If you’re looking for a way to spice up any occasion and make people smile, why not surprise them with something unexpected? People of all ages love surprises for a variety of reasons, and these reasons can range from sentimental to exhilarating. Whether you’re hosting an event or simply want to bring joy to someone’s day, consider adding a surprise to make a lasting impression.
Surprises are thrilling because they often come out of nowhere. What could be better than an unexpected surprise from your friends? Few things evoke a rush of excitement quite like surprises do. An unexpected singing telegram, an amazing party for your best friend, or even an unexpected bouquet of flowers gifted on a special day can have an incredible impact on a person’s mood and outlook.
Do people like surprises?
Surprises can be incredibly meaningful. Receiving a special surprise from someone important to you can show them how much they mean to you and the effort that you put in to make them happy. No matter the size or grandeur of the surprise, it’s the thought behind it that counts the most. Any gift you give to someone with the intention of bringing them joy can have an incredible impact.
Surprises don’t always have to be tangible. A surprise doesn’t have to be a physical thing, it can also be a surprise date night or a surprise dinner outing. Even if a person doesn’t always like surprises or it makes them uncomfortable, it can still be an evidence of your effort and love.
The reward of a good surprise.
The reality is that the person or persons who initiated the surprise can equally get a feeling of happiness knowing that their good-intentioned surprise was well-received! Seeing that moment of elation can be priceless!
The beauty of surprises is that they can range from the most grand occasions or even the smallest gestures, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Making someone feel special and thought of is one of the greatest gifts anyone can receive and surprise can hit people in a different way as per their expectations. So, this time surprise your loved ones with something special to bring a smile to their face.
Are you planning a corporate event? If so, you’re probably asking yourself what you can do to make it truly stand out. You’ve already got the basics sorted – like the perfect venue and the most delicious catering – but you want people to have something to talk about for months to come. The answer? A singing waiters show.
A singing waiters show can take your corporate event to the next level. Imagine the surprise of your attendees when, during the main course (or while your guests are eating their desert), a few of your event waiters break out into song! It’s the perfect way to surprise and entertain your attendees, adding that extra bit of amazing to your corporate event.
Singing Waiters Surprise
Singing Waiters shows come in different formats, depending on the style and scale of your event. If it’s a smaller, more intimate occasion, why not hire live musicians to get the party started? And for larger events, you could book a larger vocal group to really WOW your guests.
When booking your Singing Waiters show you might want to inquire about the range of songs available, as well as other special requirements – do they need an elevated performance area or props, for example? Can the show be customized to meet specific time constraints? Some acts also offer custom songs, so you could request a medley of your guests’ favorite hits.
You could even work with the performers to surprise a key representative at your event. Imagine the delight of your colleague when the waiters start singing their favorite tune and they’re standing right next to them!
Whether you’re planning a large corporate occasion or a smaller gathering, a singing waiters show is sure to electrify the atmosphere and provide lasting memories for your attendees. It will provide the most amazing entertainment and have your guests talking about it for weeks to come.
If you’re looking for something truly special for your corporate event, why not consider booking a singing waiters show? It’s an economical way to add some wow-factor and is sure to have your guests talking.
Corporate Event Entertainment
Contact us today to find out more about our Singing Waiters services and how we can help make your event truly amazing!
As a business, you know that initiatives and events are essential to keeping your employees engaged, healthy and motivated. On the other hand, your guests likely appreciate live entertainment that is both creative and engaging. With so many creative options out there, it can be hard to pick the right entertainment for your next corporate event.
That’s why we’ve put together some thoughts as to why live entertainment is essential for corporate events.
First and foremost, live entertainment keeps your guests engaged and entertained. When guests are having a good time, they’re more likely to stay until the end of the event, and even afterwards. This encourages them to communicate, socialize, and collaborate.
Second, live entertainment makes your event more special. When guests see performers up-close and personal, it creates a more intimate atmosphere. Imagine performers interacting with your guests and sometimes including them in the show? You could also get a live celebrity. This option can really add excitement and mystique to your event.
Finally, live entertainment is affordable. No one likes to spend money mindlessly, which is why hiring a talented and engaging live act is such a great option. Plus, there are so many great entertainers that will work with your budget, it’s hard to go wrong.
