OUR TEAM
Welcome to the art of luxury event management.
Specializing in the creation of exceptional events for private and corporate clients, we design, plan and manage every project from conception to execution.
Our group of seasoned professionals understands that breakthrough ideas are only as good as the discipline supporting them. At Bassett Events we believe that there is a sublime connection between the mastery of logistics and the creation of astonishment.
Our events are completely customized, reflecting the brand personality of each client. Whether we act for a family, a product, a company or a cause, our work embrace experiences that integrate innovative design with the finest in wine and cocktails, dining, music, entertainment and—most important of all—that intangible element of surprise.
PRINT & GRAPHIC DESIGN
DECOR DESIGN & FABRICATION
LIGHTING DESIGN & PRODUCTION
TABLE DESIGN & EXECUTION
FLORAL DESIGN & INSTALLATION
SOUND DESIGN
INVITATION & RSVP MANAGEMENT
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
CRITICAL PATH DEVELOPMENT
VENDOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
CATERING CONSULTATION
EVENT STAFFING
MEDIA RELATIONS
SPONSORSHIP MANAGEMENT
TALENT PROCUREMENT
VIDEO PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL
PROTOCOL & CONCIERGE ACTIVATION
TOTAL EVENT LOGISTICS
EVENT PORTFOLIO
ANDREA BOCELLI
ALAN THICKE
ARCADE FIRE
BEN MULRONEY
BLUE RODEO
BRIAN WILLIAMS
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
CARLY ROSE SONENCLAR
CHRISTI PAUL
CHRIS NOTH
DAVID BLAINE
DAVID FOSTER
DIVINE BROWN
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
EDDIE VEDDER
FEIST
HOLLY COLE
JACKIE EVANCHO
JOHN LEGEND
JULLY BLACK
KATHARINE MCPHEE
KIM CATTREL
LENNOX LEWIS
LESLIE ROBERTS
MARIO LOPEZ
MONTREAL RHAPSODY ORCHESTRA
NAUGHTY BY NATURE
NICOLE SCHERZINGER
TESTIMONIALS
“Bassett Events recently organized and orchestrated an absolutely outstanding tribute dinner for The Hon. Michael Wilson and over 600 guests at the Royal York Hotel. The evening went off without a hitch and was a great success. Jennifer Bassett and her team are very experienced, extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. I have absolutely no hesitation in providing Bassett Events an unequivocal and very strong positive recommendation.”
-- Tony Fell, Former Chairman & CEO, RBC Capital Markets
“I wanted to thank you for a very special evening spent celebrating the success of Team Canada at the 1972 Summit Series. As well please accept my appreciation for your assistance in arranging a presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Bobby Orr. Ruth Ann and I had the most enjoyable evening commemorating an event that strongly echoes through the history of hockey in Canada.”
-- The Honourable David C. Onley, Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
“Jennifer Bassett produced the gala event to announce the winner of the inaugural Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. Jennifer’s sense of design and depth of knowledge created the exact experience I wanted guests to enjoy. Galen and I were very impressed with her seamless execution, attention to detail and overall professionalism.”
-- The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, CM, O. Ont.
“Jennifer owns and operates a very successful event management business while at the same time remaining active and committed to a number of charities that are close to her. Her work with Evergreen, and more specifically the Evergreen Brickworks project, has a direct impact on the beauty, sustainability and vibrancy of Toronto.”
-- Jennifer Tory, RBC & Sunnybrook Hospital Board Member
“Jennifer is an extremely hard worker who holds the customer as her number one priority at all times. She exudes class and sophistication in all aspects of her professional and personal life and is a pleasure to work with.”
-- Mark McEwan, Chef
“After working with Jennifer recently on several high profile projects, I can say without hesitation that Jennifer is one of the most strategic, effective and professional people I have ever worked with.”
-- Geoff Cape, Executive Director, Evergreen
“Her innate style and inherent knowledge of fundraising sets her strides ahead of the norm. Jennifer’s successes can be seen and measured in her execution of originality in design and concept. I can say that I am proud to work with such a talented, professional fundraising pioneer and innovator.”
-- Peter Somers, Contemporary Furniture Rentals