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Services — From concept to cleanup

Venice, CA · DTLA · CDMX

Our services

We support you from A to Z, for intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.

With 15 years in hospitality, set and production design, we bring both culinary and production expertise to every event.

We’re a hands-on team that takes care of everything from first concept through final execution, so you can enjoy your event knowing every detail is handled.

A lit dance floor at the centre of a lounge under a crystal chandelier, guests gathered at low tables around it.

What we do

  1. 01Full Event Programming
  2. 02Event Coordination
  3. 03Creative Direction
  4. 04Custom Partnerships
  5. 05Experiential Activations
  6. 06Fabrication
  7. 07Set Design
  8. 08Media Planning
  9. 09PR & Guest List Support
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A host speaking into a microphone to guests seated at a candlelit dinner.
The Swapped premiere backdrop: a painted forest scene framed in flowers, with two of the film’s characters standing in front.
A pair of white TOMS slip-ons displayed beside a Style Studio sign.

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Custom Fabrication & Installation

From creative concept to finished build, we bring your vision to life at any scale, from life-size figurines to full-scale installations.

  • Custom set designs
  • Fabrications
  • Tradeshow activations
  • Event production
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A Jung Saem Mool Beauty “Cushion Edit” booth: arched panels, a round product counter and guests testing shades.
Set design renderings of a tiled teal-and-coral interior, beside the construction drawings for it.
A 3D layout of an outdoor activation floor, with branded booths, umbrellas and lounge seating placed to scale.
Conceptual design features

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Culinary Experiences

Messa turns your wildest culinary ideas into reality.

From collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs to curating bespoke dining experiences, we create culinary moments designed to be as memorable as the event itself.

Whether intimate and highly curated or immersive and large-scale, every culinary experience is thoughtfully developed around your vision, your guests, and your brand.

Our capabilities range from

  • Caviar tastings
  • Live pasta-wheel presentations
  • Gourmet chocolate flights
  • Artisanal spirit tastings
  • Live tomahawk carving
  • Chef-led demonstrations
  • Custom branded ice sculptures

Bring us your vision, and we’ll bring it to the table.

From the first concept to the final presentation, our team will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that gives your guests something to savor — and something to remember.

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Chefs’ hands finishing charred red peppers on a grill rack, a bowl of salsa held over them.
A tray of rice canapés topped with avocado, passed to guests with a cocktail napkin.
A server's hands setting two plates of seared tuna down on the table during dinner service
Rows of scallop shells topped with caviar, lined up for service.
Desert Smash Fundraiser

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Live Activations

We focus on putting the right people in the room to make sure your event works for you.

  • Experiential activation footprints built around your goals
  • Creator and influencer integrations
  • Media and publicity collaborations
  • Brand partnership and visual alignment
  • On-site execution, from concept to curtain call
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A guest in red posing in front of the Smashbox wall of oversized lipstick posters.
A lilac G-Wagon wrapped in the Urban Decay mark, parked under palm trees for a Coachella activation.
An Xbox showcase stage lit green, the arena floor full in front of it.
Smashbox & Coachella experiential activations

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Visual Artistry

Bring your event to life through visual artistry.

We specialize in custom, on-site design work, from branded posters and signage to elegant draping, to turn your space into an experience guests remember.

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A long dinner table beneath sweeping orange draping, set with glass centrepieces and red runners.
A Summer Fridays photo booth with blue curtains.
A stage framed in green light, with a wall of white cubes behind it.
A red Smashbox wall printed with a “Rated P for Party” warning placard.

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Visual Renderings

Our rendering capabilities bring concepts to life before production begins, providing clients with a clear visual of their event, activation, or custom environment.

From spatial layouts to branded installations, we transform ideas into refined visuals that guide creative direction and execution.

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A rendering of a green-draped lounge around a lit dance floor, with pink lighting and round tables.
A rendering of a circular bar beneath a hanging floral chandelier.
A rendering of a lime-green sofa beneath a floral chandelier.

Our process

  1. Phase 1

    Consultation

    • A one-hour conversation, in person or virtual
    • Share your vision; define expectations and timelines
    • We listen first, then we build

  2. Phase 2

    Design Concept

    • Custom concept deck within 72 hours of the discovery call
    • Production and fabrication options
    • Guest experience development
    • Budget alignment

  3. Phase 3

    Media + PR

    • Press and editorial strategy
    • Photo and video recap, with shot list
    • Media placement opportunities — BFA, Getty, Variety and more
    • Media calendar

  4. Phase 4

    Finalization

    • Final design approvals
    • Event flow confirmed
    • Media shot list
    • Event run of show
    • Final menu choices and dietary restrictions submitted
    • Guest list curation

  5. Phase 5

    Execution

    • Full day-of production support, from start to end of your event
    • Start-to-finish management of staff and run-of-show execution
    • Direction and pre-shift briefing for all on-site support staff

  6. Phase 6

    Post-Event

    • Event debrief
    • Coverage and highlights
    • Key takeaways
    • Recommendations for what’s next

Client list

Our client portfolio spans a wide range of experiences — from intimate gatherings and large-scale productions to arena-based events. We are proud to have partnered with distinguished clients including the University of Southern California, Zenyara Estate, HexClad, and NFL team ownership groups.

  • Nordstrom
  • Audemars Piguet
  • Jo Malone London
  • TikTok
  • NYX Professional Makeup
  • TOMS
  • Diptyque
  • Dieux
  • Schutz
  • BMW
  • McLaren
  • Cacti
  • Google
  • USC
  • Chanel
  • Smashbox
  • Red Bull
  • Lamborghini
  • Tarte
  • Nudestix
  • Hermès
  • Maybach
  • Bloomingdale’s
  • Kopari
  • Dior
  • Arhaus
  • Kargo
  • Rare Beauty
  • Maison Margiela Replica
  • Flamingo Estate
  • Airbnb
  • Too Faced
  • Revolve
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Goldenvoice

Spaces

Two rooms of our own, in Venice and Mexico City, available for activations, launches and private dinners.

Paloma's dining room in daylight, rattan pendants and bougainvillea hanging above cane chairs

Venice, CA

Paloma

Feels like Tulum, tastes like the Mediterranean.

Paloma is a Mediterranean-inspired oasis at the iconic corner of Abbot Kinney and Venice Blvd. With three distinct dining areas — indoors with velveteen banquettes and comfortable bar seating; a bougainvillea framed patio with a retractable roof; and an al fresco deck shaded with large, breezy umbrellas and lush greenery, complete with a spacious lounge, guests will feel transported and enjoy a market-fresh menu with something for everyone.

Experiences at Paloma Venice
A dining counter facing the Monumento a la Revolución as the sun sets over Mexico City

Arango, Mexico City

Mexico City

Host elevated moments at Arango.

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Monumento a la Revolución, Messa curates unforgettable group experiences at Arango in Mexico City — from custom multi-course menus to interactive tequila tastings. Whether it’s a milestone dinner or a branded activation, we bring thoughtful hospitality and vibrant local flavors to every table.

Let’s connect

Email
partnership@themessa.com
Phone
+1 (323) 659-0166
Instagram
@messastudios
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