MINNA EVENTS
WE ARE YOUR TEAM
We are your team of event production professionals.
We can plan and produce your entire event or work alongside your team on the parts you need. We start with your goals, timeline and budget, then put together a proposal that spells out what we’ll handle and what it will cost.
TWO WAYS WE OPERATE
Full-service production
We plan and produce your entire event, coordinating the people, services and details from start to finish.
Support for your team
We work alongside your existing team, taking responsibility for the specific parts you need us to handle.
01 INQUIRY
Understand the event.
We start with your goals, guests, dates and budget, and the people and plans already involved.
02 PROPOSAL
Agree on the work.
We work through the options and define responsibilities, services and costs in your proposal.
03 PLANNING
Connect the details.
We coordinate the agreed vendors, layouts, staffing and schedule so everyoneʼs work fits together.
04 EXECUTION
Produce the event.
From setup and technical checks through service and the program, we manage the work weʼve agreed to take on.
05 DEBRIEF
Finish the work.
After guests leave, we coordinate the breakdown, vendor wrap-up and follow-up included in your scope.
PLANNING EXAMPLE
The parts need to work together.
A panel followed by a reception needs more than microphones and catering. Guests need to see and hear the speakers. The crew needs time and space for any changeover. Food service needs to fit the program. Those decisions belong in the same plan
More planning examples
Cocktail Events
From mixers to gallery receptions, we make it seamless. We book the bartenders, handle the lighting and layout, manage bar service permits, and curate the atmosphere so your guests feel like they’re somewhere special.
Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners
Whether it’s a quarterly leadership lunch or a multi-course fundraising dinner, we coordinate chefs, caterers, rentals, service staff, and timing down to the minute. We make sure the food is excellent, the service is graceful, and the flow works for your guests.
Guest Speaker Presentations
We manage every detail behind the scenes — from AV tech and livestream setups to stage design and green rooms. We coordinate with speakers, set up tech checks, and make sure the crowd hears and sees what matters.
Panel Discussions
We handle staging, mics, timing, and transitions. We keep it tight and polished so your moderators and panelists can stay focused on the conversation. We also coordinate remote access and audience interaction when needed.
Product Launches
We work with your team to make the brand shine. That means immersive layouts, bold visuals, and smooth execution. From large-format printing to timing the big reveal, we keep the details tight and the energy right.
Art Shows and Openings
We balance the aesthetics and logistics. We manage install timelines, security, lighting, bar setup, music, and crowd flow — without getting in the way of the art.
Fundraisers and Galas
We keep the elegance and lose the chaos. From silent auction systems and donor seating to custom signage and volunteer management, we make it feel smooth, effortless, and meaningful.
Holiday Parties
We help you let loose without losing control. Custom themes, seasonal decor, crowd-pleasing food and drink, photo booths, and just the right amount of spectacle — we pull it all together.
Offsites and Retreats
We manage transportation, catering, breakout sessions, welcome gifts, and wellness activities. Whether it’s a one-day strategy session or a multi-day team retreat, we keep things productive, comfortable, and on schedule.
Pop-Ups and Activations
We handle logistics, permits, staffing, branding, and build-outs. Whether you’re taking over a corner lot or a gallery, we make sure your brand or concept shows up and shows out.
Community Events
We support local causes and public programs with heart and hustle. Permits, port-a-potties, sound systems, volunteers, safety plans — we’ve done it all.
Conferences and Summits
We create full-scale production environments: multi-room schedules, keynote AV, registration systems, tech teams, livestreams, food service, and exhibitor management. We make sure every piece talks to the next.
Planning & coordination
Start with the people, the purpose, and the program. Work through the concept, budget priorities, program, and vendors with a team that understands how the pieces fit together.
- Creative concept & room layout
- Budget priorities & program
- Vendor coordination
Catering & hospitality
Food, drinks and service planned around how you want guests to gather
- Menu & catering coordination
- Bar & beverage service
- Service staff & timing
Audio Video & presentations
Make the technical setup part of the plan from the beginning, whether you’re hosting a conversation, a presentation, or music.
- Audio & visual needs
- In-house resources & rentals
- Vendor-supported production
Brand & atmosphere
Make the gallery feel like the setting for your event. Discuss lighting, signage, décor, and the moments you want people to remember.
- Lighting & environment
- Signage & branding
- Décor & furniture coordination
People & operations
The details behind the scenes matter. Consider the guest journey, staffing, and run of show together, from arrival through the final farewell.
- Guest experience & event staffing
- Security & valet coordination
- Run of show & event support
Photography & video
Keep a record of the people and the occasion. Discuss coverage that reflects the atmosphere and purpose of your event.
- Event photography
- Video requirements
- Coverage & delivery scope
FOOD & DRINK
Catering is everything
Our catering partners include Comestible and Soma Eats. Have a caterer in mind? Let’s discuss the arrangements. Your guest might forget most of the presentation, but they won’t forget the food.
Share your guest count, service style, dietary needs, and budget priorities. Menus, staffing, and service are agreed for your event.
Food for the occasion
Passed appetizers, food stations, or a meal together. Discuss the menu and service style that fit your gathering.
Your guests, considered
Share dietary needs and special requests early so they can be part of the menu conversation.
Plan ahead
Coordinate the food, bar, staffing, and timing around the way your event will flow.
Behind the food
A sweet finish
FOR THE PLANNERS
The more
you know
The technical setup, outside vendors, and event scope deserve attention early.
Start with your requirements; confirm the details in your proposal.
Sound, screens & presentation equipment
Share your program, speaker needs, screen content, and any preferred equipment. The AV team can establish what is available in-house and what needs an external vendor or rental.
Streaming, hybrid programs & connectivity
Tell us your platform, audience, bandwidth, and production requirements. Current network specifications and any additional equipment should be confirmed against your brief before booking.
Catering & outside vendors
Minna’s published catering partners include Comestible Catering and Soma Eats. Outside catering is also possible subject to venue, health, and fire requirements. Discuss your vendor and service plan with the events team.
Pricing & what belongs in your proposal
Your proposal should identify the venue arrangement, event timing, service scope, staffing, equipment, rentals, and applicable costs. Request clarification on any item before making a commitment.
OUR TEAM
We are your team. We are Minna Events.
From day one, we step in as your event production partner — designing, planning, managing, and executing every detail, from concept to wrap-up. You know what the event needs to feel like, who should be there, and what success looks like. We take care of the rest.
We do it all, and then some
With decades of experience producing everything from small social gatherings to 10-day corporate extravaganzas. We’ve learned the hard way what works and doesn’t. Our clients can feel confident that our approach to event production is intentional and budget-conscious.
THE MEESH
Experience…
with a human touch.
Michelle Delaney
Co-owner
111 Minna Gallery, Minna Events
More than three decades in San Francisco events. Long-standing relationships with venues, vendors, and specialists. Michelle brings that experience to the conversation, helping connect your ideas with the people and details behind them.
Art, Leisure & Events
since 1993.
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111 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
