughout the event.

Setup & Packdown — Staff arrive early to lay tables and arrange glassware. After the event, they clear down and leave the space tidy.

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How It Works

How Event Staff Hire Works

Tell us your event date, venue, number of staff and service style — we will confirm availability and send a clear quote within hours. No hidden fees, no agency markups.

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On the day, your team arrives on time, smartly presented and fully briefed on the running order. After the event, they handle the packdown before leaving. You simply pay for the hours booked.

We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance, especially during peak wedding season (May–September). Last-minute requests? Get in touch — we always do our best.

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Why Murphy's

Why Choose Murphy's for Event Staff?

We are a London-based event hire company built on reliability and personal service. Every booking is managed directly by our team — you get a named point of contact, not a call centre.

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Our waiting staff are hand-picked from a pool of experienced hospitality professionals and briefed specifically for your event. Unlike large staffing agencies, we keep things personal.

Because we also supply glassware, tableware, cutlery and catering equipment, many clients book staff and hire together. Fewer suppliers, one delivery, a more cohesive service on the day.

Pricing & Team

Your Event, Our Expertise

Personally managed staffing with transparent, honest pricing.

Leli — Manager of Murphy's Event Hire, event staff hire London

Leli

Event Manager

Every booking is personally overseen to ensure your event runs seamlessly from start to finish.

Pricing

Event Staff Hire

£24/ hour

Minimum 5-hour booking per staff member

The hourly rate covers your server's time from arrival through to packdown. All waiting staff arrive smartly dressed in black and fully briefed. No hidden charges.

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Hire staff and equipment together — fewer suppliers, one delivery, a smoother event.

Champagne Flute

From £0.55 per glass

A tall, slender flute for welcome drinks, toasts and sparkling receptions.

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Non-Slip Serving Tray

From £2.50 per tray

A 14-inch non-slip tray ideal for canapé rounds and drinks service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about hiring event staff in London.

How do I book waiting staff through Murphy's Event Hire?
Simply fill in the enquiry form on this page or contact us by phone or email with your event date, venue, number of guests, and the style of service you need (sit-down dinner, canapé rounds, buffet, etc.). We will confirm availability and send you a clear quote within a few hours.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The £24 per hour rate covers your server's time at the event — from arrival through to packdown. All our waiting staff arrive smartly dressed in black and fully briefed on your running order. There are no hidden charges — you simply pay for the hours booked.
Is there a minimum booking?
Yes, we require a minimum 5-hour booking per staff member. This ensures our team can provide a full, reliable service from setup through to the end of your event.
What types of events do your waiting staff cover?
We provide waiting staff for weddings, corporate dinners, private parties, product launches, charity galas and more. Whether it is an intimate dinner for 20 or a large reception for 500, we can supply the right team.
How many waiting staff do I need for my event?
As a guide, allow one server per 20 to 25 guests for a sit-down dinner, or one per 30 to 40 guests for canapé and drinks rounds. For buffet service, one per 40 to 50 guests is usually sufficient. Get in touch with your guest count and we will recommend the right number.
Can I hire waiting staff and glassware together?
Absolutely. Many of our clients combine waiting staff with our glassware and tableware hire for a seamless event setup. Booking both together means fewer suppliers to manage and a more coordinated service on the day.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We supply waiting staff across all London boroughs — from Central London venues in Westminster, the City and Southwark to locations in Hackney, Islington, Camden, Kensington, Wandsworth, Greenwich and beyond. If your venue is outside Greater London, get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate.
How far in advance should I book waiting staff?
We recommend booking at least two weeks before your event to guarantee availability, especially during the peak wedding season from May to September. That said, we always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests — contact us and we will let you know what is available.
Do your waiting staff bring their own equipment?
Our staff arrive dressed and ready to work, but they do not bring trays, glassware or tableware. You can hire all of this directly from us — our serving trays, glassware and full tableware range are available alongside your staff booking for a complete event package.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your event and we will put together a waiting staff quote for you.

📞 Call 07359 034252 ✉️ info@murphyseventhire.co.uk

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