Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning & Catering Partner in San Francisco
Inspire Productions has been creating unforgettable events for over 20 years, specializing in personalized catering and event planning solutions for corporate and social clients. Our team combines culinary excellence, industry expertise, and creative innovation to deliver immersive experiences tailored to each client's unique vision. With a focus on client collaboration, we handle every detail from concept to execution, leveraging our extensive network of Bay Area vendors and venues to ensure seamless event delivery.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our track record of serving Fortune 100 companies and international creative agencies, while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate intimate gatherings. We differentiate ourselves through our full-service approach that includes custom theme development, audiovisual production, and team-building activities, all designed to create impactful experiences that exceed client expectations.
Services
Corporate Events
BBQ Catering
Event Planning
Team Building
Lighting Rentals
Venue Sourcing
Audio Visual
Private Parties
Galas
Catering Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience producing events for Fortune 100 companies and private clients
- Full-service approach covering catering, entertainment, and venue logistics
- Customized solutions for events ranging from 15 to 10,000 attendees
- Proven track record with major Bay Area corporations and institutions
- Award-winning team of certified event professionals with industry-specific expertise
What people say
Best picnic ever
Amazing event
Delicious food
Professional staff
Stress-free planning
Services
Corporate Event Planning
Our corporate event specialists create impactful experiences for companies of all sizes. From team-building picnics to large-scale conferences, we handle venue selection, vendor coordination, and logistical planning. Our 20+ years of experience serving Bay Area tech companies ensures seamless execution of brand-aligned events that engage employees and stakeholders.
BBQ Catering
We deliver premium BBQ experiences with customizable menus featuring smoked ribs, grilled chicken, and vegetarian options. Our full-service catering includes on-site food preparation, buffet setup, and themed decorations. Available for groups ranging from 100 to 5,000+ attendees with venue coordination and entertainment packages.
Event Lighting Rentals
Our wireless lighting systems transform event spaces with customizable color schemes and special effects. Packages include uplights, gobos, and LED projectors with professional setup. Battery-powered equipment ensures flexibility for both indoor and outdoor venues without requiring complex electrical infrastructure.
Team Building Activities
We design interactive experiences that foster workplace collaboration through themed challenges and competitive games. Options include relay races, problem-solving activities, and custom game shows led by professional facilitators. Activities are adaptable for both on-site and off-site corporate events.
Venue Sourcing
Our extensive venue database and local partnerships help clients find ideal event spaces. We provide site selection consultation, permitting assistance, and logistical assessments for both traditional venues and unique outdoor locations across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Questions
What types of events does Inspire Productions specialize in?
We specialize in corporate events, private parties, company picnics, galas, and holiday celebrations. Our expertise spans events for 15 to 10,000 attendees with customized catering and entertainment solutions.
Do you offer full-service event planning?
Yes, we provide complete event management including venue selection, catering coordination, entertainment booking, and logistical planning to ensure seamless execution of your vision.
What areas do you serve?
While based in San Francisco, we serve the entire Bay Area including Silicon Valley, Oakland, and Marin County with event planning and catering services.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, our catering network offers options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements across our BBQ and corporate catering menus.
What entertainment options are available?
We offer interactive performers, stage shows, themed entertainment, and team-building activities including stilt walkers, magicians, live bands, and customized games.
Do you provide lighting and AV equipment?
Yes, we offer comprehensive lighting rentals including uplights, gobos, and special effects, plus audio equipment for events of all sizes.
Reviews (5)
Jeffrey Schuessler
Mar 28, 2020
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Our team contracted Inspire Productions to help manage our 2019 Company Holiday Party. We worked directly with Jud and Sander on the event and they did a wonderful job at bringing our party to life. Our planning process and budgets were all moving targets, but J&S were supportive with patience as we worked through it all. We hosted over 700 ppl in a working manufacturing bay that was transformed for the party, so no easy task, but well achieved none the less. In the end, the event was well planned, budgeted, set and executed to the highest level and detail. Inspire Productions exceeded our expectations on every level.js
Paradise T.
Dec 02, 2019
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An epic turnkey event planning service. They do some great work ranging from small company picnics to massive festivals. Many in-house services that provide a high value and long standing connections with local Bay Area vendors.
Jenn D.
Feb 06, 2019
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Wow. Inspire Productions, you really impressed me! I was (in full transparency) very anxious about having an event planner as I am usually 100% hands on in my past events. They proved me wrong. I did not need to worry at all and they did a GREAT job! They dressed up this empty canvas of a location into a beautiful event. We only had one complaint and it was that the party had to come to an end at some point! Thanks to Jud, Sander and Dise and the rest of the staff for making my event dreams come true! P.S. Let's get rolling on the next one! :D
Kathy S.
Jul 03, 2018
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Inspire Productions helped make our summer picnic for our firm a hit with everyone! Great BBQ food truck, games, face painter, even down to the festive carnival tents and red banners marking our picnic area. I would definitely recommend Inspire to help you make your events a hit.
Chris Irvine
Jun 27, 2018
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We have worked with Jud over the last several years on our company's summer annual event and we have been very happy with the services provided by Inspire Productions. However, this year he outdid himself, the summer annual event was spectacular. Games were so much fun, food trucks served outstanding food, games were so much fun for the adults and children. I have received nothing but great feedback, the picnic was a huge success. Thank you Judd and Inspire.
