Elevate Events Blog
Read about our approach to event staffing, and event planning
Why You Should Hire an Event Captain
An event captain is the backbone of any successful event, ensuring that all staff members perform their duties flawlessly. They play a crucial role in bringing the event planner's vision to life, overseeing staff responsibilities, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Luxury Event Staff: Excellence in High-End Service
Finding a luxury staffing agency is hard to come by. Here’s what separates normal catering staff from luxury catering staff, and why luxury is preferred for top tier service.
Why Vegas Planners Choose LA Event Staff | Industry Trends
Many event coordinators wonder why Las Vegas doesn’t have a large pool of qualified staff to be hired locally. It’s quite odd given the events and conventions that happen frequently. After providing guest services for CES activations in Las Vegas, it was interesting to find out that a lot of staff members are outsourced from Los Angeles. We’re going to cover exactly why that is and how it could be avoided.
Catering Companies and Model Staff: Why It Works
Los Angeles is home to roughly 900 catering companies, and many of these catering companies provide their own hospitality staff as a service addition.
These catering companies in Los Angeles are not always servicing the general public. Most of the time these LA catering companies are servicing VIPs like celebrities, and the wealthy.
It’s become increasingly popular for VIP clientele to request model staff in Los Angeles, apparently cocktail hour looks nicer when the waitstaff are off of the runway. In this article, we will address why catering companies outsource models in Los Angeles.
Top 10 Best Wedding Venues in New York City
Out of all the places you can get married in New York City - here’s the top 10 venues.
Task List Ideas for Private Event Servers
When preparing for your private event, it’s always best to over prepare. When I stared hosting events of my own, I found that giving my servers a task list prior to the event start would always help keep them organized and on track.
Here is a general list of responsibilities that you can pull from when organizing your teams responsibilities.
Why You Should Secure Event Staff Early
When you secure a staffing agency for your event early on, they will have time to handpick the best staff for your event needs and expectations. When it comes to experienced staff, they typically need to be booked well in advance, because they’re in high demand by other clients. If you need to secure a team with specific skillsets, booking early is the way to go.
7 Wedding Color Palette Ideas (2024)
Choosing the best color palette for your wedding is extremely important. The color palette of a wedding sets the tone for the entire event and reflects the couple's style and personality.
Steps to Take When Hiring an Event Bartender in Los Angeles
If you’re throwing a private event or party, one aspect you can’t forget about are the bartenders. Private party bartenders are essential for ensuring your guests get timely service and tasty cocktails. In this article, we will cover the steps to take when hiring a bartender for a house party in Los Angeles, to ensure you get the right service for the right cost.
Types of Bar Service for Private Events
When planning an event with bar service, you have to decide the type of bar service that you want to provide for your guests. This is a large detail in events that is usually overlooked until later in the planning processes.
We are going to go over four different types of bar services - Open Bars, Capped Bars, Cash Bars, and Consumption Bars. These are all common and viable options for private events, the decision is really just up to your personal preference.
The Difference Between Event Management and Event Production
Two disciplines that you may look into when searching for assistance with an event are "event management" and "event production" companies. While the terms "event management" and "event production" are often used interchangeably, there are a few specific differences that set these two types of companies apart. In this article we are going to discuss these said differences and also discuss how event management and event production can work hand in hand to execute a successful and unforgettable event that your guests won't be able to stop raving about.
How to Hire a Bartender for a Private Party | Expert Tips
A private party is not complete without the touch of a skillful bartender. With so many options, it can be daunting when looking for a professional bartender for your private party. It’s important to identify your event’s needs, in order to find the best option for you. Here are some things to consider when hiring a bartender for your private event.
The Most Popular Types of Events Hosted in NYC
New York City is known globally for being the host of all sorts of events throughout the year. Each event type requires a unique approach to staffing to ensure success and a memorable experience for all attendees. Here are some of the most popular types of events in NYC and the types of staff needed to pull off a successful event,
Event Staffing Explained: From Basics to Best Practices
Event Staffing is the process of hiring external staff to work a private event. There are several types of events that could require event staffing. To name a few - Graduations, Birthday Parties, Conferences, Weddings, and more.
How Much to Tip Event Staff
While tipping is not mandatory in the event industry, it is always highly appreciated especially if the staff has done a particularly good job. How much to tip varies depending on the different areas of event staffing and different factors of each specific event, but a good rule of thumb is anywhere between 15-20% of the final cost of event staff.
Luxury Event Staff: What Sets Them Apart?
Luxury event staff are hired for their extensive training and expertise. They have an understanding of what is involved in high-end event service. This includes knowledge of fine dining etiquette, wine service, and an ability to anticipate the needs of guests before they are voiced.
How to Staff Brand Ambassadors in 8 Simple Steps
Finding the best way to utilize your brand ambassadors can be hard because of how flexible they really are. Brand Ambassadors are all hired and trained based on their personality and their ability to be engaging and outgoing with guests. Here are the Top 8 ways you can utilize brand ambassadors.
What Does A Production Assistant Do?
Event production assistants are responsible for assisting management in set up, tear down, and any issues that occur throughout an event.
What Does an Event Captain Do? Role & Skills Explained
An event captain serves as the link between the event planner and the front-of-house staff. Captains ensure effective communication and coordination. They play a pivotal role in ensuring that every aspect of the event runs smoothly and efficiently.
Top 5 Event Rental Companies in Los Angeles
Having trouble knowing which rental company to go with for your event? Here are the top 5 event rental companies in LA; trusted by the most revered event planners and coordinators.
Why Work With Elevate ?
Our mission is to Elevate Every Experience with our experienced team of event staff
Insured Staff:
No need to be concerned with liability at your event, our event team is completely insured.
Tailored Staffing Pool:
Our Account Managers learn to understand your specific staffing requirements to send your our best team members.
Competitive Pricing:
Our pricing is all inclusive, no agency fees, or insurance fees.
Partnerships:
We work together with revered organizations that frequently outsource event staff to ensure elevated service at an even lower cost.
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