Servers & Bartenders for Events — On Time, Well-Trained, Well-Dressed.

Weddings, corporate functions, private dinners — our vetted pros keep service smooth so you can actually enjoy the event.

  • ✅ Fully insured
  • ✅ 5-star hosts
  • ✅ NYC • NJ • LI

Need staff this week?

Typical response under 1 hour.

  • Uniformed servers
  • Craft bartenders
  • Event captains
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No payment due until we confirm availability.

About Us

Prime Pour & Plate Staffing is a small, quality-first team supplying professional event staff across the NYC area. Every staff member is trained in service etiquette, food safety basics, and guest experience.

  • Event captains that run the floor and timeline
  • Servers for buffet, plated, cocktail & family-style service
  • Bartenders who handle craft and classic menus
  • Setup, breakdown, rentals guidance & vendor coordination
750+ Events staffed
4.9★ Average host rating
48 hr Rush staffing available

Services

Servers

Buffet, plated, cocktail, family-style.

  • Setup, tray-pass & table service
  • Clearing, dish handling, breakdown
  • Uniforms: black bistro or white shirt/black tie

Bartenders

Beer & wine to full craft menus.

  • Speed-rail & guest interaction
  • Signature cocktails + batch planning
  • Bar setup & cleanup

Event Captains

Your calm point of contact.

  • Runs timeline & team, liaises with vendors
  • Floor plan, buffet flow, cueing speeches
  • Problem-solving before it exists

Simple Hourly Pricing

4-hour minimum per staff member. Overtime billed in 30-min increments.

Server

$35/hr

  • Setup & breakdown included
  • Basic bussing & dish handling
  • Uniform included

Bartender

$45/hr

  • Craft & classic cocktails
  • Bar setup & cleanup
  • Menu planning help

Event Captain

$55/hr

  • Leads staff & timeline
  • Vendor coordination
  • Guest-first problem solving

Holiday rates may apply. Travel outside NYC may include a small surcharge.

Recent Reviews

“Flawless service. Our bartender memorized every guest’s drink within 30 minutes.”

— Rachel M., Brooklyn wedding

“Captain kept us exactly on schedule without us ever feeling rushed. 10/10.”

— Amir S., corporate gala

“Professional, early, and they left the space cleaner than they found it.”

— Kelly D., private dinner

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