We all struggle with the question, “What can I do to make this event memorable?” In your search for ideas, you may have found yourself surfing the web, just to find the usual magicians or DJs. You could go with the uninspired, traditional choices, or, you could surprise your guests and make for an unforgettable event with singing waiters. While you may not have realized it, singing waiters are the perfect surprise entertainment for any occasion. And, to highlight just how perfect they are, we’ve compiled five events that you never thought to use singing waiters:
Wedding Receptions
Aside from the beauty and magic of the vows, we all know that one of the best parts of a wedding is the reception. The reception is the time everyone – mom, dad, grandma, third cousin twice-removed – get together and cut loose in celebration of the newlyweds. However, sometimes guests need a little budge, and singing waiters are the best way to invite your guests on to the dance floor.
Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties
Send your best friend off to married life in style with a light-hearted serenade. Choose the performance style, song, and number of performers that come to sing the soon-to-be bride or groom. This surprise will shock your loved ones in the best way possible and kick the night off right. Bonus for us, if there is one thing a singing waiter loves to do, it’s to entertain with a serenade!
Corporate Events
Most people dread corporate get-togethers. Due to that necessary work-talk, it can be difficult to get your colleagues and staff engaged. Singing waiters often specialize in custom corporate entertainment that lightens the mood and results in higher engagement rates among attendees.
Graduation Party
Graduations parties signify the end of a long, sleep-deprived era – which means it is time to celebrate the future. The recent graduate will never forget the surprise when their seemingly shy waiter starts singing “Schools Out” by Alice Cooper. Not a Cooper fan? No worries, singing waiters like The Amazing Waiters offer customized performances, which means you could have Frenchy from Grease sing “Beauty School Dropout!”
Holiday Party
Holidays are a time for wonder and cheer – and that is exactly the gift that singing waiters give. There is nothing better for the holidays than a room full of people smiling while they try to figure out if this performance is really happening. So, want to give all of your guests an amazing gift during your holiday party? Done! After chatting up your guests, have your waiters burst out into a choreographed production of your favorite holiday song – we recommend “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
Using talented singing waiters is the best way to host an unforgettable event. Whether you want to invite your guests to the dance floor, boost productivity, or simply share some smiles and make some memories, singing waiters are the ultimate in unique, surprise entertainment. As the ultimate name in surprise entertainers, The Amazing Waiters offer fully customizable experiences to provide you with a performance that exceeds your dreams and expectations.
According to cheesesociety.org, “AFFINAGE”, is a French word that comes from the French verb Affiner, which comes from the Latin “ad finis”, meaning “towards the limit”….
Really, there are NO limits to this show…
And, with our most recent corporate party we did that and more this past weekend at the Sheraton, San Diego in San Diego, California. In the words of Eagle’s band member, Randy Meisner, we managed to “take it to the limit”-it’s what our client wanted and that’s what he got.
“Affinage” in this case, was our most recent international corporate client. Rooted in professional hair care and salons, we were honored to put on a show for such creative industry people. This particular evening culminated meetings, sessions and business discussions. The show was a perfect closing to a productive weekend for our clients, bringing levity and music to a multi-national audience.
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MULTI-CULTURED AUDIENCES REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION
Not only is language a possible barrier but cultures and traditions vary too. This is all very important when deciding on any kind of entertainment options available for these kinds of events. Our client was very happy to find us, knowing that we have extensive experience in global entertainment, having our roots firmly in European-styled entertainment such as the brand we now serve to our corporate clients in the US markets.
CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT
Many of our clients are corporations and sometimes have very specific criteria under which we must construct a show, that’s not only compliant but effective and entertaining. We thrive in this environment. We love working with our corporate clients and this was no different. Understanding that an international brand has its own specific needs, made us a good fit for this event-a win-win.
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Affinage wanted the full complement for their attendees. And that’s what they got. We were able to bring our two most seasoned guys and because our client trusted us, he allowed us to bring our girl fav, Kara to add a second layer of surprise to our show as our third singing waiter, making a stunning appearance as Marilyn Monroe, personified. We won’t divulge how that was accomplished here but know that all the men in the audience will remember her for some time…
The Amazing Waiters X3 – three amazing singers
IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT ENTRANCE
“Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my closeup.” Unfortunately our camera didn’t get a little closer…but HEY! We’re a surprise. Here is one our waiters stumbling (willingly) through his opening song. AWKWARD…as it’s designed to be.
