What Evoque does

Evoque is a Phoenix, Arizona-based professional services firm operating three integrated service lines: Event Planning (corporate events, office celebrations, private dinners, virtual appreciation events, and social celebrations), Concierge (leisure planning, travel arrangements, lifestyle management, and errand services for busy professionals), and Experiences (curated team building activities, corporate retreats, and Arizona excursions). The company was founded in 2020 by Chelsa Cohen, who brought more than 14 years of event-planning experience at luxury resorts including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Hyatt, and Arizona's iconic venue, El Chorro, into an independent, founder-owned business. It is headquartered at 13835 N. Tatum Blvd Ste 9-212 in Phoenix and serves the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix/Scottsdale) with some Arizona and New Mexico territory work via brand partners.

Evoque generates revenue through bespoke, quote-based professional services engagements with both corporate/enterprise clients (e.g., Tito's Handmade Vodka, U.S. Money Reserve, financial services wealth management teams, hospitality venues) and individuals planning personal celebrations or seeking concierge support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement is initiated via phone (602-755-2412), website contact forms, or direct referrals. The go-to-market is sales-led and concierge-style, relying on the founder's personal relationships, deep hospitality-vendor network in Arizona, board involvement with Scottsdale League for the Arts, and earned-media features in outlets such as Fabulous Arizona and Reader's Digest.

The underlying technology is minimal: Evoque does not disclose a proprietary platform and operates as a service-based business with a standard website (evoqueaz.com) and social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no institutional investment, parent company, or disclosed shareholders. It employs approximately 6 people and is classified as an operating, founder-owned micro-business serving a regional market.

Name

Evoque

Legal name

Evoque

Website

https://evoqueaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evoque is a Phoenix, Arizona-based event planning, concierge, and experiences firm serving busy professionals, corporate clients, and individuals in the Valley of the Sun with bespoke, quote-based services delivered through founder-led relationships and a deep Arizona hospitality vendor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Planning Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Tour Operators (561520), Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentive Meeting & Retreat Planning (Meeting-Focused) (THAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Management & Lifestyle Administration (HSACAIAC), VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Event planning services
• Corporate concierge services
• Team building experiences
• Corporate retreat planning
• Luxury hospitality events

Headquarters

HQ city

PHOENIX, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Planning Services: Full-service event planning for corporate and social occasions, including corporate events, office celebrations, private dinner meetings, virtual appreciation events, and social celebrations.
2. Concierge Services: Personalized concierge services for busy professionals including vacation itineraries, daily task assistance, travel arrangements, lifestyle management, and errand services. Billed on an as-needed basis.
3. Experiences: Curated team building activities, retreats, and excursions designed to improve company productivity and employee engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Evoque offers three core service lines in the Phoenix, Arizona market: (1) Event Planning for corporate and social occasions including office celebrations, private dinners, virtual appreciation events, and full celebrations managed from concept to conclusion; (2) Concierge services for busy professionals covering vacation planning, travel arrangements, lifestyle management, daily tasks, and errand services billed as needed; and (3) Experiences, comprising curated team building activities, corporate retreats, and Arizona excursions designed to boost morale and foster team relationships.

Product overview

Evoque is a full-service event planning, concierge, and experiences company offering three integrated service lines: Event Planning (corporate and social event management), Concierge (leisure, travel, and lifestyle services), and Experiences (team building, retreats, and excursions). These services are designed for busy professionals and can be tailored to individual or corporate needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Planning Full-service event planning covering corporate events (office celebrations, private dinners, virtual appreciation events), social celebrations, and comprehensive event management from concept to conclusion for busy professionals and companies in the Phoenix, Arizona region.
• Concierge Personalized concierge services including leisure planning (dining, entertainment, activities), travel arrangement organization, and lifestyle assistance with daily tasks and errands for busy professionals in the Phoenix, Arizona market.
• Experiences Curated team building activities, corporate retreats, and Arizona excursion experiences designed to boost morale, foster team relationships, and inspire organic networking for companies seeking employee engagement outcomes.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Four Seasons Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast employer and venue partner for founder Chelsa Cohen. Represents luxury resort event venue relationship built over 14+ years of experience.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast employer providing luxury resort event venue partnerships and hospitality expertise.
• HyattcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast employer providing luxury resort event venue partnerships.
• El ChorrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona iconic venue partner for private events.
• Tito's Handmade VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for events, with Area Manager Courtney Bennett providing testimonial endorsement.
• Scottsdale League for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization where founder Chelsa Cohen serves as dedicated volunteer and board member, planning Scottsdale Culinary Festival and culinary fundraising events.
• Pro Em Party & Event RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent rental equipment and supplies partner.
• Breakthru Beverage GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distribution partner for events.
• Stella ArtoisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for premium beer at events.
• Moët & Chandon ChampagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium champagne brand partner for luxury events.
• Francis Ford CoppolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine brand partner for events.
• Riot Hospitality GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospitality management group partner for venue and event coordination.
• Hilton Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel venue partner for corporate events and accommodations.
• Scottsdale Culinary FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary festival partnership through Scottsdale League for the Arts involvement.
• Scottsdale Center For The Performing ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for cultural and performing arts events.
• Phoenix Fashion WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion industry event partnership.
• Arizona State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for events and corporate functions.
• Maple & AshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium dining venue partner for events.
• LyftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation partner for client logistics.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury jewelry brand partnership for events and experiences.
• Subzero WolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium appliance brand partnership for culinary events.
• BBVA BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate client for financial industry events.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Cvent: Event management technology platform providing venue sourcing, registration, and meeting software used by corporate planners; adjacent rather than directly competing, but increasingly enabling tech-forward planners to scale beyond traditional services like Evoque.

Direct peers

• Quintessentially: Global luxury lifestyle and concierge company offering premium event planning, travel, and lifestyle services to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients—directly overlapping Evoque's concierge and event-planning offerings at a larger scale.
• Pure Entertainment Group: Luxury event production and concierge firm specializing in corporate retreats, brand activations, and private celebrations—closely aligned with Evoque's Experiences and Event Planning service lines.
• Maritz Global Events: Large-scale corporate events, incentive travel, and experiential meetings company; competes for the same enterprise offsite/retreat budgets Evoque pursues in the Phoenix market.
• Rafanelli Events: Boutique luxury event planning firm producing high-end corporate and social events with a tailored, full-service approach—mirrors Evoque's positioning and bespoke service model.
• ConferenceDirect: Corporate meeting and event management sourcing firm serving enterprise clients, comparable in buyer (corporate event planners) and category (managed event programs) though at significantly larger scale.
• ITA Group: Corporate incentive travel, meetings, and event management company serving enterprise clients with team-building and retreat programs—direct overlap with Evoque's Experiences and corporate Events offerings.
• Velocity Black: Members-only on-demand concierge platform delivering lifestyle, travel, and event services to affluent consumers; comparable to Evoque's concierge line but enabled by a proprietary technology layer.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Global hospitality company with full-service in-house event planning, catering, and group sales functions at its resort properties—overlaps with Evoque's event-planning capabilities while operating at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Marriott International: Hospitality giant offering in-house event services, destination management, and group sales across its luxury portfolio (Ritz-Carlton, JW, W)—a broader incumbent competitor for both venue selection and end-to-end event planning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/evoqueaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evoqueaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/evoqueaz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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