Private Dining — Myrtle Beach

Turn your vacation into a luxurious event.

Private chef. Craft bartender. Professional server. We cook, serve, and clean up — so your family shows up and enjoys the moment.

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✓ Background checked
✓ Vetted & verified
✓ We handle the cleanup
How it works

Two sides. One seamless experience.

For Hospitality Pros

Pick your gigs. Set your rate.

  • Create a profile with your specialties, experience, and bio
  • Browse a calendar of upcoming events in your area
  • Choose which gigs fit your schedule and pay expectations
  • Build a reputation with ratings and repeat clients
For Clients

Post your party. Pick your pro.

  • Post your party: date, time, guest count, budget, meal type
  • Receive interest from qualified hospitality professionals
  • Review profiles and select your favorite pro
  • Pay a one-time $49.99 booking fee and get your Booking Confirmation & Event Details
  • Coordinate directly with your pro — no middleman
Before the Event

SidePlate helps you prep for success

Great events start with great conversations. Here's what clients and pros should align on before every gig.

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For Clients

What to Discuss With Your Pro

  • 👥Guest count + dietary restrictions/allergies
  • 🍳Kitchen setup — oven, grill, counter space, cookware
  • 🍽️Service style — plated or buffet?
  • 🛒Groceries — pro shops or you provide ingredients?
  • 💰Budget — food costs vs. pro service fee
  • 🕐Timing — start time, serve time, schedule constraints
  • 🧹Cleanup expectations — what's included?
Post Your Party →
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For Pros

What to Discuss With Your Client

  • 👥Confirm guest count + allergies or dietary needs
  • 🍳Kitchen equipment — what's there vs. what you bring
  • 🍽️Service style — plated, family-style, buffet, passed apps
  • 🛒Who buys groceries? Get the budget upfront.
  • 💰Agree on your rate before the event — get it in writing
  • 🕐Arrival vs. serve time — how much prep do you need?
  • 🚗Parking situation at the venue?
Up Your Game 🔪
Aprons, chef coats & more — at your next gig.
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Who's on SidePlate

Every role your event needs

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Private Chefs

From beach house breakfasts to multi-course dinner parties. Browse by cuisine, specialty, and experience level.

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Servers

Professional service for intimate dinners, weddings, corporate events, and everything in between.

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Bartenders

Craft cocktails to keg taps. Find bartenders who match your event's vibe and drink program.

Local Partners

Your event, powered by local vendors

SidePlate pros work alongside the best local businesses in Myrtle Beach. Click any category to browse vetted vendors near you.

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Vacation Rentals

Beach houses and venues with full kitchens ready for private events

Venues
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Culinary Schools

Professional kitchens and instructors for team dinners and classes

Education
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Florists

Centerpieces, tablescapes, and seasonal arrangements for every occasion

Flowers & décor
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Photographers

Capture every course and moment — event and food photography

Photography
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DJs & Entertainment

Sets the mood for dinner parties, beach gatherings, and private events

Entertainment
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Party & Equipment Rentals

Tables, chairs, tents, and chafing dishes delivered to your door

Rentals
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Bakeries & Desserts

Custom cakes, pastries, and sweet finishes from local bakers

Baked goods
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Liquor & Wine

Curated pairings and craft selections for your bar program

Beverages
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Butchers & Seafood

Premium cuts, fresh-caught local seafood, and charcuterie boards

Meats & seafood
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Event Venues

Banquet halls, rooftops, and private dining rooms across Myrtle Beach

Venues
Browse All Partners →
The opportunity

Myrtle Beach first. Then everywhere.

Thousands of vacation rentals. Hundreds of restaurants with talented staff looking for side income. A beach wedding every weekend. The Grand Strand is where supply meets demand for private hospitality. We're starting here because the need is obvious.

$18B+
US hospitality staffing market
20M+
Vacation rentals in the US
15M
Restaurant workers nationwide
#1
Gap in private event staffing

Restaurant people deserve better side gigs. Event hosts deserve real talent.

SidePlate exists because the best chef for your vacation house dinner is already working five minutes away. They just need a way to find you.

Launching Soon in Myrtle Beach

Work with SidePlate — for businesses

Whether you're a hotel, corporate dining facility, event venue, or staffing agency — SidePlate connects you with vetted, professional culinary talent on demand.

  • Corporate dining & catering staffing
  • Venue & hotel culinary partnerships
  • Advertising & sponsorship opportunities
  • White-label & co-branded programs

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