EXPERIENCE CURATOR TO FORMULA ONE • NBA • ARAMCO • GAINBRIDGE
We Design Events That Make People Whisper "Holy Sh*t"
Before the salad hits the table. Before the keynote takes the stage. Before anyone posts on LinkedIn. Your guests already know, this isn’t just another corporate event. This is the night that changes everything.
13 years of "how did they pull that off?" moments
From 8-person dinners to 2,000-guest productions
New Orleans magic, delivered anywhere
Zero cookie-cutter agendas since 2011
Your Event Isn't Just Competing with Other Events. It's Competing with Netflix, Kids' Soccer Games, and Every Other Reason to Stay Home.
Problem
The Slow Death of Corporate Events
You've seen it. Hell, you've lived it:
- Conference rooms that feel like conference rooms (even with "fun" decorations)
- Networking events where everyone's scanning for someone more important
- Company gatherings that feel mandatory because they are
- Big budgets producing even bigger yawns
The Hidden Cost:
While you’re serving rubber chicken and small talk, your competitors are creating experiences that actually move business forward.
They’re compressing six months of relationship-building into single evenings. Turning ‘let’s circle back’ into signed contracts. Building the trust that closes deals.
Agitation
Here's What Your Guests Won't Tell You
- I showed up out of obligation.
- I left early to catch up on emails.
- I can't remember a single conversation.
- Same venue. Same food. Same forced fun as last year.
They smile. They shake hands. They even thank you.
But they’re already planning their exit before dessert arrives.
Solution
Welcome to Clandestine
We don’t do events. We craft experiences that hijack attention, spark authentic connection, and create stories people tell for years.
Since that first legendary Jazz Fest surprise party in New Orleans, where cops “arrested” the birthday boy only to lead a second-line parade, where George Porter Jr. appeared like magic, where guests flew in from Stockholm without telling anyone, we’ve known one truth:
People don’t remember what you spent. They rememberhow you made them feel.
That's why:
- Barrigel went from begging people to attend to turning executives away
- F1 Miami's disaster turned into triumph (yes, we cooked in a closet)
- The French CEO who wanted to cancel extended the night by an hour
- NBA All-Star guests never knew the champagne wall arrived upside down
We find your red thread, that invisible line connecting your purpose, your people, and the transformation you’re after.
Then we weave it through every single moment and create the magic your event deserves.
Whether you need one strategic dinner or a thousand-person production, we start with the same question: What transformation are you after?
TESTIMONIALS
Real experiences, Real excitement
Our events don’t just happen, they create stories worth telling. Here’s what attendees and partners had to say
TESTIMONIALS
Real experiences, Real excitement
Our events don’t just happen, they create stories worth telling. Here’s what attendees and partners had to say
Gioia Shames
The NBA
Working with and hiring Clandestine to help produce and execute our reception was one of the best decisions we made while planning our event. They were extremely professional, organized, enthusiastic and prepared. With an abbreviated planning window they created unique and custom ideas to help bring our vision to life, managed all vendor logistics and communication, helped keep us to the agreed-upon budget and were extremely adaptable when needing to problem solve and find quick solutions. In hiring their team we were confident we could rely on them during our busiest time of year to stay on top of all of the details, help follow up with us to meet deadlines and not only get the job done but get it done in the best way possible. They exceeded all expectations – we couldn’t have been more impressed with their work and are extremely grateful for their time and services. They are an all-star organization!
Richard Weston-Smith
Teleflex
Clandestine did a FANTASTIC job – frankly, they blew the effing doors off (to quote Michael Caine) and we LOVE them. Supreme client service, backed up with edgy creative, solid event management and a great sense of humor. There is not a curved ball they cannot catch! I could not recommend them more highly. Thanks to Chrisy, Kelley (and Steve in the shadows) for all you do for us. We love you! Here’s to the next one!
Tynise Jones
Orano
CLANDESTINE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! If I could give them a 10 star review I would. Kelley and Steve are very professional and easy to work with. They go above and beyond in all that they do. They put together a work event for my company at the Orpheum Theater; the place looked magical. We had over 200 guest and they all mentioned that this is a night they would never forget.
