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How much staff do you need for a corporate event?
Corporate events often run buffet or walking cocktail, with a focus on the bar and reception. Enter your headcount and we estimate the crew.
[ PHE recommendation ]
How many staff do you need?
Based on the ratios in our editorial guide. You can adjust the numbers after applying the recommendation.
Service style
Guest count
Recommendation for 150 guests · ≈12 people
- waiters · 6
- runners · 2
- bartenders · 2
- hostess · 2
Corporate buffet: ~1 waiter / 25 guests; walking cocktail: 1 / 15–20. The bar is sized separately.
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Frequently asked
How many bartenders for a corporate cocktail?+
As a starting point, 1 bartender per ~100 guests, more if the bar is the centrepiece. The calculator includes bartenders in the estimate.