Language is part of hospitality
When guests come from several countries, staff should explain the programme, venue and practical details in clear English.
This creates confidence for guests and reduces pressure on the organiser, especially at conferences, receptions and international dinners.
Cultural awareness matters too
English is only one part of the task. Staff should also understand formality, distance, humour and service expectations.
Describe languages, guest profile, setting and concrete tasks so the requirements can be included in the brief and written offer.
Use an English brief
For international events, we recommend a short English brief with timeline, roles, contacts and special guest needs.
It makes the team more independent and keeps service consistent for every guest.
Compare staffing choices with transparent figures
These four-hour examples use DKK 170 hourly wages, 12.5% holiday pay, the applicable service fee and 25% VAT. They show the cost of a chosen team, not the number of staff required for a particular guest count. The fee includes transport and coordination.
| Team × hours | Fee / staff-hour | Total incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 4 | 95 kr | 5.725 kr |
| 10 × 4 | 69 kr | 13.012,50 kr |
| 50 × 4 | 39 kr | 57.562,50 kr |
Make your brief specific
Write arrival, the main service periods and closing as separate tasks. Allocate responsibilities between venue, kitchen, organiser and staff; a waiter booking does not automatically include cooking or technical production. Choose your own roles and counts, or ask us to help clarify them.