PHE guides for HoReCa staff and events
Short answers to the questions we get most when someone is planning an event or hiring HoReCa staff. 2026 pricing tables, crew-size calculators, role definitions. All free, no account — use them even if you pick another agency.
Published guides
How many waiters do you need for a wedding? →
How many waiters, runners, bartenders and hostesses for a 100, 200 or 350-guest wedding — by service style (plated, buffet, cocktail). Full calculator and 5 crew examples.
What does a wedding waiter cost in 2026? →
Full 2026 table with rates per role and experience level. 3 real budget examples (100, 200, 350 guests). Comparison against alternatives (venue-bundled crew, social-media ads).
How much does a wedding waiter earn in 2026? →
What a waiter, runner, bartender or cook actually earns at a 2026 wedding — net pay per event and per hour, how tips work, single-night examples, and how to earn more. For candidates.
Difference between waiter, „chelner” and runner (picol) →
Waiter and „chelner” are synonyms — the runner (picol) is a separate role. 8-row comparison table, when to call on each, FAQ with 8 answers.
Event cook: what they do and how many you need →
What an event cook does, how many you need per guest count (plated / buffet / show cooking), cook types (line, chef de partie, head, live) and 2026 rates by role and experience.
Event hostess: what they do and how many you need →
What an event hostess does, how many you need per guest count, types (protocol, welcome, promo/brand), what we ask of a hostess and 2026 rates by experience.
What does a bartender do at events? →
What a bartender does at a wedding or event: pre / in-event / post-event responsibilities, 4 types (classic, cocktail, head, flair), open bar vs cocktail bar vs signature drinks, how many bartenders per guest count.
HoReCa staff for corporate events →
How to size the crew for a corporate event (Christmas party, product launch, conference, gala): 9 event types, 5 differences from weddings, crew table per type, 5 real 2026 budgets, protocol and dress code, when to book.
How to build the team for a new restaurant →
How many employees by restaurant size, full FOH+BOH org chart, 6–8 week recruitment calendar, 2026 salaries by role, interview process, paid trial day, soft opening, 5 common mistakes.
How to use the guides
Planning a wedding
- Start with how many waiters you need — get the crew size.
- Continue with what it costs — get the budget.
- Request a quote on the weddings page.
Organising a corporate event
- Check the role differences in waiter / „chelner” / runner difference — get specific on what to ask for.
- Check rates in the pricing guide (the table applies similarly for corporate).
- Request a quote on the corporate page.
Questions about the guides
Are the prices in the guides up to date?+
Yes, rates are checked for 2026 against real Romanian-market quotes. We refresh yearly in January, and ad-hoc if the market shifts significantly.
Can I use the guides without being a PHE client?+
Yes, all guides are public and free. You can use them for orientation even if you work with another agency. Glad if they help.
Are the guides available in English too?+
Yes. All guides are bilingual (Romanian and English), reachable at `/en/guides/...`.
Can I cite the data from the guides in my own article?+
Yes, with a link to the guide (e.g. `personalhorecaevenimente.ro/en/guides/wedding-waiter-cost`). Prefer links over block copies — it helps us keep the data current.
Are new guides being added?+
Yes. Planned: a guide on what a bartender does at events, a guide on building a new restaurant's crew, a fine-dining protocol guide. Email contact@personalhorecaevenimente.ro with topics you'd like covered.