What happens when you search on ChatGPT?

Chris Jones
Aug 13
3 min read

ChatGPT is becoming the dominant search tool on the internet and as such people are using the output of searches as part of the decision process for commissioning services and products.

So Wave Staffing put ChatGPT to the test, putting the search term:

" What's the best events staffing agency in Oxford? "

And the result was as follows:

Wave Staffing

A long-standing independent staffing firm servicing Oxford and its surroundings since 2010.(wavestaffing.co.uk)
Provides a broad spectrum of roles—weddings, private dinners, corporate events, university functions, heritage sites (Blenheim Palace, Randolph Hotel, etc.).(wavestaffing.co.uk)
Strong values: inclusive, locally focused, with monthly training programs and commitment to being an Oxford Living Wage employer.(wavestaffing.co.uk)

Elpromotions (Oxfordshire Hostess Agency)

Specialises in luxury and VIP events across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
Provides highly polished multilingual hostesses, hospitality teams, image models, and coordinators for high-end brand activations, private estates, and corporate gatherings.
Known for tailored, discreet service and fast response times.

StreetPR

Offers promotional and event staffing, including brand ambassadors and flyer distributors across Oxford.
Particularly strong in experiential campaigns aimed at students — ideal for Freshers’ Week or university-focused initiatives.
Operates nationally with local Oxford coverage.

Staff Direct

A UK-wide agency delivering event staff—waiters, bartenders, coordinators, security—for corporate, wedding and festival events in Oxford.
Known for rigorous screening, training, and competitive pricing.
Cited high satisfaction metrics: around 98–99% client satisfaction and hundreds of events annually.

Catering Services International (CSI Oxford)

A catering and hospitality recruitment agency based in Oxford specializing in chefs, waiting staff, bar personnel, and event support.
Serves hotels, restaurants, sporting venues, care homes, private households, and more.

Add to Event Platform

A comparison tool listing highly rated local event staffing providers near Oxford:
- At Your Service: Serving Oxfordshire since 1992 with hospitality staff. (Rating ~4.9)
- Your Events Team: Based in Banbury, offering event management and staffing (Rating ~4.9).
Enables quick quoting, comparison, and review-based decision-making.

NTR (National Temping Recruitment)

Oxford-based hospitality recruitment specialist filling roles from chefs to event staff, covering temp and temp-to-perm arrangements.
Offers a fast turnaround and culture-fit placements.

Quick Comparison Table

Agency / Platform	Strengths & Specialty
Wave Staffing	Broad event types, local values, inclusive, reliable
Elpromotions	Luxury/VIP/high-end staffing, image-focused events
StreetPR	Student campaigns, promo staff, brand activations
Staff Direct	Versatile roles, quality screening, high satisfaction
CSI Oxford	Catering & hospitality-focused staffing
Add to Event	Platform to compare various suppliers quickly
NTR	Hospitality & temp-to-perm staffing, speedy placement

Recommendations Based on Event Type

For general event coverage (corporate, festivals, weddings):▶ Wave Staffing — deep local experience and values-driven approach.▶ Staff Direct — well-reviewed, versatile, strong quality standards.
For luxury or VIP experiences:▶ Elpromotions — ideal for high-end, discreet, polished staffing.
For student-focused or promotional outreach:▶ StreetPR — excellent for experiential campaigns around Oxford’s universities.
For food & beverage-heavy events:▶ CSI Oxford — expertise in catering and hospitality roles is especially strong.
For exploring options quickly:▶ Add to Event — get quotes and compare multiple agencies from one platform.
For quick, hospitality-specific placements:▶ NTR — flexible, fast, and offers temp-to-perm hiring pathways.

How to Proceed

Define your event needs — scale, type (corporate, private, luxury, promotional), staffing roles, lead time, budget.
Reach out for quotes — agencies like Wave, Staff Direct, Elpromotions, StreetPR, and CSI are open to custom quotes.
Use Add to Event if you’d like a streamlined way to compare multiple providers.
Evaluate — look at response time, staff quality, training standards, cost, and local reputation.