Party help (food and beverage service) and staffing coordination for private events, large and small. I have been trained by, and I have worked with, Paula LeDuc of Emeryville; Blue Heron Catering of Oakland; Now We're Cooking of San Francisco; & Grace Street Catering of Alameda. Through various staffing agencies, I've served at a wide variety of private and corporate events. I worked for three years as Event Manager with a San Francisco caterer. Currently I am an Event Coordinator with an event rental company in Oakland. My services include up to one hour of free pre-party telephone consultation to go over the details with you: what you may need to rent, the appropriate quantity of food and beverages, etc. I can get you a discount on rentals & delivery, and I'll pick up ice for you on the way to your party. All for no extra charge. I can assist you with: * shopping * food preparation * rental pickup & return * bar setup; bartending * buffet setup & carving * passing appetizers * seated (table) service * tea & coffee service * cleanup & bussing And if you need a larger staff than just one person, I can put together and manage a crew of excellent servers—people with whom I have worked many times. I will consult with you to determine the appropriate number of servers for your event.