Emergency kitchen porter cover — most shifts filled within 2 hours
KP no-show 90 minutes before service? Call us. Emergency cover is what we are built for.
Emergency KP cover is what we are best at. Our overflow pool is held specifically for shifts that need to be filled in hours, not days. UK-wide cover, weekend availability, no premium for evenings or weekends after the first emergency charge.
Every visit, every time.
- ✓Same-day cover — most shifts filled in under 2 hours
- ✓24/7 booking line including weekends and bank holidays
- ✓Operative arrives kitted and ready to start
- ✓Single shift, full week or rolling cover all possible
- ✓No long-term commitment
- ✓No-show replacement within 1 hour if our operative fails to arrive
From enquiry to sign-off.
- 1. Call the emergency line
Phone or message at any hour. We confirm availability within 30 minutes — usually faster.
- 2. Operative en route
Our operative is en route within an hour, kitted in non-slip kitchen shoes and uniform.
- 3. Shift handover
Briefed by your duty chef. Timesheet signed at end of shift. Weekly invoice.
£26/hr outside London · £31/hr in London · Same-day emergency kitchen porter cover from £26/hr (£31/hr London), 4-hour minimum. All rates are all-in — PAYE, NI, holiday pay and pension included.
Prices shown exclude VAT. London rates apply within the M25. All other UK cities use standard rates.
Get a fixed-price quoteFrequently asked questions
How quickly do you actually fill an emergency shift? +
Median fill time: 90 minutes. 80% of emergency bookings are confirmed with an operative en route within 2 hours.
Is there a minimum shift length? +
Emergency cover has a 4-hour minimum charge. Standard non-emergency cover from 3 hours.
Do you cover weekends and bank holidays? +
Yes — our emergency line runs 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays. Sunday and bank holiday rates apply.
What is your no-show rate? +
Below 1% across our standard pool. Our emergency overflow pool has a 0% no-show target — operatives are paid a standby retainer to be available.
Can I move from emergency cover to a regular arrangement? +
Yes — most clients start with an emergency booking and move to weekly contracted cover within a month. Rates drop to standard once you contract.
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