Free tool

    Event Rota Calculator

    Choose an event type, set your shifts and headcount requirements, and instantly see how many staff you need and what it will cost.

    Event Setup

    Loads typical shifts — customise below.

    1 day

    Shifts

    6h
    1h
    1h
    2h
    4h
    3h
    3h

    Labour Cost (optional)

    $

    Leave blank to skip cost estimation.

    Total staff slots

    28

    across all shifts & days

    Total person-hours

    90h

    staff × shift duration

    Est. labour cost

    add rate to estimate

    Staffing Plan

    ShiftDay 1Person-hours
    Venue Setup & Styling
    07:00–13:00 · 6h
    424h
    4 staff × 6h
    Guest Arrival & Welcome
    13:00–14:00 · 1h
    33h
    3 staff × 1h
    Ceremony
    14:00–15:00 · 1h
    22h
    2 staff × 1h
    Cocktail Hour
    15:00–17:00 · 2h
    48h
    4 staff × 2h
    Dinner Service
    17:00–21:00 · 4h
    832h
    8 staff × 4h
    Evening Bar & Dancing
    21:00–24:00 · 3h
    412h
    4 staff × 3h
    Pack Down & Bump Out
    00:00–03:00 · 3h
    39h
    3 staff × 3h
    Totals28 staff90h

    Shift Summary

    ShiftStaff / sessionActive daysTotal slotsPerson-hours
    Venue Setup & Styling07:00–13:00
    41424h
    Guest Arrival & Welcome13:00–14:00
    3133h
    Ceremony14:00–15:00
    2122h
    Cocktail Hour15:00–17:00
    4148h
    Dinner Service17:00–21:00
    81832h
    Evening Bar & Dancing21:00–24:00
    41412h
    Pack Down & Bump Out00:00–03:00
    3139h
    Total2890h

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