Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Event Staffing & Concierge Services
Since 1978, Whim Agency has been a trusted referral service connecting clients with top-tier entertainers and professional staff across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our meticulously screened contractors specialize in childcare, event planning, hospitality, and personal concierge services for both private and corporate clients. With a roster of over 2,000 entertainment connections and staffing capabilities up to 100 people, we deliver tailored solutions for weddings, corporate events, and everyday domestic needs. Backed by decades of experience and partnerships with renowned Bay Area businesses, our team ensures seamless execution of events ranging from intimate family dinners to large-scale corporate functions.We maintain rigorous standards for professionalism, character, and expertise among our contractors, providing clients with reliable support for occasions like birthdays, bar mitzvahs, and business receptions. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes lighting design, household management, IT support, and specialty staffing, making us a one-stop resource for event coordination and personal assistance. With coverage spanning San Francisco, Marin County, East and South Bay, Napa, and Sonoma Counties, we combine local expertise with extensive industry connections to transform client visions into memorable experiences.
Services
Event Staffing
Childcare Services
Wedding Planning
Catering
Personal Concierge
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Established in 1978 with deep Bay Area industry connections
- Thoroughly screened contractors for character and professionalism
- Proven track record with major clients like Pixar and Nordstrom
- Comprehensive service portfolio covering events and daily needs
- 24/7 availability for urgent staffing requirements
Services
Event Staffing
Our event staffing service connects clients with trained professionals for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. From hospitality specialists to lighting designers, our vetted contractors ensure seamless execution of your event vision. Available for single-day engagements or multi-day productions across the Bay Area.
Childcare Services
Professional childcare solutions for special events and daily needs. Our screened providers offer babysitting, party coordination, and educational activities for children of all ages. Available on-demand or for scheduled care in private homes and event venues.
Wedding Planning
Comprehensive wedding planning support from initial concept to event day execution. Our specialists coordinate vendors, manage timelines, and handle logistics for ceremonies and receptions. Available as full-service planning or day-of coordination assistance.
Catering
Curated selection of private chefs and caterers offering customized menus for any occasion. From casual buffets to gourmet multi-course meals, our culinary professionals accommodate dietary needs and special requests. Direct communication with chefs for menu planning.
Personal Concierge
Tailored support for domestic and business tasks including errand running, household management, and event planning. Our concierge service handles grocery shopping, travel arrangements, and daily logistics to simplify clients' schedules.
Questions
What services does Whim Agency offer?
We provide event staffing, childcare, wedding planning, catering, personal concierge services, and over 2,000 entertainment options across the Bay Area.
How are your service providers screened?
All contractors undergo rigorous vetting for experience, professionalism, and character before joining our referral network.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout San Francisco, Marin County, East and South Bay, Napa, and Sonoma Counties.
How do I book services?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your needs, and we'll match you with the perfect professional for your event or task.
Are fees refundable?
Referral fees are non-refundable once services are secured by credit card payment.
Reviews (7)
Lou G.
May 09, 2022
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Josh and the staff from the Whim Agency set-up, served, bartended, and cleaned up for my daughter's wedding. All the staff were personable and hard-working - all around fabulous! Josh spent a couple hours with me on the telephone before the event. He helped me plan the evening start to finish and it went seamlessly! I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Kris B.
Nov 20, 2021
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Do yourself a favor look elsewhere. They are going to say no rates in writing you have to call us. Then when you do and leave messages they won't answer or reply. Furthermore they will complain and call you a liar when you tell them that's why they have negative reviews. Only after writing a negative review did they reply to me, and right away too! Super convenient.
Wendy M.
Oct 18, 2021
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I decided last minute to hire some help for a 60th birthday party I was hosting. Lisa and Pete showed up and anticipated our every need. They stepped right in and made the evening seamless. Guests commented on how amazing they were as well. Super friendly and attentive. I will definitely contact The Whim Agency again if I throw a large party. It was nice to be able to relax and enjoy hanging out with my guests for a change!
Tom K.
Oct 22, 2018
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We held an afternoon open house for 80 to celebrate our son's wedding with local family and friends. Michelle made it possible for us to the enjoy the day without a thought to the food! She began with a pickup at Comforts, then managed two college students who'd never done a party before-- they found her so great to work for that one of them offered to work with her in the future. Michelle timed the passing of a large variety of food items, both hot and cold, just perfectly, with absolutely no need for direction from my wife or me.
At the end of the day, she tidied up, including preparing to-go boxes for the lingering last guests. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor make her really easy to work with. We highly recommend her and will certainly use her for parties in the future.
At the end of the day, she tidied up, including preparing to-go boxes for the lingering last guests. Her relaxed and friendly demeanor make her really easy to work with. We highly recommend her and will certainly use her for parties in the future.
Rachel R.
Oct 07, 2018
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I am so thankful we found and hired the Whim Agency for our wedding day. Everyone associated with the company was very professional. I had one person (the lead server) who I coordinated with and who answered all my questions, as I'd never planned a wedding or such a big party before, who then coordinated with all the other staff. Everyone was on time, hard working, and very kind to our guests.
At the end of the night we were shocked that they had gone above and beyond, cleaning all the dishes we had brought that we only asked that they load into crates. I would recommend this company and their professional servers and bartenders for any size party. My friend already hired them for a backyard cocktail party and the service continued to impress us.
At the end of the night we were shocked that they had gone above and beyond, cleaning all the dishes we had brought that we only asked that they load into crates. I would recommend this company and their professional servers and bartenders for any size party. My friend already hired them for a backyard cocktail party and the service continued to impress us.
Belle M.
Aug 02, 2018
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Amazing, professional staff. Used Whim for our wedding for food, bartending, and day-of coordination. We had a pretty complex wedding and the Whim team handled it exceptionally well, handling the bumps along the way. They really respected the wedding feel we were going for, which we had found challenging when looking at caterers or other vendors for our wedding. Thanks Josh & LynAnn!
Jay G.
Jun 26, 2017
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We used two people tonight for a 50th wedding anniversary. Jack and Carol were so pleasant and helpful, they allowed my wife and I to enjoy the evening not having to run around tending to everyone. They helped clean up after the party so we could unwind and chat when the main crowd left. This is a great staffing agency we use now for staffing our parties and it was easy doing business with them. 5 stars The song of this review is "Party All The Time" by Eddie Murphy feat. Rick James
