The events sector is a unique and diverse market that’s served by a wide range of UK recruitment agencies. Covering a variety of functions, such as conferences, trade shows and weddings, recruiters play a pivotal role in finding suitable candidates for permanent, temporary and contract events jobs.
There are more than 700,000 people employed in the UK events sector, which is worth around £40 billion to the economy. This is split into areas including outdoor events, charity events, festivals, and exhibitions.
Unsurprisingly, London is the country’s leading destination for events employers and candidates, but employment opportunities are available nationwide. As such, recruitment agencies for the events sector are usually available in most major towns and cities - be they industry specialists or multi-sector employment businesses.
KSB Recruitment Consultants have been recruiting staff for the Catering & Hospitality industry including hotel, restaurants, the military, schools, nursing homes and contract catering plus many more for over 30 years. All of our specialist consultants have specific industry experience & knowledge. Offering a 1-hour response guarantee, we endeavour to support you in your search for TEMPORARY or PERMANENT catering/hospitality staff across the U.K.
Zenith House, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4PD
Do you need help finding top Chefs and Hospitality staff? Platinum Recruitment are a local Hospitality specialist who have been working within the industry since 2005. Our recruiters are all ex-Hospitality staff, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
Off to Work supplies permanent and casual Hospitality staff to establishments and events throughout the UK. They accept applicants for Front of House jobs like Waiters and Baristas, Chefs, Kitchen Porters and Security personnel. They operate in 5 offices in the UK, including Edinburgh and London.
145 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3LP
Martin Salter Associates, incorporated in 2019, matches qualified staff to various employers across Suffolk. These include Architecture & Design, Building & Craftsmanship, Creative & Lifestyle, Estates & Property, Events & Hospitality, Farming & Fresh Produce, Finance & Administration, Horticulture & Landscaping, and Private Household & Domestic sectors.
86 Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1WL
Stretch Recruitment has been predominantly administering Hospitality recruitment since their operations began in 2020. They are led by their director, who has 15 years of experience in the industry, forming relationships with restaurants, luxury hotels, and private members clubs. They are headquartered in Norwood and have a client portfolio that consists of PPHE Hotel Group, L&R Hotels, Coalition Brewing, Broadwick Soho and more.
Gipsy Hill, Norwood, London, SE19 1JH
Spayse International supplies Hospitality staff worldwide through sites in London and South Africa. Besides filling permanent, temporary and internship posts, they also have an In-House Recruitment Service, leveraging their experience in International Luxury Hospitality and Catering. They were formed in 2010, have a 93% retention rate and a client portfolio that includes Accor, Radisson Hotels and more.
Office LG01, 11/13 Weston Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3ER
BardWood Support Services is an Essex-based talent solutions expert that has been focusing on the Facilities Management sector for over 18 years. They assign personnel in an array of contract, permanent, and temporary vacancies. Serving an extensive client portfolio, the agency also delivers services to Catering, Commercial & Domestic Cleaning, and Security functions and Training courses. They are certified members of Cyber Essentials Plus.
Woodland Place, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8YB
RED Recruitment Network has been extending employment opportunities in Recruitment, Sales, Commercial and Hospitality since 2002. For Recruitment, they cater to candidates from all levels. For Sales and Commercial, they only consider experienced staff. For Hospitality, they put forward mid to senior roles. Located in Birmingham, they satisfy permanent, temporary and contract appointments through strategies like headhunting and executive search.
Westbourne Manor 17 Westbourne Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TR
Disney Event Staff is a recruitment agency that provides top-grade temporary Hospitality staff and personnel to many event venues across the south of Britain. The company is located in Southampton and Hampshire.
Cumberland House, Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG
TTW Recruitment, situated in Kingsbridge, exclusively deals with recruitment in Hospitality and Catering, helping the likes of hotels, restaurants and catering events. Leveraging their team's collective experience of over 50 years, they are on the lookout for applicants in junior to senior management, and chef titles of all levels. Launched in 2014, they have a client portfolio that includes Stay Original Co., Berwick Lodge and houseandhotels.
Westering, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3AD
Berkeley Scott focuses on delivering recruitment solutions to the Hospitality sector. With over thirty years of recruitment experience, they hire permanent, temporary and contract staff to fill vacancies across England and abroad. Berkeley Scott places their candidates in various Hospitality settings such as Contract Catering, Crew, Human Resources, Hotel Operations, Sales, and Marketing & Revenue.
