Hospitality temp agency — back-of-house cover for UK hospitality
BOH-focused: kitchen porters, pot-wash, plate-up runners, cellar, banqueting cover. Vetted, payroll-employed, no agency lock-in.
Most hospitality agencies prioritise FOH placements because the margins are bigger. We do the opposite — BOH is our core. Kitchen porters, pot-wash, plate-up runners, cellar staff, banqueting cover and event KP teams across London and major UK cities.
Every visit, every time.
- ✓Kitchen porters (Level 2 Food Safety, kitchen-experienced)
- ✓Pot-wash and plate-up runners
- ✓Banqueting and event BOH cover (5–50 operatives)
- ✓Cellar staff (heavy lifting, drinks rotation)
- ✓Linen and stillage runners
- ✓All payroll-employed by us — single invoice
From enquiry to sign-off.
- 1. Brief your need
Tell us role, shift times, expected duration. We confirm availability and rate.
- 2. Vetted operatives sent
All operatives arrive vetted, kitted, and briefed. Single-shift, multi-day or rolling cover all possible.
- 3. Weekly invoicing
Timesheet signed by your duty manager, weekly invoice from us. No hidden fees.
£22–£44/hr outside London · £24–£52/hr in London · Kitchen porter, waiting and bar staff from £22/hr (£24/hr London); commis chef from £24/hr (£28/hr London); chef de partie from £29/hr (£34/hr London); sous chef from £36/hr (£42/hr London); head chef cover from £44/hr (£52/hr London). All-in including PAYE, NI, holiday pay and pension.
Prices shown exclude VAT. London rates apply within the M25. All other UK cities use standard rates.
Get a fixed-price quoteFrequently asked questions
Do you cover FOH as well as BOH? +
Our focus is BOH — we partner with specialist FOH agencies if you need waiters or bar staff. For BOH, we are direct.
Can you cover a full banqueting event? +
Yes — 5 to 50 BOH operatives, with an on-site lead. Event coverage across hotels and corporate venues nationwide, weekly.
Are operatives employed by you or self-employed? +
PAYE-employed by Mr Kitchen Porter. No umbrella companies. No IR35 risk.
How is this different from a kitchen porter agency? +
Kitchen porter agency covers one role specifically. Hospitality temp agency covers the wider BOH set — KP, pot-wash, plate-up, cellar, event cover.
Do you cover Manchester or Birmingham? +
Yes — both are live, along with London, the Home Counties and 17 other UK cities including Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bristol.
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Same-day quotes across London and major UK cities. Most hospitality temp jobs scheduled within 48 hours.