Celebrity Waiters (article)

Celebrity Waiters

Who’s Waiting Articles: Celebrity Waiters...

Many thanks for sending Marco. We found him to be couteous, solicitous, skilfull and unobtrusive. Alanna — Lane Cove, Sydney, NSW

The party was an enormous success. Katie was fabulous and worked so well coordinating all the food heating etc. Nicole — Paddington

Just a note to say that I was very impressed with the service today.I wouldn't hesitate to use Who's Waiting again. Katherine — Warrawee, NSW

Everything went well, thank you very much for everything. Marc — Consulate General of Spain (Sydney)

I would like to let you know how fantastic Cecyl was, he was charming, efficient and a pleasure to have. Judith — Marrickville

Gentlemen: The ladies you kindly sent were exceptional and we will plan to use your company again. Thanks so much. Tom — Circular Quay

I wanted to thank you very much for supplying the staff for our party. We were really impressed, as were our guests. David — Surry Hills, Sydney

...and just a quick thank you for the kind staff we have dealt with on delivery and pick up. Katie — Baulkham Hills, NSW

The Party Was A Huge Success, And The Waiters And Chefs Were Brilliant! Thanks So Very Much. Family Courts Of Australia, Sydney, NSW

They Were AWESOME, Really Really Awesome, Went With The Flow, Personable, Easy To Deal With. I Couldn't Recommend Them.. Glynis — Dolbroyd Athletic Club, Rodd Point

Celebrity Waiters:

What are celebrity waiters ?

Celebrity waiters are a concept well known in the US at charity fund raising events. Essentially the normal 'charity dinner' is elevated to a new level by having celebrities serve and entertain the guests (donors).

Celebrities are always high profile members of the community and will include; politicians, television and radio personalities, athletes, firefighters , police and comedians – they wait on the tables entertaining the paying guests.

Thinking of this style of event for your non–profit fundraiser ?

Although we are unaware of Australians using this style of event for fundraising , we are sure someone somewhere has tried it – If you would like to, then a great resource for this style of event can be found here: How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events: Reap Remarkable Returns with Minimal Effort – by Betty Stallings and Donna McMillion. This study in fundraising activities has a large section (pages 87–125) given to instructions for hosting a celebrity waiter dinner.

And here in Australia ?

We are not aware of events being held in Australia in the classic US format outlined earlier, although we may just not know about them, however we do have two particularly superb groups available to us that may well fulfill the role:

You can have your guests dress in style and perhaps contact The Three Waiters or The Singing Waiters who not being 'waiters' at all but actors and professional singers offer an extensive repertoire from which to entertain your guests. The Three Waiters and The Singing Waiters are sought after acts for the corporate stage and fundraising events. If you have experienced the agony of trying to dream up new and exciting ways to make an event the one that sticks in everyone's minds or if you have the job of attracting charity donors to a 'fun' night out these two groups can make your event fun and memorable whilst introducing that added element which will draw people to come – and leave them excited when they leave.

Where to find good waiting staff in Sydney

Who's Waiting are a Sydney based company who have a Gold Star System for choosing hospitality staff. All event staff must meet the following criteria:

5 years service in the industry
Intimate knowledge of all major function types (dinners, corporate functions, cocktail parties etc.)
Team work and punctuality credentials that meet the groups high standards