On January 29, 2021 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that assuming New York State's COVID-19 infection rate stays on its current trajectory, indoor dining in New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity on Valentine's Day. The reopening will be subject to strict state guidance, which can be found here.

The Governor also announced that marriage receptions will be able to resume in accordance with state guidance on March 15. Events must be approved by the local health department. There will be a 50 percent capacity limit and no more than 150 people can attend the event. All patrons must be tested prior to the event. 

With this in mind, we are ecstatic at the notion of events and more dining on the horizon! And with the warm weather just around the corner, venues and locales with outdoor spaces are the perfect option. And when hospitality staff is needed, our servers / waitstaff, bartenders, porters / cleaners, greeters, directional staff, catering captains, venue managers, cooks / culinary staff - and more - are ready for action!

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Have the details of your wedding changed due to the pandemic? Is it now more do-it-yourself? Are you overwhelmed by the constantly changing guidelines? The Tapuz team of service staff is here to assist!

Over the last couple of months, many weddings have either been postponed or cancelled— but love should not be cancelled!

If you are still racking your brain trying to come up with a new plan for your big day, a Minimony or Micro Wedding might be something to consider! According to The Knot, a Minimony is a small ceremony which can include up to 10 people (with social distancing) plus any vendors that you require. Many couples have been choosing to have  a Minimony, followed by what's called a Sequel Wedding next year, which would be the original dream wedding you were planning pre-pandemic. Another option we like is the Micro Wedding. A Micro Wedding consists of 50 guests or less — think of it as a traditional wedding, but just with a more intimate setting.

Our Event and Service Staff can assist with DIY events, with setting up decor, cleaning up before, during and/or after the event, greeting, guiding and serving guests, creating your signature cocktail for your special day (our Bar Captains are happy to take the lead on this!), and much more. As an additional note, our team will be following all CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of you and your guests. Whatever it is, we are here to help make your special day unforgettable and stress-free!

During this time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are able to provide support staff for your specialized personnel needs over the course of the various phases of reopening and beyond - throughout New York City and the Tri-State area (New York / New Jersey & Connecticut).

The range of staffing options includes:

Ushers / Directional Staff / Greeters / Street Team / Social Distancing Ambassadors: Staff members who assist with greeting, guiding, directing and informing guests and customers, as per client and onsite manager directions.

Supplemental Staff for Retail Stores: To assist with organizing store displays, restocking, greeting customers, processing phone or website orders and in-store purchases, working as cashier.

Supplemental Staff for Bars / Restaurants: Bartenders / Servers / Waitstaff: Setting up and breaking down of seating and tables for outside dining; packing take-out or to-go meals, making deliveries; Back of house / kitchen staff for breakfast, lunch or dinner service; Prep cooks.

Cleaning / Housekeeping / Porter Staff: To clean / sanitize / disinfect front of house, back of house / kitchen, inside / outside, residential homes / house cleaning or commercial spaces.

Culinary Staff: Kitchen staff for food prep for boxed lunches, catering, bars, restaurants, cafes / coffee shops.

Catering Staff: Front of House / Back of House: For Drop-Off, Deliveries, Set-Up, Breakdown.

Our hospitality and service staff are here for you during these reopening phases and beyond.

Stay safe and healthy! We look forward to seeing you soon!

In honor of #tablescapetuesday, we would like to take a moment to give praise to our detail-oriented service staff, who meticulously manicure and maintain table settings, buffet stations and bars throughout all of their shifts around the New York City and tri-state area. Whether it is a catered wedding with table service at a Brooklyn venue, a fundraiser in a Queens loft, or a corporate luncheon in midtown Manhattan, hats off to our hardworking staff who know that attention to details will add that final touch of perfection to any event!

Our event staff and entire team wish everyone Happy Holidays and look forward to an exciting year ahead, serving events throughout New York City, New Jersey, Long Island & Connecticut! ​

When we receive positive feedback we like to share as we do take great pride in providing top-notch hospitality service staff to our clients for their events. Many thanks to our Fairfield, Connecticut event planner colleague! We are thrilled to hear these kind words about our servers and bartenders. We are inspired for future events. See you next time!