FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
ETA Services & Pricing (Updated) Base Rates: - Servers: $75/hour - Bartenders: $80/hour - Door Personnel: $70/hour - Security: $75/hour - Cleanup Crew: $65/hour - Photographer: $100–$150/hour (includes editing) 🌸 Vendor Services (Booked w/ ETA Staff) Florist or Floral Cart Service: $100–$250+ (Must be booked with at least 1 server. Pricing depends on floral size, delivery needs, and setup.) Private Chef: $500 flat rate for 2 hours (Includes 1 private chef + 2 servers. Additional time: $80/hr chef, $70/hr per server) Dessert Cart: Starting at $100 (Includes display, setup, and gourmet desserts. Must be booked with at least 1 ETA server.) Full-Service Catering: Custom pricing (Tell us your guest count, cuisine style, and dietary needs — buffet, passed apps, plated meals, etc. Must be booked with at least 2 ETA staff.) Full Planning: $1,200 base (for up to 75 guests) +$23 per 5 guests over 75 Example: 100 guests = $1,315 Partial Planning: $600 base (up to 75 guests) +$23 per 5 guests over 75 Day-Of Coordination: $500 base Increases depending on guest count, venue size, complexity, and setup hours Average range: $500–$750 Event Design & Styling (Optional): Starts at $600 Adjusts based on guest count, design complexity, setup time, and number of custom installs Medium: $700 | High: $850–$1000+ Event Assistants (Setup & Breakdown): Base fee: $400 (covers the full assistant team) Assistants are assigned based on guest count, venue size, timeline, and decor needs Stationery & Signage (Optional): - Custom quotes based on number of signs, type, and total guest count Starts at $75 (welcome signs) and can range to $300+ for full signage/stationery sets 5% sourcing fee added to all custom design orders Travel / Delivery Fee: $75 per 30 miles from Long Island (rounded up) Discounts Available - 10% off for weekday events (Mon–Thurs) - Bundle 6+ staff (any combo) and get $50 off your total! We’re still a small, business based on Long Island, so we price with care — always fair to our crew and friendly to your event budget :)
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It’s super simple: just fill out your Thumbtack request. Once we have your details, we aim to confirm your booking within 24–48 hours, often sooner!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Sophia Brice holds a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, a bartending certification, and over 8 years of hands-on hospitality experience. Samara, her younger sister and co-founder, has 3 years of experience in event coordination & hospitality and has worked dozens of events. Together, we’ve built a strong team based on reliability, real-world training, and high standards.