With less than a week to finish planning a corporate retreat in New Orleans, I happened across Clandestine Events and reached out to them to see if they could help. Clandestine’s Kelley Troia was a miracle worker. She listened closely to my requirements, put together a custom plan and went to work. Somehow she managed to galvanize an incredible assortment of joy makers. They not only provided the best team-building activity for my group at Music Box Village, but they orchestrated a truly magical experience that bonded us as a team and created wonderful shared memories. These people know what they are doing and they are the best at it. I cannot recommend them enough.
Our Services
Executive Dinners
One strategic evening that moves business forward
The one dinner that changes everything.
Where six months of ‘relationship building’ becomes three hours of real connection.
No small talk. No awkward moments. Just the right people having the conversations that matter.
Investment: From $10,000
Turnaround: As fast as 7 days
Summit Prototype Playbook
Turn generic offsites into experiences people actually want to attend
Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, high-stakes offsite, or cross-functional summit, get our proven framework that turns obligatory attendance into genuine anticipation.
Includes everything from pre-event communications to our “surprise every 30 minutes” timeline.
White Glove Event Production
From offsites to brand launches, we handle everything
For teams who don’t have time to piece it together. We design high-stakes experiences that drive alignment, loyalty, and results. From 10-person offsites to 500-person summits, we handle everything from strategy through execution.
This is full Clandestine magic, nothing left to chance.
Scope: Executive retreats, leadership summits, VIP dinners, investor events
Scale: 10 to 500+ attendees
The Moment You Know
You know that moment when you walk into an event and immediately feel it? The energy is different. The details whisper luxury. The conversations flow without effort. Everyone seems to be exactly where they want to be.
That’s not luck. That’s architecture.
Ready to create that feeling?
Two Ways to Start:
1
The Experience Audit 30 minutes to diagnose why your events aren’t working
We’ll identify:
- The three things killing your event ROI
- Your hidden opportunities for transformation
- The exact next steps to create experiences that matter
2
The Executive Dinner Fast Track For leaders who need results now
Skip the audit. Skip the proposals. Let’s design your strategic dinner in 7 days or less.
Still Reading?
The truth is: Every day you wait is another forgettable event someone else is throwing. Another missed opportunity to create the connections that change everything. I only take on 20 events per year. Not because I can’t do more. Because I won’t.
Every Clandestine experience gets my complete obsession, from that first spark of an idea to the moment your last guest leaves still buzzing about what just happened.
The question isn’t whether you need an unforgettable event.
It’s whether you’ll create it before your competition does.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Clandestine different from Google, TripAdvisor, or a fancy hotel concierge?
Because we don’t do options, we do decisions. Every recommendation in The Little Black Book is hand-vetted, experience-tested, and aligned with the kind of reputation you’re trying to protect. We only recommend what we’d use for our own investor dinners or founder offsites. No filler, no fluff, no guessing
Can I trust you with my leadership team, top clients, or investor group?
Yes, that’s exactly who we serve. Clandestine was built for high-stakes, high-taste moments. Our reputation is earned through precision: knowing when to push the envelope and when to protect the brand. We plan for the people whose time is expensive and whose bar is even higher.
How do you vet who makes it into the Little Black Book?
It’s part intuition, part interrogation. We test the experience ourselves or have it vetted by our trusted inner circle. Then we pressure-test the operators: How do they handle VIPs? How fast can they turn a space? What happens when something goes wrong? If they flinch, they’re out. This is a no mid zone.
What exactly do I get and how do I know it’s worth it?
Clear deliverables. Transparent pricing. Zero bloat. You’re not paying for a pretty PDF. You’re getting fast, trusted answers, personalized planning, and vetted partners who execute. Whether it’s just access to the LBB or full white-glove service, you’ll know exactly what’s included and what’s not.
How fast can you move and what do you need from me?
We move at founder speed. If it’s in the LBB, we can turn around recommendations same-day. Full planning moves even faster with a clear brief. Ideally, we coordinate with your EA or CoS to make this seamless. Minimal lift, maximal results.
Can you support multi-city or international needs?
Yes, the LBB is built to travel. From Austin to Amsterdam, we curate with local nuance and global taste. We know what flies in Napa might flop in Berlin, and we don’t recycle itineraries. You get localized precision, not copy-paste vibes.
Is this replacing my EA or empowering them?
Empowering every time. Clandestine turns your EA into a superhero. They still manage the mission you just arm them with the intel, access, and vetted vendors that save hours and protect reputations. We make them look brilliant.