4TH FLOOR NEW OXFORD HOUSE 16 WATERLOO STREET, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5UG
Imperial Recruitment Agency provides temporary candidates to the London hospitality market. They have been covering the following areas for over 20 years: Back of House, Food and Beverage, Front of House, and Housekeeping. Imperial Recruitment Agency typically recruits staff including Chefs, Room Attendants, Baristas, Hosts, Kitchen Porters & Stewards, and Food Runners - to list a few examples.
Bentinck House, 3-8 Bolsover Street, Westminster, London, W1W 6AB
The Catering Agency Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Hospitality & Catering, Health, Social Care, Education, and Leisure sectors. They supply Cooks, Catering Managers, Catering Assistants, Kitchen Porters, and Chefs of all levels. The company was established in 1999 and has offices in Cheshire, Cotswold, and The Lake District.
Winnington Hall, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4DU
Metro Hospitality has been placing Hospitality professionals throughout London and the UK since 2009. They work with Caterers, Hotels, Venues, Private Events, Corporate Events, and more. They also recruit Promotional staff for roles such as Brand Ambassador, Product Demonstrator, and Leafletting Staff. In fact, they have delivered to clients like Dolce & Gabbana, Tag Heuer, BrandFuel, Samsung, Lexington Catering, and Compass Group.
Unit J309, Old Biscuit Factory, 100 Clement's Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4DG
Mint People is a recruitment company that matches candidates with Hospitality and Events employers in the North of England. Their applicants are fully vetted and they offer flexible shifts, weekly pay, and industry training. Mint has offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds and some of the roles they recruit for include Warehouse Staff, Bar Staff, Waiting Staff, Housekeeping Staff, Chef, and Floor Manager.
1 City Approach, Manchester, Lancashire, M30 0BL
Neway International recruits applicants for the Catering and Hospitality sectors. They have experience in serving businesses like hotels, restaurants and event venues with permanent and temporary Chefs, Porters, Room Attendants and more. Depending on the client's requirements, they can meet demands for a single individual or a whole team.
7 Accommodation Rd, Golders Green, London, NW11 8ED
Platinum Recruitment specialises in providing staffing solutions for the Hospitality Industry. Founded in 2005, they fill permanent and temporary roles such as Head Chef, Hotel Manager and Waiter. With offices in Bournemouth and Southampton, this agency serves clients both in the UK and internationally.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Richmond House Yelverton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1DA
Richard's Catering Agency has a breadth of experience matching qualified candidates with a diverse client group, including hotels, public houses, and restaurants nationwide. Since its establishment in 1956, the London-based firm has been hiring personnel for various roles such as Chef, Comi Staff, Bar Staff, Kitchen Porter, Barista, Pastry Chef, Sommelier, and Restaurant Manager. Richard's Catering Agency delivers staff at all levels.
31 Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8SP
With over 20 years of experience, Ginger Hospitality specialises in finding Chefs, Cooks, General Managers, and Front-of-House Managers at all levels for a variety of hospitality enterprises. They recruit for a variety of hospitality roles, for professional kitchens and brigades, on both a temporary and permanent basis. The company has worked with companies like Mytton Fold, Berkely Inns Limited, Belmond, Grove, Farncombe, and more.
Suite 11, Manor Court, Salesbury Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XR
Event Protocol focuses on providing Event Staffing services across the UK. They have dedicated teams that handle conferences & corporate events, such as trade shows and government congresses, and promotional events like marketing campaigns. They have supported a number of events which include Abbott Global London Marathon Expo, Siemens Sustainable City Week and Repsol Investor Conference. They are located in London and were established in 2013.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Founded in 2003, Brightsparks is a recruitment company that delivers temporary and permanent staff to several market sectors, including Banking & Finance, Hospitality & Leisure, Commerce & Industry, Sales & Marketing, Event Management, and other Professional Services. They have worked with Compass Group, Muller, Delaware North, Goodwood, Awesome Group., Sodexo, Vivid, and Smart Hospitality. The firm is based in London.
