Need catering staff?
EXTRA's got
you covered.
EXTRA supplies experienced hospitality staff for caterers and large-scale productions. Flexible, used to working across venues, always presentable. Handpicked staff, all on payroll.
Every catering format. Every role filled.
From intimate corporate dinners to galas with hundreds of guests. EXTRA supplies the right people for every catering assignment — experienced, flexible and used to working across different venues.
Service staff
Experienced servers for dinners, buffets and receptions. Guest-focused, professional and comfortable with catering pace.
Dinner runners
Fast runners who plate out dishes, restock buffets and support the flow of large-scale dining.
Bar staff
Experienced bartenders for drink service during catering events. Presentable, high-volume ready and confident.
Runners
Energetic logistics staff bridging kitchen and floor at catering events. Fast, reliable and always in the right place.
Catering all-rounders
Versatile catering staff deployable across venues who understand the full catering process — setup to breakdown.
Kitchen support
Reliable kitchen staff for caterers: commis, dishwashers and prep staff to keep the kitchen running at full speed.
Catering runs on people.
We supply the right ones.
Caterers work across venues, under tight schedules, with high quality standards. EXTRA supplies staff who move with that — no hassle, no drama.
scale-up on demand
Scale up at any moment
From small dinner parties to events with hundreds of guests. EXTRA helps caterers scale quickly with staff who thrive under pressure.
personally screened
Handpicked. Every time.
Every staff member goes through a personal intake before working a single shift through EXTRA. We select on attitude, service and presentation.
across venues
Used to working across locations
Catering staff rarely work in the same place twice. Our people are mobile, adaptable and ready to hit the ground running at any venue.
reachable for planners
Always reachable
Outside office hours too. Our planners are available when you need to make a fast call.
average rating
Continuously rated
We collect client feedback after every assignment. Only staff who consistently perform well stay active in our pool.
freelancer risk for you
Zero compliance headache
All staff are on payroll and NEN 4400-1 compliant. No freelancer risk, no admin on your end.
Trusted by caterers and catering clients
What caterers say about EXTRA
"EXTRA always delivers reliable staff for our productions. They're used to working across different venues, ready to deploy fast and they understand the pace of a large catering shift."
Mark de Vries
Operations Manager
"When we scale up for large catering events, we call EXTRA. They get it — they deliver experienced people on short notice who fit right in with how we work."
Lisa Jansen
Event Manager
"The EXTRA team know their craft. They're presentable, service-minded and they know what they're doing. You can feel the difference in service quality straight away."
Sophie de Vries
Operations Manager
How EXTRA picks the right people
Catering staff need to adapt fast, work across different venues and still represent the brand. That's why we select rigorously.
Personal intake interview
Every candidate goes through a personal interview and assessment before working a single shift.
Rated after every assignment
Clients rate performance after each catering job. Only consistent performers stay active.
Presentation matters
Catering staff are close to the guest. We pay extra attention to presentation and service attitude.
Experience and adaptability
We look beyond the CV. Experience with different venues, high-volume events and fast setups counts heavily.
Every production better
than the last
After every catering assignment we measure how our staff performed. That's how we know who fits your type of production best — and who we prioritise next time.
Real-time data on all staff — including catering placements
We know exactly who performs best at which catering format
Scores, highlights, no-shows and shift history per person
How we select on proven quality per catering client
Dedicated teams that
know your catering
Many caterers work with recurring clients. EXTRA builds a dedicated core pool for your business — staff who know your workflow, your standards and your pace.
- Dedicated pool built per catering company, based on performance
- Staff know your workflow and quality standard
- Less briefing needed — they hit the ground running
- Higher quality through familiarity and continuity
- Staff tagged by specialty: catering experience, large groups, independent
Dedicated service team
Same service staff at every recurring event. They know your standard and pace — zero briefing needed.
Dedicated bar crew
A bar team that knows your drinks list, glassware and style. No introduction needed — just results.
Dedicated runners
Runners who know your logistics setup. Fast, reliable and always in the right place.
Dedicated kitchen support
Kitchen staff who know your setup and processes. Ready to start without onboarding.
Motivated staff deliver better catering
Motivated staff perform better. Our EXTRAATje rewards system keeps staff energised and engaged on every catering job.
Every shift earns points
Staff earn points per catering assignment. Strong performance on a big job earns bonus points.
More shifts, higher status
From Bronze to Diamond. More shifts at your company means higher status and stronger loyalty.
Less drop-out, stronger teams
Staff building points at your company want to come back. Fewer no-shows, more stable teams.
What your catering business gains from this
- Higher motivation because staff are working towards something
- Fewer no-shows because staff are building points
- Stronger teams through familiar, returning faces
- Better service through genuinely motivated staff
Frequently asked questions about catering staff
Yes. EXTRA has extensive experience with large-scale catering. From small corporate dinners to productions for hundreds of guests — we supply experienced service staff, runners, bar staff and kitchen support. Get in touch and we'll confirm what's possible.
In most cases we deliver suitable catering staff within 48 hours. Thanks to our pool of experienced staff, we can act fast on last-minute requests.
Yes. Many of our staff have extensive catering backgrounds and are used to working across different venues. They know the rhythm of catering: fast setup, efficient service and smooth breakdown.
Yes. We supply experienced service staff, dinner runners, runners and bar staff for catering assignments of any scale. Everyone is selected on catering experience, attitude and presentation.
Yes. EXTRA also supplies kitchen support for caterers: kitchen staff, dishwashers and prep staff to keep the kitchen running at full speed during large catering jobs.
Yes. EXTRA works with preferred pools. We build a dedicated core pool for your catering business based on performance — staff who know your workflow, your standards and your pace. Less briefing, more quality.
Get catering staff right now
Whether it's a one-off catering job or you need a permanent staffing partner. EXTRA delivers fast, flexible and reliable staff — experienced with large productions.