What your knife and fork really say In fine dining and hospitality, communication does not always happen through conversation. Sometimes, a guest’s knife and fork can provide a subtle indication of whether they are still eating or ready for their plate to be cleared. This is often referred to as cutlery language. However, it is important to remember that cutlery signals are not universal. Customs vary between countries, restaurants and individuals, and many supposed messages—

Event activities can determine staff and associated costs

Guests numbers are key when planning staff numbers

Site visits for events - proposal details

The questions we ask you when providing staff for your next event

The top five concerns for an event organiser /planner when dealing with a new event agency would be as follows: Concerns: First, making sure the staff are reliable and show up on time; Second, that they have the right skills and training for roles like registration or ushering; Third, providing enough people to cover unforeseen needs or last-minute changes; Fourth, ensuring the team understands the event brand and guest experience expectations; and Fifth, having clear communi

Key elements for a London event organiser/planner bringing an event to Oxford/shire

First-time wave client Guide

Here are 10 practical ways event staff can stay cool and safe in hot weather, tailored to outdoor and indoor events in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds: 1. Hydrate aggressively and regularly Drink cool (10–15°C) water every 15–20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Keep freezers full of plastic bottles of water, and place coolers with drinks at volunteer and staff stations in shaded areas. Add sports drinks or electrolyte solutions to replace salts lost through sweating, es

At Wave Staffing, we believe that great service is never the result of one individual—it is the outcome of a well-prepared team supported by strong processes. In the events and hospitality world, it can be easy to single out an individual when something goes wrong. A missed detail, a delayed service moment, or a communication breakdown can quickly be attributed to “human error.” But in reality, consistently high-performing teams are not built on flawless individuals—they are

Little things matter and can elevate an event!

Event Organisers v Event attendees and how good events staff can help

Here comes the summer!

The importance of a great brief for your next event

Case study for Mishcon de Raya LLPs Oxford office opening

Reasons to work with Wave staffing

Why commissioned Wave Staff outperform volunteers at all events

Why “Interest Media” matters for Wave Staffing The way people discover services has changed. In Gary Vaynerchuk’s view, we are no longer in the old “social media” era where followers mattered most; we are in an “interest media” era where platforms push content based on what people are currently searching for, engaging with, and caring about. For a business like ours, that shift is especially powerful because our value already sits in highly specific needs: luxury staffing, pr

We're here to assist the assistants - Executive and Personal

We have feelings about every event its not just transactional