Hospitality talent, on your terms

The best chefs, servers, and bartenders for your next event

SidePlate connects restaurant professionals looking for extra gigs with clients who need hospitality talent for private events, vacation houses, and special occasions.

2 sides
One marketplace
You pick
The gig, the pay, the schedule
Direct
No staffing agency middlemen
How it works

Two sides. One seamless experience.

For Hospitality Pros

Pick your gigs. Set your rate.

  • Create a profile with your specialties, experience, and bio
  • Browse a calendar of upcoming events in your area
  • Choose which gigs fit your schedule and pay expectations
  • Build a reputation with ratings and repeat clients
For Event Clients

Post your event. Find your crew.

  • Describe your event: dates, roles needed, budget, and special requests
  • Receive interest from qualified hospitality professionals
  • Review profiles, specialties, and past ratings before selecting
  • Save favorites and reach out directly for future events
Who's on SidePlate

Every role your event needs

👨‍🍳

Private Chefs

From beach house breakfasts to multi-course dinner parties. Browse by cuisine, specialty, and experience level.

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Servers

Professional service for intimate dinners, weddings, corporate events, and everything in between.

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Bartenders

Craft cocktails to keg taps. Find bartenders who match your event's vibe and drink program.

The opportunity

Myrtle Beach first. Then everywhere.

Thousands of vacation rentals. Hundreds of restaurants with talented staff looking for side income. A beach wedding every weekend. The Grand Strand is where supply meets demand for private hospitality. We're starting here because the need is obvious.

$18B+
US hospitality staffing market
20M+
Vacation rentals in the US
15M
Restaurant workers nationwide
#1
Gap in private event staffing

Restaurant people deserve better side gigs. Event hosts deserve real talent.

SidePlate exists because the best chef for your vacation house dinner is already working five minutes away. They just need a way to find you.

Launching in Myrtle Beach