PUSHING ENTERTAINMENT LIMITS
Considering that every one of our singing waiters shows are unique and specially-written, we always strive to make every performance better than the one before. It’s what drives us to make our corporate client’s number one but keeps us on our toes. It’s what makes this kind of entertainment fun for us…and when we are having fun, we know your guests will too. It’s quite infectious. Even if our clients hire us for a “repeat” performance a year later, we always are able to throw a considerable wrinkle and even change the show completely, if needed. It’s what makes us the most unique corporate entertainment act in the United States.
Corporate Entertainment at its best
Want The Amazing Waiters at your business meeting or function? Call us. Tell us what you’re thinking. We’d love to hear from you! (619) 356-5478.
The Amazing Waiters were recently in Indianapolis, Indiana for a first…a ladies Tea Party/luncheon with a most gracious hostess and a chef that knocked this ladies party out of the park.
Our First Tea Party
Stemming from “old school” tea from across the pond, this Americanized version was complete with American Singing Waiters surprising the ladies with a surprise of holiday warmth through song and a few laughs.
Surprises are a two-way street
This was a prime example of our waiters being surprised. Being the servers of surprise, we often don’t know who many of our guests are or at who’s residence we are performing at. This was such the case. Upon arrival we were updated as to where we were…this particular event was at the lovely estate of Cindy Simon Skjodt. Mrs. Skjodt’s father was the creator of the modern mall (think “The Mall of America” and you’ll be on track), Melvin Simon. A most lovely home and a perfect setting for a holiday party, our surprise was most pleasant.
Ready to ride in Santa’s Sleigh?
Holiday warmth through entertainment and song
As most of our singing waiters shows, our reveal or rather our performance begins from the moment the guests arrive with our two waiters attending to the guests along with the actual catering staff that was on-site. Serving a few drinks, talking with the guests as a waiter would, the two waiters then segued into their show with some fun deception and planned snafus which added to the realism of the performance, all the while keeping the guests guessing as to what was happening was actually “real”. The first waiter revealed he could sing with “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, an Andy Williams holiday classic which got the attention of the ladies and garnered a most hearty response from them. The surprise show continued with some fun banter between the two waiters culminating with the duo singing above the guests on the balcony as they were enjoying their tea, singing “My Favorite Things”, from the musical, “Sound of Music“. Afterwards, of course, we informed the ladies that we were not waiters but entertainers posing as waiters-a gift from the lovely host to her guests. Happy Holidays! And, thank you for having us!
Small Party Entertainment Stays Intimate
Many of our smaller parties don’t require large or intrusive production (sound equipment, etc.). Many times, we are able to bring our own “in-house” sound enhancement which is PERFECT for parties or get-togethers of under 50 guests. We are always happy to discuss these options for any regional event that may have space requirements if at a private residence, restaurant, or even a small banquet room. Every amazing waiters show is scale-able and adjustable in regards to timing, length, content and even musical vibe. Every show is customized.
Singing Waiters in Indianapolis
We’ve been making more and more appearances in the Indianapolis area this past year and enjoy each and every visit. Let’s make this trip again very soon.
For more information on The Amazing Waiters specialty surprise entertainment, please call, 855-899-7701 or visit our website, amazingwaiters.com
This past weekend, we had the pleasure to sing at the Highland Park Country Club in Highland Park, Illinois. Gerald, who was celebrating his 80th birthday, had a couple of surprise singers (us) posing as waiters and entertaining family and guests, alike.
This particular event had our “1+1 Show”- 1 Guy and 1 Girl singing classic hits from several generations that included, Fly Me To The Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, and more modern songs like Not for the Life of Me from Thoroughly Modern Millie.
If You’re Celebrating your 80th Birthday
As of today, 80 year olds are considered “The Silent Generation“. But, in this case, this group was hardly “silent”. A great bunch of people that were very generous with their kind words and open hearts.
The surprise that no one know about
We enjoy singing at small parties. Everyone is usually there to celebrate something. Even though we’re a surprise, we know that we’ll have fun because of that. Bringing levity and great music to parties is usually a win-win for everyone. And, this was no
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different. The minute we started singing, guests began singing along to the familiar songs. A great byproduct of our live shows!
