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Hire A Host

Buying Services, Entertainment/Parties, Catering Service,

About us

Hire a Host is an award winning Minneapolis event planing and staffing company. We specialize in event planning, event management, full service liquor catering, menu creation and catering, rentals, decor, and our highly acclaimed hosts and bartenders.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
29 years of experience

Services we offer

We offer full service event planning, full service liquor catering, partial event planning, hosts and bartenders for hire. Hosts will set up (tables, chairs, linens, buffet, etc.) serve (butler pass, get drinks for people, replenish the buffet or serve sit-down dinner, etc.) and clean up (pick up dirty plates/glassware, wash dishes, take out garbage, wipe down counters, gather rentals together, etc.).

Services we don't offer

NA

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • PayPal
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
5.012 Reviews
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Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews
Laura K.
Jan 2018
5.0
Buying Services
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Our party went flawlessly. I originally hired Hire-A-Host because when I put out several inquiries, they responded promptly and answered yes to every question I asked. Their reviews were great, and they were very professional. I hired them to help with our office holiday party, which consisted of about 80 people with a catered meal and open bar. My contact person at HAH, Katie, spent a lot of one-on-one time with me, including an on-site visit to our party venue beforehand (which happened to be the party room of a condo). HAH provided bartenders, decorating, arranging appetizers and desserts (I had already hired my own caterer or they would have done that as well). They arranged delivery and pick-up of rental tables and chairs, as well as tablecloths, champagne glasses, wine glasses, etc. They contacted my caterer and worked with her to ensure all the bases were covered. They coordinated our champagne toast. The decorating was amazing! But the best part was that I was free to enjoy the party - they handled everything. The party went smoothly without a hitch or a glitch. I can't say enough good things about this place! They weren't cheap, but they did work to stay within the budget I provided. I will definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone!

Phyllis D.
Jun 2017
5.0
Buying Services, Catering Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
They dug right in, got everything set up, arranged, heated and cut, and then they worked continually (as in non-stop) the entire evening—replenishing the table, opening and pouring more wine, even walking through the party with coffees and cake squares. I actually got to enjoy the party, talk to the guests, even dance! And their clean up and packing up was so well done, that I woke up the next day, and instead of spending several hours clearing and cleaning, I had the day free!! We had great professionals to manage the party. Tabitha and Tiffany were super. Both my husband and I had a wonderful time in our ow house because of HAH. And the menu suggested by HAH was perfect! Everybody loved the tortellini, the grilled veggie platter, the stromboli—it was all yummy and a very sumptuous buffet. I highly recommend HAH.
Response from Hire A Host
"[Member Name Removed], thank you [Member Information Removed] much for such a beautiful review! This is what fuels our passion for the work we do! You made our day! Best Always, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Bobbi K.
Aug 2016
5.0
Buying Services, Entertainment/Parties + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9
Melanie, with Hire A Host, was so easy to work with. They are the exclusive caterer of Cossetta's Eventi food, but I am so glad we had the opportunity to work with them. They helped us make a ton of decisions and were available to answer questions all the time. We usually received a response to emails within hours, and often within minutes. They were really flexible, coordinating even other vendor's food that we added to the evening, such as DQ cakes and some food we had purchased ourselves for snacks. They also were great at the last minute; when we realized, on the day of the wedding, that we didn't sponsor any non-alcoholic drinks, she provided us with several different options and made something wonderful work. All day everything was so professional and wonderful with them.
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! What a sweet review! It was a pleasure to work with you!!! Best, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Johanna B.
Aug 2016
5.0
Buying Services
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went well without any hitches. Pleasant experience and no drama.
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you for the nice review, [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate it! Best always, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-004"

Kate M.
Jul 2016
5.0
Entertainment/Parties
Yes, I recommend this pro
$265
1.     On a scale from 1 to 10 what would you rate our service? 10
2.     What could we do to improve that score? nothing I can think of
3.     Any other comment, observation, or request?   Keegan was very professional and did a wonderful job!
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate the kind review! Best always, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

James A.
Jul 2016
5.0
Buying Services, Entertainment/Parties + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
1. On a scale from 1 to 10 what would you rate our service? 10



2. What could we do to improve that score? Nothing



3. Any other comment, observation, or request? Always a pleasure to do business with Hire a Host!
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We're excited to be planning your wedding! Best always, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Laurel B.
Jun 2016
5.0
Buying Services, Entertainment/Parties
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600








 Merissa was amazing and appropriately take charge! Maria was quieter but a silent fabulous worker bee!
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! Best always! Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Laura L.
Jun 2016
5.0
Buying Services, Catering Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
This was the 2nd year we used Hire A Host to organize our event and the event & service was a 10!. Absolutely loved it and working with them.
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! We love working with you! Best, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Mary U.
May 2015
5.0
Buying Services
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Great !!

When setting up the project with the owner of the company it was all done very professionally and thoroughly.  We discussed in detail what was needed and what the layout of the party would be which helped with identifying any tasks I maybe hadn't thought of.  I felt very confident that I understood what services would be provided after we talked through the plan.  This was a last minute decision on my part to hire somebody to help with this party and I am so glad I did it and my experience was very very good!

The helper (Mallory) did not arrive on time because she had an incorrect address for our home (her mistake) but she called well in advance to let me know her problem and was only a few minutes late.  Once here she was very professional and competent with performing the duties I needed:  manage the flow of food, beverages, garbage, etc in and around the kitchen; circulate throughout the home to take used plates, glasses, etc to the garbage; made sure the powder room stayed picked up and generally helped with setting out the food and circulating the food.  No food prep was required.  Several of the guests commented on what a great job she did and a few asked for her contact info.


Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! Best, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Meghan P.
Sep 2014
5.0
Buying Services
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Hire A Host
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! Really appreciate the kind review! Best, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Dara N.
Aug 2014
5.0
Buying Services
Yes, I recommend this pro
$645
I can not say enough wonderful things about our hostesses. They were professional, efficient and beyond helpful. They were on time for our event. They set up a beautiful bar and were wonderful and efficient in their service. I had many guests compliment on their excellent service and take their business cards for their personal events. I was extremely proud of the special touch they added to our wedding. I will hire them again!

Response from Hire A Host
"[Member Name Removed], thank you so much for such a sweet review! It was a pleasure working with you! Best always, Melanie Vejdani Hire a Host 952-426-2004"

Virginia N.
Jun 2012
5.0
Buying Services, Entertainment/Parties + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
They were good. We used them for 4 hours in the evening and they charged by the hour. We would use them again.

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FAQ

Hire A Host is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hire A Host accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, PayPal, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Hire A Host offers free project estimates.

No, Hire A Host does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Hire A Host does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Hire A Host offers emergency services.

No, Hire A Host does not offer warranties.

Hire A Host offers the following services: We offer full service event planning, full service liquor catering, partial event planning, hosts and bartenders for hire. Hosts will set up (tables, chairs, linens, buffet, etc.) serve (butler pass, get drinks for people, replenish the buffet or serve sit-down dinner, etc.) and clean up (pick up dirty plates/glassware, wash dishes, take out garbage, wipe down counters, gather rentals together, etc.).

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