What sort of events do Wave do?

Wave Staffing provides professional, reliable event staff and on-the-day management for private, corporate, university and luxury brand events across Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

We plug seamlessly into your team so your event runs smoothly, looks polished, and feels effortless for your guests.

Core Event Services

Private & Social events

We support private clients with polished hospitality teams for:

• Private parties and dinners

• Weddings at venues such as Caswell House, Soho Farmhouse and Acorn Barn

• Wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings

• Lunches and special occasions for both private and corporate clients

We can provide hosts, waiters, bar staff, cloakroom staff and front-of-house teams tailored to the tone of your event.

Corporate & Brand activations

We deliver experienced brand ambassadors and event staff for national and local brands, including:

• Trade roadshows and product launches (e.g. Carlsberg, Amazon locker promotions, JP Morgan, Barclays banking promotions)

• Retail and shop openings at Westgate Oxford and Bicester Village (Loewe, Tortilla, Sephora and more)

• Corporate promotions, ticket sales teams and sampling/drinks promotions (e.g. Carabao, Countryfile Live)

Our teams are briefed to represent your brand, engage customers and support sales and marketing objectives.

Sporting & Outdoor Events

We staff and manage a wide variety of high-footfall outdoor events:

• Marathons and runs (e.g. Oxford Half Marathon)

• Point-to-point horse shows at Kingston Blount and Cheltenham, plus other race and equestrian days

• Large-scale outdoor festivals and food events such as Big Feastival, Wilderness CountryFile Live, and Cheltenham Food Festival

• Car shows and motorsport events (Salon Privé, Supercar at Blenheim Palace and Stonor Park, Porsche Boxengasse, Mini Owners Club and electric car shows)

Services include stewarding, car park management, VIP bar staffing and general event support teams.

Festivals, Cultural & City Events

We work across many Oxford and Cotswolds cultural highlights, including:

• Oxford Literary Festival, Oxford Wine Festival and Oxford Food Festival

• Chipping Norton Festival, Oxford Light Festival and Oxford Fireworks

• VIP bars and hospitality areas at events like Big Festival and Viking Festival

Our staff cover bars, registration, ticketing, guest services, artist/VIP hosting and general festival support.

University & Academic Events

We have deep experience delivering staffing for Oxford’s university and college ecosystem:

• Registration and point-of-contact teams for conferences, graduations and academic events.

• Conference services for events such as Skoll World Forum, SIDEBAR, VentureFest Oxford, Oxford Science and Ideas, BioTrinity and major pharmaceutical and medical meetings

• University filming and filming management, open days, college dinners and balls, and graduation services.

We understand collegiate protocols, service standards and the importance of discretion and efficiency on academic sites.

Venues, Hotels & Catering Partners

Wave Staffing is a trusted partner to leading venues, hotels and caterers:

• Hotel services for properties including The Randolph, Thyme at Lechlade, Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon, and Hawkwell House Hotel

• Bar and event management at venues such as Oxford Union, Modern Art Oxford and Oxford Town Hall

• Catering support for partners including Wild Pizza, Oxford Fine Dining, Ross & Ross, Lamb Catering, Fallow & Fields, Fingers & Forks, Sear Events, Kitchen & Co and Tikka & Tadka

We supply front-of-house, bar, floor, kitchen and back-of-house teams who integrate with your in-house staff.

Specialist & Add-On Services

To keep events running smoothly end-to-end, we also provide:

• Cloakroom teams (Oxford Town Hall, Kings Centre and other venues)

• House showcasing staff for estate agents such as Michael Graham

• Event set teams for venues like Soho Farmhouse and Oxford Town Hall

• Generator and umbrella hire staffing, and event boards and signage teams for outdoor events and business awards such as the Oxford Business Awards and RTPI events

These services ensure every touchpoint—from arrival and cloakroom to bars, seating and departures—is professionally managed.

If you're running an event and you need front of house staff speak to Wave.

www.wavestaffing.co.uk

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