Music speaks to everyone
There is no surprise that music has no barriers. People respond to singing.
Thank you, Alex! I’ll take Surprise Waiters for 600…
It this even possible? Can three performers surprise and entertain six hundred unsuspecting guests effectively? Why yes. Of course, we can! And that’s what our surprise waiters did recently in the awesome city of Indianapolis, Indiana for a great group of independent cable visionaries that were convening on the city for brainstorming and networking sessions.
As we do, when a client decides to have The Amazing Waiters for their event, large or small, we begin gathering information about their party. Everything from time lines to possible themes and even special VIPs or guests that may be attendance. Once we have all necessary information, we begin tossing ideas back and forth with the client regarding how and where the special show will happen during the event. During this phase, we discovered something interesting-something that took us back to our roots…when we entertained guests in Europe many moons ago…
The 3rd Singing Waiter Appears…the trifecta!
SOUP COURSE PRESENTATION
Our clients are awesome. We love it when they have crazy or unorthodox ideas about their event. We love it when they like to integrate our surprise shows within these fun ideas. And voila! This was one of those moments. Our client wanted to introduce the first course (the soup course) with a parade of waiters marching out, single file and serving the guests. Our client wanted to know if we, as waiters could perform our surprise show during this time. And of course, this course was PERFECT because, as mentioned earlier, we used to do this very thing as the original singing waiters act in Europe and it was high time we dusted off one of our signature songs that would be singularly appropriate for this presentation. Be Our Guest from “Beauty and the Beast”. We would sing the song while the parade of service staff entered the room with the soup. PERFECT!
Post show posing in the lobby.
Surprise Waiters can get your attention
It’s hard to get 600 people to stop talking…especially when it’s a lowly waiter at a microphone on a large stage…
But that’s why our client hired us-we specialize in how to get people’s attention. James, our general manager (and former singer with The Los Angeles Opera), who himself has performed over a thousand singing waiters shows, took 600 boisterous entrepreneurs on a musical journey, while the hotel wait staff seamlessly served the enthusiastic guests. The presentation ending with a thunderous standing ovation (OK, the end of the song DID include two guys doing the song’s signature kick line).
Just when you think you’ve seen it all…
Our third waiter, a fabulous Soprano, surprises both men with the Broadway hit, “Don’t Rain On My Parade” from the musical Funny Girl, made famous by Barbara Streisand. Things got crazy from there. But, we won’t divulge that information as what happens in Indianapolis STAYS in Indianapolis! Needless to say, our three amazing surprise waiters tirelessly worked the room and hopefully left no one feeling lonely (even in a room of 600 people)!
Here’s a snippet of the sound check.
Thanks for a fabulous time!
#TAW
For more information on our surprise waiters’ shows, call 619-356-5478
Conan o’ Brien once said in an interview, “Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” That statement couldn’t be truer for these Hollywood celebrities who once worked tirelessly as waiters or waitresses to make ends meet.
If you need a little bit of inspiration to work harder and look towards the ‘bigger picture’ here are some of the most revered Hollywood celebrities that started their professional lives waiting tables.
Chris Rock
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Chris Rock is one of the most successful comedians in America. After working as a standup comedian in small bars, he became a regular on Saturday Night live in the early 90s. After that, he landed big movie roles in Down to Earth, Head of the State, and Grown Ups. Today, he ranks as the 5th Greatest Standup Comedian in a poll conducted by Comedy Central. He was also voted 9th in Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in 2007, and again 8th in the 2010 list of the Greatest Standup Comic Ever.
Before he became successful, Rock was a server at the Red Lobster — an American restaurant chain headquartered in Orlando, Florida. There isn’t much information about Rock’s life as a server but one thing’s for sure: his hard work was a stepping stone to where he is right now.
Chris Pratt
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To film and comic book fans, he is Star-Lord of the massively successful Marvel movie franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy. He also played Owen in Jurassic Park’s sequel, Jurassic World.
