Welcome to Hire A Host
Hire A Host is a leading event planning, event management and catering company in the Twin Cities. We seek to continually raise the bar in the special events industry. Dedicated to providing our client’s a stress free experience from beginning to end, we pride ourselves in our ability to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships
Long-time customer, Heidi, shares her experience hosting parties with Hire A Host.
Client Testimonial
“It’s a joy. It brings back the joy of entertaining. I can’t put a worth on that, because I used to be frazzled worried about the guests coming in and the way you guys come in: You greet my guests if I’m not there. You take their coats. You know what to do with the appetizers. It is so wonderful. I used to all this myself. I’d be up until two in the morning. I’d be exhausted before the party, after the party and for the next week, literally. And to wake up and have your garbages emptied, your powder rooms cleaned, your dishes cleaned and put away…it’s a huge relief. The servers are welcoming, it’s like having an extension of me. But the feedback I get is just that everything is done top shelf. They just don’t ever quit talking about it. They’re always like, “Oh, you have the best parties”. And I just want to say “Well, that’s because I have help.” Because I couldn’t do this without Hire A Host, I couldn’t… There’s just too many details. There’s too many facets of it. And I couldn’t coordinate it all on my own. I get to relax. I finally get to enjoy my parties.”
-Heidi K.
Our Services
Waitstaff & Bartenders
Our highly acclaimed waitstaff and bartenders are experienced event professionals with specialized training in the art of hosting. We are experts in food prep, plate presentation, tablescaping, decor, flow, and time management. Our hosts are kind, intelligent, well groomed, articulate, proactive, and passionate about making your event a success!
Catering
Choose one of our many catering options including 1) Our own Olivia’s Organic Café sourcing local, organic, and non-gmo ingredients 2) One of our many catering partners, 3) Highly praised private chefs, 4) You provide the food and we prepare and serve it.
Full Service Liquor
Our mixologists are ready to delight you and your guests with their mastery of bartending and passion to serve. We are committed to early set up, beautiful bar presentation, engaging and friendly bartenders, and perfectly crafted cocktails.
Event Planning
Hire A Host event planners are masters of event logistics, branding and design, as well as crafters of guest experience. Our highly acclaimed wait staff and bartenders, boutique catering options, and full service liquor catering along with a dedication to superior customer service sets us apart from other event planning companies and makes Hire A Host the perfect partner for your next event.
Rentals
Renting from us is stress free and easy! We will help you figure out exactly what you need, coordinating colors, patterns and textures that give your party depth and style. From tablescaping with luxurious linens and exquisite serving pieces to dramatic lighting and statement decor, you can count on us to bring charm and ambience to your event.
Reviews
Wedding
"Hire a Host helped us from beginning to end with our wedding...Gail was our wedding planner and helped with ideas, suggestions and kept things on track for us. She was patient with our process and helped us create a magical evening for us and our guests! ... Shawna was amazing behind the scenes in making sure our invitations, programs, menus etc were all done to perfection and on time! ... We would highly recommend Hire a Host... they always deliver above expectations..."
James A.
Corporate
"Katie and her team were excellent for our Post Holiday Celebration. Everything from menu selection to entertainment was handled perfectly. I will definitely use Hire a Host again!!!"
Patrick Sutter -
President & General Manager - BORTON VOLVO
Private Parties
"We've 'Hired a Host' for several small parties at our home, they are awesome. Like really awesome. Lets us enjoy time with our guests and not be hosting, getting the door, refilling food, cleaning up, etc. They are totally on top of everything, professional, fun, friendly, just outstanding. Highly recommend!"
Tom F.
Melanie Vejdani
Founder & CEO
Hire A Host (Est. 1996)
Olivia’s Organic Cafe (Est. 2019)
I started Hire a Host 28 years ago because of my love for entertaining. There is something magical that happens when we gather friends and family in our homes to celebrate. Unfortunately, oftentimes we are so busy during the party that we don't have time to actually enjoy our guests or the lovely party that we took months planning.
Hire a Host was created to solve that problem. With experienced hosts and bartenders who have love in their heart and are there exclusively to take care of you and your guests so you can relax and enjoy your own party.
Our professionally trained staff will answer the door, take coats, offer guests drinks, do last minute food prep, set up your buffet or serve a sit down dinner, butler pass appetizers, wash dishes, take out the garbage and leave your kitchen spotless so you can enjoy your own party.
You can provide your own food and dishes or we can cater the food and serviceware for you.
Here's to enjoying your own party!
- Melanie
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