Kings House, 174 Hammersmith Rd, London, Hammersmith, London, W6 7JP
Brightwork Recruitment is a Scotland-based agency that delivers permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment solutions in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Food & Catering, Customer Service, Driving, Science, Admin, Accountancy, Construction, Sales, IT, HR, and Retail. Since they started in 2006, they now have two offices located in Eglin and Glasgow.
Caledonian House 164 High Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1BD
Based in Oxfordshire, Red Star Associates is a staffing company that provides services to the Catering and Hospitality sectors. The agency covers all disciplines and levels, recruiting from Commis Chef to General Manager, Receptionist to Restaurant Manager, and Trainee Sommelier to Sales & Marketing Manager.
44 Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AL
Established in 2012, Goldmills Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment company based in Essex that specialises in providing staff and personnel to the Construction, and Leisure & Hospitality industries. The company provides a wide range of services across the two fields. They recruit Chef de Parties, Waiters, Baristas, Supervisors, Hostess, Scaffolders, Asbestos Operatives, Shuttering Carpenters, Labourers, Bricklayers, Slingers, and others.
Cumberland House 129 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AH
212 Recruitment Consultants is a nationwide recruitment firm dedicated to pairing the right people with the right jobs. They specialise in a variety of industries, including Industrial (Warehousing and Production), Hospitality, and Commercial in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles on a contract, temporary, emergency, and permanent basis. They are based in the West Midlands.
West Midlands House, Gipsy Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2HA
Annesley Gandon offers specialised recruitment solutions to employers in various employers nationwide. These include Advertising, Catering, Call Centre & Customer Service, Hospitality, Media & Publishing, Marketing, PR, Sales & Account Management, and Travel & Tourism. From its Cambridge headquarters, they fill permanent placements across all levels, such as Bar/Venue Managers, Copywriters, Maintenance/Groundskeepers, and Selling Sales Managers.
46a Whittlesford Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5EW
The Rubicon Hospitality Recruitment brand is now Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment. They are specialist Travel recruiters, and as well as hiring mid-to-senior talent, they also cover Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Commercial, and Digital. They have more than 15 years of experience and have worked with names such as Sykes Holiday Cottages, Wayfairer, Virgin Holidays, TUI, and VisitBritain.
White Hart Associates. 2nd Floor Nucleus House, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2JA
HW People is a recruitment company that provides staffing solutions for several areas of specialisms such as Finance & Treasury, E-commerce & Marketing, Digital & Technology, Risk & Compliance, Change & Transformation, and Procurement. The company recruits within the sectors of FMCG, Retail, Financial Services, Leisure, and more. They have offices in Manchester and Leeds.
14 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL
Catering Power Ltd deals exclusively with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. Established in 2003, they supply staffing solutions to clients across London from their office in Walthamstow. Examples of roles they offer are Bar Staff, Wine Waiter, Kitchen Porter, Breakfast Staff, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef and Banqueting Staff.
147 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HF
AGA Recruitment Solutions specialises in Hospitality & Catering and Healthcare recruitment for nursing and residential homes, day centres, shelters, schools, industrial canteens, restaurants, hotels, and so on. They cover roles at all levels including Chef, Catering Assistant, Support Worker, Care Home Manager, Registered Nurse, and more.
Office 15/19, Watson House, Poole, Dorset, BH8 8BN
ECS Staffing and Recruitment is located within the Midlands. They recruit for the Hospitality, Warehouse, and Industrial sectors. They fulfil temporary and permanent requirements.
13 John Street, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6UB
Mum, established in 2019, meets the staffing requirements of an array of employers in the Hospitality and Leisure verticals. With a team based in London, they also cover the Catering, Recreation, Sports, and Travel divisions. Mum operates nationwide and aids in meeting appointments across all levels. These include Commercial Director, Director of Operations, Executive Chef, Group Financial Controller, and Marketing Manager.
Pharmacy Chambers, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AP
Prime Agency Recruitment is a Hotel, Hospitality, Leisure and Property Management recruitment specialist that has been established since 1998. They have a mobile app to refer potential candidates, and have provided both permanent and temporary placements to over 300 companies. The agency covers entry-level to senior management positions and recruits for roles like Reception/Concierge, Bar Staff, Receptionists, Cleaning staff, and more.
