Murphy's Staffing
Elevate Your Event
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your Event, Our Expertise
Personally managed staffing with transparent, honest pricing.
Leli
Event ManagerEvery booking is personally overseen to ensure your event runs seamlessly from start to finish.
Event Staff Hire
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.
View ItemNon-Slip Serving Tray
From £2.50 per tray
A 14-inch non-slip tray ideal for canapé rounds and drinks service.
View ItemFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about hiring event staff in London.
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Get in Touch
Tell us about your event and we will put together a waiting staff quote for you.
Prefer email? Write to info@murphyseventhire.co.uk