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Corporate Events & Galas Staffing at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Operational Proof: 188 Events Successfully Staffed

701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
4.7 (1,382)
9.5k+ staff hours
Waterfront Modern Historic Skyline View AV Equipment Dance Floor

We staff pre-show plated dinners and post-concert sweets service in the Mezzanine and West Wing Outdoor Lounge. Our team manages the entire flow, from passed hors d'oeuvres to final teardown.

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Venue Features

Verified venue information

Other / Performing Arts Center
Max Capacity
2,442 guests
Indoor/Outdoor
2,442 in / 2,000 out

Venue Policies

Catering: In House Only Bar: Venue Bar

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Venue Overview

Discover the Long Center, a sophisticated public venue ideal for plated dining with passed hors d'oeuvres, full bar service, post-event sweets, culinary support, and cleanup. Server-focused teams averaging 7 staff deliver professional black-and-white service during peak September-November seasons.

Moderate security, required check-in, and high demand ensure seamless operations for medium-scale events, with flexible spaces like Mezzanine, West Wing Outdoor Lounge, and Kodosky Lounge accommodating diverse receptions and dinners.

Key Features

  • • Pre-show plated dining
  • • Post-concert sweets service
  • • Formal, uniformed staff
  • • Multi-floor service (Mezzanine, Outdoor Lounge)
  • • Parking coordination

Performance Intelligence

Verified operational data

Team Continuity
99% Elite
Senior Captains Lead Every Shift
Efficiency
1:55 Opt.
64% Leaner
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Logistics
Standard Logistics
Easy load-in access
Demand
0 /100
Good availability.

Service Intelligence

Lead Captain's Note

"Strict professional attire in black and white polishes every event; arrive 30 minutes early for multi-floor garage parking."

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Operational Nuances

Plated service paired with passed apps in a public venue supports mixed tipping; certifications preferred for high-demand loads.

Performance Data

Verified Analytics
Experience

We've Done This Before

Every dot below is a real event we've staffed at this venue. Not estimates—actual deployments with real guests and real results.

188
Events at This Venue
This data powers our staffing recommendations—so when we suggest a team size, it's based on what actually worked here.
Rhythm

We Know When It Gets Busy

After all those events, we've learned this venue's rhythm. The darker the square, the more events we've worked. You'll want to book early for the hot months.

🔥 Busiest Months
November, October, September
This helps us staff up for busy seasons—and helps you book before our best people are spoken for.
Execution

We Show Up Ready

Experience pays off at crunch time. Our team consistently arrives before guests do—giving us time to handle surprises so you don't have to.

91
Min. Head Start
avg. before guests
Staff Arrival
Guest Arrival
Optimization

Getting Better Every Year

We track our efficiency ratio (Guests per Staff Member). A rising line means we're handling more guests with the same team—saving you money without sacrificing service.

Higher lines = More efficient staffing (better value for you).

Local Knowledge

Logistics Maps

  • • Parking: Garage
  • • Security: Standard
  • • Complexity Score: 6/10

The Culture

  • • Pace: Moderate
  • • Team Size: Small
  • • Environment: Mixed
  • • Consistency: High

Event Scale

Smallest Event
20 guests
Based on historical events
Maximum Capacity Verified
2,442 guests
Venue-reported capacity

Kitchen Capabilities

  • Kitchen Staff Required: Yes

Historical Staff-to-Guest Ratios

Event Type Servers per Guest Bussers per Guest Events Analyzed
Dinner 0.019 0.000 9
Reception 0.011 0.000 9
Wedding 0.014 0.000 3
Private Party 0.029 0.000 2

Services We Provide

Plated Dining Passed Hors d'oeuvres Post-Concert Sweets VIP Reception

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Venue Staffing Intelligence

Avg Team Size: 7 staff
Efficiency: High
Based on: 188 events

This venue shows consistent staffing patterns. Our predictions are highly accurate based on extensive historical data.

Event types based on 188+ events at this venue

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Venue Status

Verified Venue
Operationally Vetted
188
Verified Events
Apr 2025
Most Recent

Booking Velocity

Current Activity Low Velocity
High Demand
Status
0%
Velocity
Stable
Trend
Good availability with shorter notice. Often accommodates last-minute requests.
High demand this weekend 85% demand

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Plan Catering at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Your favorite Austin restaurant, professionally served.

Skip the traditional caterer. We pick up food from any restaurant you choose and provide full professional service - setup, buffet management, plating, and cleanup.

  • Food from any restaurant
  • No food markup - pay restaurant direct
  • Full buffet or plated service
  • Setup, service & cleanup included
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Catering at The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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The Long Center for the Performing Arts

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