Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Event Planning Partner in San Francisco
For nearly 50 years, Jane Hammond Events has established itself as a premier event planning and catering company in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise spans weddings, corporate events, galas, product launches, and private gatherings, serving clients ranging from nonprofits and universities to tech companies and individuals. With decades of experience in catering, we transitioned to focus exclusively on event planning, leveraging our deep industry knowledge and extensive vendor network to deliver seamless experiences. We prioritize personalized service, offering a complimentary initial wedding consultation to guide clients through critical planning decisions.Our team specializes in venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline management, and onsite execution, ensuring every detail aligns with client visions. By maintaining strong relationships with Bay Area venues and professionals, we create stress-free environments that allow clients to enjoy their events. Our commitment to professionalism, combined with a warm, collaborative approach, has made us a trusted partner in event management since 1975.
Services
Event Planning
Wedding Coordination
Venue Selection
Vendor Management
Timeline Development
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of Bay Area event planning expertise.
- Our team provides personalized, stress-free planning experiences.
- Free initial wedding consultation to guide critical decisions.
- Extensive network of trusted local vendors and venues.
- Onsite coordination ensures flawless event execution.
Services
Event Planning
We design customized event plans tailored to client needs, including venue selection, vendor recommendations, and timeline development. Our expertise ensures seamless execution for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. With decades of Bay Area experience, we handle logistics to reduce client stress.
Wedding Coordination
Our wedding services include free initial consultations, pre-wedding planning, ceremony management, and vendor coordination. We assist with escort cards, favors, and exit logistics while maintaining a fun, stress-free planning process. Our team ensures every detail aligns with client visions.
Venue Selection
We evaluate venue pros and cons, scheduling site visits and coordinating logistics. Our relationships with top Bay Area venues like SF MOMA and de Young Museum ensure access to premier locations. We handle rental arrangements and updates throughout the planning process.
Vendor Management
We connect clients with trusted local vendors for catering, lighting, florists, and entertainment. Our team manages contracts, schedules, and communication to fill gaps between providers. This ensures cohesive execution and timely delivery of all event elements.
Timeline Development
We create detailed timelines for event execution, managing rehearsals and onsite coordination. Our planning expertise tracks all details, from setup to breakdown. This structured approach guarantees smooth transitions and punctual adherence to client schedules.
People
Jane Hammond
Owner
Founder of Jane Hammond Events, Jane brings 50 years of catering and event planning experience. She transitioned the company to focus on consulting and event management, leveraging her Cordon Bleu training and passion for client interaction.
Naomi Ages
Senior Event Manager
Naomi has managed events at Jane Hammond Events since 2005. A UC Berkeley graduate, she specializes in client consultation and onsite coordination, ensuring personalized attention and seamless execution for every event.
Questions
What services does Jane Hammond Events offer?
We provide full-service event planning, including venue selection, vendor management, timeline development, and onsite coordination for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings.
Do you offer free consultations for wedding planning?
Yes, we offer a complimentary initial wedding consultation to help clients understand key planning questions and set their event direction.
Which areas do you serve?
We specialize in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, working with top venues and vendors across the region.
How do you reduce event planning stress?
Our team handles logistics, vendor coordination, and timeline management, allowing clients to focus on enjoying their event without worrying about details.
What types of events do you plan?
We manage weddings, corporate galas, product launches, university reunions, holiday parties, and private events with personalized attention.
Reviews (5)
Charlotte C.
Sep 04, 2021
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My (now) husband and I could not have been more thrilled and lucky to get to work with Jane and team when planning our wedding. Looking back, the 3 year (!) planning cycle was nothing short of dramatic. a venue that cancelled on us with 7 months to go, followed quickly by covid delays and then ultimate cancellation, a new date, downsizing and yet another change of venue. The team stayed unwavering and strong in their support of us. Adapting to all the changing circumstances and providing endless supportive advice. Ceanna has become a true friend and confidant through the process and we would not have gotten our dream day if it wasn't for this unbreakable team.
Our day was perfectly executed, better than my vision of how it could have been. My only regret, not getting to eat and enjoy the wonderful catering they provide! Luckily that means we just have to have many more parties and events with this incredible crew. Thank you Jane Hammond Events for giving us these memories! We love you guys!
Our day was perfectly executed, better than my vision of how it could have been. My only regret, not getting to eat and enjoy the wonderful catering they provide! Luckily that means we just have to have many more parties and events with this incredible crew. Thank you Jane Hammond Events for giving us these memories! We love you guys!
J. Scott Z.
Jun 23, 2021
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Janes' team and food were incredible. The staff were very personable--sought us out to ensure we got the full sampling of all the tasty things. The Wagyu beef was redic--the best I've had. We hunted Jane down after the event to get her contact info for when we throw a party.
Christa N.
Dec 12, 2019
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If I could give Jane Hammond Events 6 stars, I would! As someone who has to plan big corporate events, I feel very fortunate to have Amy Trapp and the entire Jane Hammond Events team behind me. They are amazing executors and can essentially bring anything you want to life. I've worked with Amy for two years in a row, the first party with 350 guests and the most recent party with 800 guests. Both events, different in scale and theme, were executed so well by the team and had rave reviews from the guests.
The quality of their food is off the CHARTS and is always a highlight for the guests. The amazing food makes me want to hire them for my events year after year but the level of service, creativity, kindness, attention to detail, and execution seals the deal. If you have any hesitation about booking them for your next event, don't. So many thanks to Jane Hammond Events for always going above and beyond and making my job less stressful.;
The quality of their food is off the CHARTS and is always a highlight for the guests. The amazing food makes me want to hire them for my events year after year but the level of service, creativity, kindness, attention to detail, and execution seals the deal. If you have any hesitation about booking them for your next event, don't. So many thanks to Jane Hammond Events for always going above and beyond and making my job less stressful.;
Ken P.
May 27, 2019
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This marvelous crew made my dear friend's 70th birthday even more special with their friendly, engaging staff, impeccable service, and some of the best hors d'oeuvres I've ever tasted. From the first delicious nibble to a sumptuous dinner and a final, endless dessert, every bite had me salivating like Pavlov's dog. I would legit have the pork belly skewers as my last meal, especially if I could choose death by gluttony.
Tracy T.
Feb 26, 2019
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Words cannot describe how thankful and lucky we were to have Jane Hammond and her amazing team plan and coordinate our wedding day. They work seamlessly with each other and all the separate vendors at our wedding last September. Being fully occupied with a busy work schedule all throughout wedding planning, I wanted an event coordinator who handled everything for me: lighting, amazing food, DJ/music, photo booth, draping, decor -- pretty much handle all important aspects of a wedding for me, while still catering all the details to what I wanted. Needless to say, JHE is well experienced and had an answer to all my questions or needs.
They were flexible with our needs/budget, had open communication all throughout the planning process, were thoughtful with our preferences, and highly professional. Thank you so much for coordinating a beautiful event!
They were flexible with our needs/budget, had open communication all throughout the planning process, were thoughtful with our preferences, and highly professional. Thank you so much for coordinating a beautiful event!
