Event Staffing Agency — On-Demand Kitchen Staff for Events
DishwasherHero+ places W-2 dishwashers, line cooks, banquet servers, prep cooks, and kitchen porters for galas, conventions, stadiums, and large-format catering across 34 US and Canadian cities. Same-day and advance booking, confirmed in under 90 minutes.
DishwasherHero+ is a W-2 event kitchen staffing agency for BOH roles. Dishwashers, line cooks, banquet servers, and prep cooks confirmed in under 90 minutes for galas, conventions, stadiums, and catering events across 34 US and Canadian cities. 30-minute no-show replacement guarantee. No contracts, no minimums.
Event Staffing in Top Host Cities
Local BOH coverage for stadium, convention, and catering events.
Event Staffing in Chicago
Chicago hosts major conventions, sporting events, and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. DishwasherHero+ provides event kitchen staff for McCormick Place conventions, Soldier Field events, and stadium concessions.
View Chicago coverageEvent Staffing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles' event calendar includes award shows, conventions, and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at SoFi Stadium. We staff hospitality suites, concession kitchens, and catering operations across LA.
View Los Angeles coverageEvent Staffing in Miami
Miami's event scene spans Art Basel, conventions, and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Hard Rock Stadium. DishwasherHero+ provides BOH event staff for concessions and hospitality catering.
View Miami coverageEvent Staffing in New York City
From MetLife Stadium FIFA 2026 matches to major conventions at the Javits Center, NYC's event industry relies on flexible BOH staffing. We provide same-day kitchen staff for events citywide.
View New York City coverageEvent Staffing Services — What We Provide
DishwasherHero+ event staffing services cover all back-of-house kitchen roles for large-scale events — dishwashers, prep cooks, food assemblers, kitchen stewards, and banquet support staff. Our event staffing services operate on the same 90-minute confirmation model as our restaurant staffing, scaled to event volume. Whether you need 2 dishwashers for a private dinner or 20 prep cooks for a convention hall, we confirm W-2 staff fast.
Banquet Staffing Agency — Hotels, Venues, and Corporate Events
As a banquet staffing agency, DishwasherHero+ provides W-2 kitchen support for hotel ballrooms, convention centres, wedding venues, and corporate event caterers. Banquet kitchen roles we staff include: banquet dishwashers, banquet prep cooks, food runners, banquet stewards, and kitchen support. Available same-day across all our markets with no contracts required.
Event Types We Staff
From stadium game nights to 2,000-person convention dinners, DishwasherHero+ provides W-2 kitchen crews for every event type across 34 cities. All workers are background-checked and kitchen-vetted before their first shift.
Gala Dinners
Full BOH plating teams for formal dinners. A 200-person gala: 10–13 BOH workers confirmed same-day.
Gala Dinners staffing detailsConvention Centers
High-volume event catering for 500–2,000+ guests. Breakout room catering and overnight turnaround crews.
Convention Centers staffing detailsStadium & Arena Events
Game day dishwashers, food assemblers, and concession workers in all major sports markets.
Stadium & Arena Events staffing detailsCatering & Banquets
Commissary prep teams and on-site venue kitchen staff for events of any size.
Catering & Banquets staffing detailsCorporate Dining Events
Executive dining, corporate catering, and conference F&B coverage.
Corporate Dining Events staffing detailsHotel F&B Events
Multi-outlet banquet coverage for hotel conference business and wedding blocks.
Hotel F&B Events staffing detailsEvent Staffing Ratios
A 50-person dinner needs 4–6 BOH workers, a 200-person gala needs 10–13, a 500-person event needs 20–27, and a 1,000-guest convention dinner needs 31–46 BOH workers including line cooks, dishwashers, and porters.
4–6 BOH
50-person dinner
2 cooks, 1 dishwasher, 1 porter
10–13 BOH
200-person gala
4–6 line cooks, 2 dishwashers, 2 porters
20–27 BOH
500-person event
8–10 line cooks, 3–4 dishwashers, 4 porters
31–46 BOH
1,000+ convention
12–18 line cooks, 4–6 dishwashers, 6 porters
Why DishwasherHero+ Is a Strong Instawork Alternative for Event Kitchen Staffing
For event-specific BOH kitchen staffing, DishwasherHero+ differs from Instawork on three factors: W-2 employment in every market, kitchen-only role focus, and a 30-minute no-show replacement guarantee for events from 50 to 2,000+ guests.
| Factor | DishwasherHero+ | Instawork |
|---|---|---|
| Worker classification | W-2 in every market | 1099 in most markets |
| BOH kitchen focus | Kitchen roles only | Broad hospitality + other industries |
| Event staffing experience | Gala, convention, stadium specialized | General event + hospitality |
| No-show replacement | 30-min guarantee | No explicit guarantee |
| Canada coverage | T4 in 8 Canadian cities | Limited Canadian presence |
| Advance booking | Up to 30 days ahead | Yes |
| Same-day booking | Under 90 minutes | Varies by market |
How many BOH staff does your event need?
Enter your guest count and event format for a recommended back-of-house headcount and role breakdown, based on the same ratios we staff to.
12–15 BOH staff
Recommended crew for 200 guests
6
Line cooks
2
Prep cooks
3
Dishwashers
2
Kitchen porters
1
Food assemblers
Estimates only. Final crew size depends on menu complexity, kitchen equipment, and venue layout.
Event staffing availability by city
Pick a market to see event coverage and pre-fill your staffing request. W-2 crews in the US, T4 crews in Canada.
United States (24)
Canada (8)
Event BOH staffing is available in Atlanta, GA with 900+ vetted local workers and a typical response time of < 2 hours. Dishwashers, prep cooks, line cooks, food assemblers, and porters for galas, conventions, stadium concessions, and catering events.
View Atlanta staffing coverageRequest event BOH staffing
Tell us about the event and we'll come back with a crew plan and per-shift pricing.
Event Staffing Guides and Use Cases
Game-day concession, commissary, and warewashing crews.
Gala dinner staffingPlating lines, prep teams, and dish crews for formal dinners.
Stadiums and venues industry pageHow venue operators staff BOH across the season.
Corporate dining staffingExecutive dining and conference F&B coverage.
Event Staffing FAQs
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Same-day placement available in core markets. W-2 compliant.