Be a Guest at Your Own Party.
The Art of Effortless Entertaining.
Find a Hosting AssistantThe Art of Effortless Entertaining.
If you'd rather be at the table than at the sink, that's reason enough.
For Every Table You Set at Home.
Booked in minutes. Handled all night.
- Choose Your HelpersSelect the number of helpers and the hours you need.
- Send a RequestTell us the date, time, and what you need help with.
- We ConfirmWe check availability and text you once it's confirmed.
- Enjoy Your EveningWe'll take care of the dishes and kitchen details, so you can spend more time enjoying your guests.
- Request sentMon
- ConfirmedTue
- Helpers arrive4:45 PM
- Evening ends9:00 PM
Simple, by the hour.
Your helper's rate plus a booking fee, shown before you send. Helpers keep 100% of their rate.
Example bookingFamily dinner · 2 helpers
- 2 helpers × 3 hrs × $26
- $156.00
- Booking fee
- $27.60
- Total
- $183.60
You're not charged when you send a request. Any extra time is charged at the same hourly rate.
Set Your Rate. Choose Your Schedule.
Join for free, set your hourly rate (minimum $20/hour), and choose when you're available. Apply to join our community of hosting assistants.
- Free to Join
- Set Your Hourly Rate(minimum $20/hour)
- Choose Your Availability
- Keep 100% of Your Agreed Pay
Questions, answered.
Can't find what you need? Contact us.
How Do I Find and Book a Hosting Assistant?
Browse available hosting assistants in your area, compare their hourly rates and profiles, and choose up to 4 who best fit your needs. Select your date and hours and send a booking request. We'll check with each assistant and text you their answer. You'll see the cost before you send your request.
How Are Our Hosting Assistants Verified?
We take safety and trust seriously. Each hosting assistant verifies their identity with a government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport), which our team checks against their photos, and confirms their phone number. You can also review their profile before booking.
What Can a Hosting Assistant Help With?
We help make hosting easier. Services may include washing dishes, clearing and resetting the table, light food and beverage service, and tidying the kitchen. Share your needs when submitting a request so you and your assistant can agree on the details in advance.
How Much Does It Cost?
Hosting assistants set their own hourly rates, ranging from $20–55 per hour. Bookings have a 2-hour minimum per assistant.
Your total depends on the number of assistants you choose, their individual hourly rates, and the number of hours booked. A booking fee is added and displayed before you submit your request.
You'll pay for the hours reserved, even if your gathering ends early. Need extra time? You can request additional time in 30-minute increments at the same hourly rate.
Can I Cancel My Booking?
You may cancel your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the booking are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the reserved assistant pay.
If you cancel after the scheduled start time, or if your hosting assistant arrives at the agreed location and cannot reach you or access the home, the full reserved service amount may be charged.
If your hosting assistant cancels, you will not be charged. We'll do our best to help you find another available assistant.
What Do I Need to Become a Helper?
To join Host with Mila, you must:
- Be 18 years or older.
- Have a valid US mobile number for phone verification.
- Be located within our service area (New York City and the tri-state area).
- Submit at least 2 clear photos of yourself.
- Provide a driver's license or passport for identity verification.
- Set your hourly rate between $20–55 and select your availability.
Sit down. We've got the dishes.
Browse helpers for free. No account needed until you send a request.