Pratt is one of the highest-paid Hollywood celebrities today. According to Forbes, Pratt now earns $13 million annually. His charisma has been well received by the superhero community, earning him the nickname “MonkeyBoy”. Pratt’s popularity has reached new heights due to his role in the franchise and his face is even see on the relatively new Jurassic World slot game on Slingo along with the faces of his fellow cast members. Pratt helped Jurassic World earn a massive $1.672 billion from movie sales according to Box Office Mojo.
Before Pratt became an international success, he lived out of a van while serving food at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. — a restaurant that was born out of the success of the iconic movie Forrest Gump. He was so poor at one point that he used to eat the restaurant’s leftovers. But if anything, this only helped him on his way to achieving greatness. Check out his interview below about his life as a server.
Russell Crowe
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Russell Crowe made his mark on the big screen when he played General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 film Gladiator. He won an Academy Awards for Best Actor, a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, an Empire Award for Best Actor, and a London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.
As if those achievements weren’t enough to set him up for life, he also starred in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Les Misérables, Man of Steel, and Noah. His works have earned him several tributes, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Before he reached notoriety as an actor, he used to work as a server at a diner in Sydney, Australia. However, due to his quick temper, the Australian actor has spoken at length about how he often got into arguments while waiting tables.
Jon Hamm
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Hamm made his movie debut in the space adventure movie Space Cowboys. He then furthered his career by playing a minor role in Kissing Jessica Stein, and finally got his break in the TV series Mad Men. His performance in the hit TV sitcom earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series in 2008, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2016.
Like the aforementioned actors in this list before him, Hamm lived with five other young actors and worked as a waiter to make ends meet. In an interview with People.com, he opened up about his life as a waiter and attributes this part of his life for making him the man he is today.
“Working in a restaurant is a good life lesson for anybody,” Hamm said. “My friend used to say no one should be able to work in Hollywood if they haven’t worked in a restaurant… you quickly learn what a difference a little bit of kindness and common courtesy can make for people.”
Lady Gaga
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Lady Gaga is one of the most influential performers around with a net worth of $275 million. She is associated with some of the most prestigious labels including Def Jam, KonLive, and Interscope. Her second full-length album titled Born This Way topped the charts in over 20 countries, selling over 1 million copies in its first week. Gaga also won a Golden Globe Awards in 2016 for her acting in the television series American Horror Story: Hotel.
Before Gaga enjoyed her Hollywood life, she was a waitress at a diner in Manhattan. With the money that she got from waiting tables, she used it for recording.
If you have a dream, don’t give up on it! These celebrities certainly didn’t, and look at where they are right now. Work hard, be kind, and amazing things may just happen to you soon.
Last Minute Wedding Entertainment with Singing Waiters
Help! I need last minute entertainment for my wedding!
As a bride and groom, wedding planner or party planner, this verbalization will force almost anyone affiliated into a cold sweat.
Last week, we received a call from a bride-to-be in Costa Mesa, California, saying those very words.
Choices In Last Minute Entertainment
For whatever reason, these things happen. And, when it does, it can be a scary situation. As a person searching for entertainment for one of the most important days in a person’s life, everything becomes amplified 100Xs. It almost becomes life and death. Choose incorrectly, and well, it’s documented forever in the wedding photos or worse yet, wedding video.
Having been there hundreds of times (entertaining for other peoples’ wedding receptions), we understand and we were happy to do everything we could to make this particular bride’s special (last minute) day, that much more memorable.
Unique, Fun and Engaging Wedding Entertainment
“Our bride was looking for something unique, fun and engaging…I think we delivered on that”. In the end, we provided our two amazing singing waiters show, which entertained reception guests and wedding party in a way only The Amazing Waiters can do-through a uniquely-written script, intricately woven with a wide-range of music, which in included Broadway, Jazz (Rat Pack) and Pop (yes, it’s rangy) and it’s what we do best. “This little gem touched on several musical tastes…including the Rat Pack/Sinatra-styled music which the Father of the Bride loved (he’s Italian!), and Pop music that the newly-weds gravitated to)”. All-in-all, guests loved the variety and of course, the surprise that we packaged it all up with.
We wish you all the best!
The Amazing Waiters
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Need last-minute entertainment for your wedding reception or party? The Amazing Waiters have over 15 years of surprise entertainment experience, having entertained tens-of-thousands of party-goers across the US. Call us today for a hassle-free consultation for the best unique entertainment. 855-899-7701
