Enza Zaden 85th Anniversary Event

EVENT OVERVIEW

Hunter Events produced the 85th Anniversary Event for Enza Zaden , a bio-tech vegetable breeding company that produces vegetable seeds worldwide Hosted at The Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square, this amazing evening started off with guests being greeted by shiny, stunning gold characters.  The Grand Ballroom was transformed with meticulous and detailed lighting, including colorful and moving leaf patterns on all the perimeter walls.  Custom made and branded lucite cubes acted as the centerpieces.  David Gerard, the well-known San Francisco Mentalist and magician amazed guests with a customized show.  

Hunter designed and created a large faux custom-made and branded cake for this event.  After the presentation, the cake was rolled out to the dance floor and the guests sang Happy Birthday.  The evening continued with dancing, where the master of all Bay area Disc Jockey’s, DJ David Carvalho kept people on their feet.  This was most definitely a WOW event.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE COORDINATION

With over 25 years of experience designing exceptional culinary experiences for corporate events and conferences, Hunter Events takes a thoughtful, guest-focused approach to every menu. For this celebration, we collaborated closely with the client to craft a food and beverage program that reflected their brand and hospitality goals. The evening began with a curated Mezzo Bar at the cocktail reception, featuring Shaved Prosciutto, Salami, Spicy Pepperoni, Capicola, Classic Hummus, and other Mediterranean favorites. Guests then enjoyed a plated dinner with entrée options including Pacific Salmon, Certified Angus New York Strip Steak, Pan-Roasted Organic Chicken Breast, and a flavorful Vegetarian and Vegan selection.

VENUE SEARCH AND PRODUCTION

At Hunter Events, we specialize in finding the perfect venue to match the vision, goals, and guest experience of each client. For Enza Zaden’s 85th Anniversary celebration, our team led a comprehensive venue search in the heart of San Francisco. Since guests were also staying overnight, we curated options for both event space and accommodations. After exploring top hotels around Union Square —San Francisco’s vibrant downtown core—we secured the Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square. . From venue selection to full event design, Hunter Events oversaw every detail of the guest experience from arrival to final toast.

A Standout Global Celebration

As Enza Zaden is a global company with more than 3,000 employees, 45 subsidiaries and three joint ventures in 26 countries. This anniversary event was held in multiple locations around the world—but the San Francisco celebration designed and produced by Hunter Events stood out as the most dynamic and memorable of them all. Thanks to Hunter Events decades of experience and bold creative vision, the evening exceeded all expectations. Guests lingered long past the official closing time—a true testament to the energy, seamless service, and immersive experience we created. The client was thrilled, calling it a definitive WOW moment in their company’s history.

At Hunter Events, we don’t just plan events—we craft unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impression.