Buff butler meaning
and different types of buff butlers

Which type of buff butler are you?

three hunky buff butlers in white aprons

Open to so many interpretations, knowing what a buff butler is, what it means to be one and hire one is a must if you’re going to do it right.

There are many types of events where organisers hire butlers in the buff.

So whatever type of party you’re planning make sure that you get the best buff butler that it deserves.


Butlers in the buff meaning

Most of us have an idea what the meaning of a buff butler is. Yet most of don’t have an idea that they can provide so much more.

It’s important to know what they can do and provide before hiring.


What is a buff butler?

A buff butler is someone who serves at a party wearing very little. They wear novelty uniforms like a small apron covering their modesty and a bow tie with cuffs.

Despite the name, buff butlers are not necessarily semi-naked and can even dress up in many different uniforms.


What does “buff” mean?

Buff can mean two things. It can refer to the butler as being semi-naked or buff can mean they are muscular.

Therefore, the meaning buff butler can be open to interpretation.

However, the term “butlers in the buff” is not open to interpretation as it means exactly what it says. Men who are butlers and serve at parties whilst being semi-nude or in others word “buff”.


Many names – for the same thing.

Buff butler, butlers in the buff, hunky butlers and party butlers – many different names for the same thing.

Attractive men, often muscular (but they don’t have to be), who serve drinks, food and partake in activities at events and parties.

They entertain, they get involved and make a difference to a party.

Often associated with hen parties, party butlers are now mainstream. They are hired for all types of parties and events – from birthday parties to business launches because they are versatile.


Hiring a buff butler

There’s more to hiring a buff butler than deciding that you want one at your party or event.

Hiring buff butlers comes with some decision as what you want them to look like, what you want them to wear and behave at your party or event.

There are butlers for every type of event – hen, birthday and private events.

Then there’s other factors like cost that come into making your decision.


Why do people hire buff butlers?

Aside for having hunky men in skimpy outfits serving drinks, there are other reasons why people book butlers in the buff.

Some people want to outdo their friends and family by throwing a party that is better than anyone else has thrown. Others hire them show off their wealth because buff butlers can be expensive.


Why men become buff butlers

Buff butlers can earn good money but that’s not the reason men become butlers in the buff.

The attention they get is often the main reason why.

But getting attention is not enough if other things (like the pay)



Being a buff butler – what it’s like.

The number of men becoming butlers in the buff across the UK is continuing to increase.

Although it seems like fun, its not for everyone and some people won’t like it no matter how much attention or pay they get.

The majority of parties will take place during unsociable hours.

As long as you know what’s it’s like before you become a buff butler then you more likely to enjoy it.


The conditions

The conditions in which buff party butlers work in are nothing to complain about.

Who wouldn’t want their workplace to be a party scene?

However, there are some conditions (parties and events) where the conditions may not be as favourable.

The noise from guests, music and hustle and bustle are the main conditions of work for buff butler.


The pay

The pay is good. And the more muscular you’re are the greater the pay you can get.

Buff butlers are in demand across the country throughout the year – while some months of the year are better than others.

With a high demand for buff butlers can get they pay they ask for – just don’t be too greedy.

You might be worth it but you don’t want to put clients off with too high a price.

The pay you get will be determined by the skills you can bring to the party and the types of events.

Private events such as business launch parties will often pay more but may expect you to have impeccable serving skills. A hen party on the other hand can pay better tips.

Buff butler cleaning and naked cleaning buff butlers will earn more, or have the potential to earn more, if they are willing to clean homes for clients.


More bookings

There are perks with being a buff butler that you may not have realised. Most butlers are booked for parties and events where alcohol is often flowing and people are in high spirits.

Being a muscular and handsome buff butler means you get the attention you deserve – and a chance to increase your social media following event more.

Word of mouth is still the best form of promotion and impressed guests will help spread the word.


Team work

Most butlers in the buff work in teams because they are often hired as a team. Some party organisers want more than one butler serving and entertaining at their party so will hiring multiple butlers.

This means that you will be working with other buff butlers can get the chance to meet new people as a result.

Some buff butlers offer their services as a team and so get to work with someone they chose to -like a fiend or gym mate.


The good things about being a buff butler

There are many good things about being a butler in the buff:

• The getting paid to party

• The attention of all the ladies (and men)

• Show off your flexing muscles

• Get out and meeting new people

• Work with other butlers – making new friends

• Have fun


The not-so good things about being a buff butler

There are also some not so good things:

• Drunk women trying to grope you

• Other men jealous of you

• Unsociable hours



Types of buff butlers

The type of buff butler you want to be – that is the types of services you offer and events you will serve at, will determine your sanitation.

Also, the type of butler you want to be will determine your success.

For some butler in the buff, they are happy doing on hen party a month.

Other butlers want as mush work as they can do at any type of event. Maybe you are somewhere in between.

There are many different reasons why men want to become a party butler.

The reason you want to become one will have a lot to do with what type of butler you will be and your goal.


What type butler in the buff are you?

If you decided that you want to become a buff butler and you have a goal – or a plan as to what it is you provide and how you will come across, then you will find yourself in one of the categories below.


The charmer

This type of buff butler uses his charming personality as he serves at the party. His interaction with people leaves guest wanting more.

The charmer is not necessarily the best looking of the other butler types but he doesn’t need to be.


The looker

These types of buff butlers are good looking and have the body to show off – any they know it.

They are highly sociable and often work in a team.

They prefer to serve at hen parties where they have lots of attention from women and where they also get involved in silly party games making use of their fun personalities.


The classic buff butler

Not so much buff but more butler. This type of buff butler means business.

They look more like a traditional butler – a well fitted suit, and immaculate looking.

Classic party butlers, like other buff butlers, are available for hire but these types of butlers work upmarket events and parties.

They have a good range of knowledge that makes them more suited to high class events - and added bonus.

Classic butlers are more likely to be hired for their attractiveness and knowledge unlike buff butlers who are usually hired for their looks.

You won’t find this type of butler at a hen party but more at a high-class business event or launch party.


The all-round party butler

Most party butlers fall into this category. This type of butler is willing to serve at any party or event.

They are handsome, knowledgeable and quick to learn anything that will entertain their clients.

An all-round party butler event does butler cleaning work and doesn’t mind working the party on their own.


The squad butler

This buff butler only works with other butlers.

They need their team mates to be their best as they might not have the full package –they may be unable to do things that their team mates can.

When starting off lots of buff butlers work with other butlers due to their lack of confidence and when they get some they start to work on their own. These types of butlers are mainly found at hen and birthday parties.


The wanderer

This type of buff butler works anywhere – in fact they prefer being hired by clients from locations that they travel to. They travel far and wide to clients’ parties and enjoy meeting new people.

These types of buff butlers really enjoy what they do and for them its not just about the money.


Not yet a buff butler – what type will you be?

Maybe you will be a mixture of some rather than one type of buff butler.


Still not sure ?
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