Your events team, without the headcount.
The Host Office plans and runs corporate events for NYC startups, law firms and finance firms. One event or a whole year of them — you get a seasoned events lead, on call when you need one.
Somebody has to plan the offsite. It shouldn't be your Chief of Staff.
At a growing company, events land on whoever is closest: the Chief of Staff, the Head of People, an office manager, or the founder. They already have full-time jobs.
A full-time events hire is a big commitment for a team that needs four great events a year. The Host Office is the in-between: senior event planning on a project or retainer basis, so every event gets done right and nobody's real job slips.
Two ways to work together
Start with one event. Most clients keep us on once they see what it's like to not plan their own party.
The Project
One event, done beautifully.
- Holiday party, offsite, launch or milestone
- Venue sourcing and negotiation
- Vendors, catering, AV and run of show
- On-site management, start to finish
The Retainer
Your fractional events lead.
- A set number of events each quarter
- Annual events calendar and budget
- One point of contact for every vendor
- Priority dates and planning support
From the all-hands to the after-party
Team offsites
Strategy days and retreats in the city or a short drive out of it.
Holiday parties
The one night a year everyone remembers. Planned so it actually feels like a party.
Client dinners
Private rooms, thoughtful seating and a guest list that does business development for you.
Launches
Product launches, funding announcements and new-office openings.
Recruiting events
Candidate nights and intern programs that make people want the job.
Founder gatherings
Dinners and salons for VC firms, portfolios and founder communities.
Conferences
Booth presence, side events and hosted dinners around the big industry weeks.
Milestones
Anniversaries, partner promotions and the moments worth a toast.
Built for teams that move fast and host well
Startups
Seed through Series C companies that just raised, are hiring fast and don't have an events person yet.
Law firms
Firms that need polished client events and recruiting season support without growing their events team.
Finance & venture
Funds, banks and VC firms hosting LP events, portfolio dinners and investor gatherings.
Four steps, zero spreadsheets for you
Intro call
Fifteen minutes on what you're hosting, who's coming and what it needs to accomplish.
Proposal
A clear plan with venue options, budget and timeline. No surprises later.
Planning
We handle venues, vendors, invites and logistics. You approve the big decisions.
Event day
We run the room. You get to be a guest at your own event.
Hi, I'm Morgan.
I've spent 10 years planning corporate events inside law firms, including Kirkland & Ellis and Weil, Gotshal & Manges. I know how these firms work, what their clients expect, and how much a great event does for a team, a brand and a hiring pipeline.
I started The Host Office for companies that need that experience without a full-time hire. You get a senior events lead who knows New York's venues and vendors, and who treats your event like it's her own name on the invitation.
The Host Office is a sister company to The Wilson Co.
Tell us what you're hosting.
Holiday party, Q1 offsite, client dinner series — book a quick call and we'll come back with ideas, a timeline and a budget.
Send an inquiry