What kind of event? That's how many people.

Rule of thumb

Plated service: one waiter per 15-20 guests. Buffet: one per 30-40 guests.

Rule of thumb

Plated service: one waiter per 15-20 guests. Buffet: one per 30-40 guests.

Rule of thumb

Up to ten categories, one protocol hostess at the stage; above that, two.

Rule of thumb

One waiter per 15-20 guests, plus one or two to run the auction.

Rule of thumb

One welcome hostess per 10-15 VIP guests; for service, one waiter per 10 guests.

Rule of thumb

Two people per demo stand so they can rotate. Three if the day runs longer than four hours.

Rule of thumb

Two promoters per stop, plus a driver or loader to move the stand.

Rule of thumb

Two to four people on top of normal staff for launch day; typically half that from week two.

Rule of thumb

Two at once on a 6-9 sqm stand; one more per additional 15 sqm.

Rule of thumb

Two per gate for entry; for wristbanding, one person per 200 visitors of peak hourly footfall.

Rule of thumb

Two per gate for entry, one per stand for wayfinding.

Rule of thumb

One cloakroom attendant per 200 guests when the event closes at once. Two per gate on entry.