27/28 Eastcastle Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8DH
YourStaff Recruitment delivers specialist staffing support to the Agriculture and Food industries nationwide. The agency hires for a wide range of permanent and temporary vacancies. For over 16 years, they have been covering various departments, including Food Processing, Distribution, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Warehousing. YourStaff is a corporate member of the Association of Labour Providers.
57A Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2BW
Mistral Recruitment Limited are specialists in providing staffing solutions to the Surrey and South London markets. From their office in Dorking, Surrey, they recruit full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary professionals for various roles in the Commercial, Industrial, Catering & Hospitality, and Facilities Management sectors. Some roles they recruit for include HGV Driver, Web Designer, and Yard Supervisor.
York House 138 South Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2EU
CRSgroup is a Sussex-based recruitment partner that meets the staffing needs of employers in the Catering, Commercial, Hospitality, and Industrial divisions. They operate nationwide and select personnel who fit a plethora of permanent, contract, and temporary vacancies. Since their incorporation in 2002, they have been sourcing Bar Staff, Cleaners, Forklift Operatives, Housekeepers, Kitchen Porters, Production Workers, and Receptionists.
74 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1DD
Established in 2004, Barracuda Search is a specialist recruitment agency in the Consumer Products, Retail, Fashion, Grocery, and F&B, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. The company provides staffing for Board Appointments, Finance, Commercial & Trading, Marketing & Customer, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Transformation & Business Development, Digital, E-Commerce & Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics roles. The agency is based in Westminster, London.
Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Downtown Recruitment is a local staffing consultancy for Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, dealing with appointments in Commercial, Industrial and Catering. Example areas they cover are Office, Sales, Marketing, IT, Engineering and Warehouse. They assist applicants seeking permanent, temporary and contract jobs through their main office in Thame. They were founded in 1986 and their team has a combined experience of more than 30 years.
109 High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DZ
Ellerker Sence Recruitment's founders have an excess of 50 years of combined recruitment experience. This boutique agency offers retained search, contingent recruitment, executive placement, and exclusive search solutions. They have successfully made entry to executive level placements in sectors including Retail, Tech, Sales, Financial Services, Insurance, Hospitality, and more.
Unit 11, Holts Court, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DA
Constellation, a trusted recruitment solutions provider, deals exclusively with the Catering & Hospitality, Culinary & Kitchen, Facilities & Cleaning, and Food Service sectors. Their expertise covers employers across the UK and Ireland, and they source candidates on a flexible and permanent basis for various assignments. These include Chefs de Partie, Cleaners, Event Staff, Kiosk Staff, Kitchen Porters, Restaurant & Bar Managers, and Sous Chefs.
37 Ailsa Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1QJ
Hospitality Search International operates from multiple locations, including in the UK, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Established in 1995, the company works with hotels and restaurants, recruiting for Management, Heads of Department, Corporate and Assistant roles.
4th Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
MDIS Recruitment handles Health & Social Care, Catering & Hospitality, Domestic, Building Constructions, and Transportation roles. They work with private and public clients alike, delivering to both permanent and temporary requirements. They cover all Boroughs in London and offer 24/7 services. Supplying staff daily, all their consultants follow the REC Code of Professional Practice.
652 Leyton High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6RN
Susan Hamilton is an agency based in London that is an expert in the following core areas: Accountancy & Finance, Business Support, Corporate Hospitality, HR & Internal Recruitment, Parliamentary Employment, and Sales & Marketing. However, they also deliver permanent, temporary, and contract solutions to almost every industry sector in both the public and private sectors including Healthcare, Construction, and more.
21 Great Chapel Street, Soho, London, W1F 8FP
Based in Cheltenham and founded in 2001, RE: Recruitment provides staffing solutions to businesses across the Midlands & South West. The company specialises in providing contract, temporary, and permanent staff in the following industry sectors: Warehousing and Logistics, Hospitality and Catering, Agriculture and Horticulture, Food Processing, Security, Technical, Commercial, and Training.
Manor Park Place, Rutherford Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9TU
A Defence and Security-focused talent sourcing company, Benchmark Search places personnel in an array of appointments at all levels. Working across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia, they also cover Hospitality & Retail, Infrastructure, and Law sectors. With a team based in London, the firm aids in filling various roles, such as general management and senior-level assignments.
