Servers and waitstaff

Staff to serve food, clear plates, refill drinks and cut cake.

Typical Houston price
$21 to $46 per server, per hour
Book ahead
2 to 6 weeks
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What to expect

How it works
Hourly, with a 4 to 5 hour minimum; Texas food handler card often required.
How long
Most hosts book 4 to 6 hours.
How much to plan
1 per 25 guests for buffet, 1 per 10 to 15 for plated.
  • Comes with an attendant

Styles to choose from

  • Buffet attendants

    Serve the line.

  • Plated servers

    Course service.

  • Bussers and cake cutters

    Clear and cut.

How to book it

Book ahead2 to 6 weeks2 to 3 months for Sept-Nov and Jan-March peaks.

What we'll ask you

Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:

  1. Which servers and waitstaff styles interest you?Buffet attendants, Plated servers, Bussers and cake cutters
  2. How many guests will this serve?
  3. How many hours do you need them?
  4. How should food be served?Drop-off trays, Buffet with staff, Family style, Plated, Stations, Not sure

Houston notes

  • TempGuru notes Houston rate peaks in January-March and September-November; June-August is cheapest.

Great for

Pairs well with

Hosts often book these alongside it.

Full-service caterer$20 to $125 per guestDishes, glassware and flatware$1.05 to $1.15 per piece
Servers and waitstaff

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$21 to $46per server, per hour
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