33 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
The McNair Partnership is a UK and EMEA recruitment agency. They have divisions dedicated to the Financial Services, and Oil & Gas markets. They also cover Hospitality, Construction, Law, Security, Real Estate, Sports, and Sales. The McNair Partnership has been operating for more than 26 years.
Kingswick House Kingswick Drive, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7BH
Hirecracker specialises in a variety of industries including Legal, Customer Service, Health & Safety, Hospitality, Logistics, Transport, Office & Admin, Print & Packaging, Retail, Sales, Sports, Tourism, and HR. Established in 2020, their client base has grown to include companies such as Sykes Cottages, Claims Consortium Group, Iceland Groceries, Wren Kitchens, and DX Delivery. They have offices across Chester, London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
58 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NP
Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd is a multi-sector supplier of personnel to various permanent, temporary, and contract positions across the UK. They have been delivering candidates to a broad range of sectors, including Education, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Non-for-Profit, Retail, Hospitality, & Leisure, and Social Housing for over 12 years. Blue Octopus was recognsed as Best Online Candidate Experience by the Onrec Awards in 2019.
Octo House, 2 station Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3HX
Autus3 Ltd specialises in Finance recruitment, supporting companies from various markets, including Media, Technology & Communication, Hospitality, Property & Professional Services and Healthcare. Following their director's almost 15 years of experience, they were formed in 2022, in Soho, and have since been reaching out to prospective permanent and interim staff, analysts, controllers and more up to managers, directors and c-suite officers.
Level 3, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Angel Recruitment caters to the Hospitality & Catering, Business Management & Administration, Facilities & Industrial, Social Care, and Managed Services industries. They feature the Angel Academy of Excellence (AAEE), which ensures their candidates are well-trained. Established in 1965, they have offices throughout the UK located in London, Essex, Kent, Hampshire, and North East England.
4 Union Street, London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1SZ
Storm Recruitment has been in the industry since 1975, covering junior and graduate-level roles through to senior management and executive vacancies within the Commercial, Engineering & Technical, Industrial, Accountancy & Finance, IT, Technology, Construction, and Hospitality markets. They are based in Swindon and caters to the Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Berkshire areas as well.
27-28 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5NS
PDR Group, taking pride in having over 30 years of recruitment knowledge, assists commercial and industrial institutions in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London in their staffing requirements. They work on permanent and temporary assignments in accounting, construction, engineering, HR, IT, operations and other fields. They are located in Tunbridge Wells and have a client catalogue that includes Cuisine Studios, Re-Go Autoparts Ltd and Infor.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
Mise en Place has been bridging employers and professionals in the Catering and Hospitality sector across the UK and abroad since 1997. From their Central London office, they have placed candidates in a wide variety of permanent roles such as Food Retail Outlet Managers, Bar Managers, Events Managers, Head Chefs, Chef Consultants, Hotel Managers, Sous Chefs, and Operations Managers. Mise en Place is an independently-owned recruitment company.
50, Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair, London, W1K 3QT
Ellis Mack is an agency that provides workforce solutions in the fields of Catering and Hospitality, Construction, and Retail. The agency is based in Glasgow. They offer temporary and permanent vacancies for roles such as Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Kitchen Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Events Manager, Lead Host or Couple / Operations Manager, and Chef De Partie.
The Centrum Building, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G1 3DX
Varang Recruitment Solutions works within the Health & Social Care, Catering & Hospitality, and Business Support sectors. Some roles they fill include Practice Nurse, Cook/Chef, Cleaner, Recruitment Consultant, Support Worker, and Health Care Assistant. The company is based in Slough.
268 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX
Arc Hospitality Recruitment hires Event staff throughout the UK. Founded in 2008, their applicant database consists of 10,000 contacts and the majority of their clients are now working with them long-term. They have served Liverpool FC, Knowsley Safari Park and Sodexo. Their headquarters is in Liverpool and they have 6 other offices nationwide, including one in Edinburgh.
Suite 106, Guildhall Building, 12 Navigation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4BT
Chefs and Events Staffing specialises in filling long-term or permanent vacancies within the Hospitality and Catering industries. They supply Head Chefs, Sous Chefs, Hostesses, Waiting and Relief staff to local companies of all sizes in Hampshire and surrounding areas through their offices in Portsmouth and Southampton.
Arena Business Centre, Threefield Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3LP