it’s time to flourish

Flourish is a full-service event planning service specializing in smooth, seamless experiences. Led by Lisa Lavender, a 30+ year hospitality veteran with an extraordinary flair for doing the seemingly impossible, Lisa is the real deal. A bona fide “Chef Wrangler”, Lisa works with, and alongside hundreds of chefs, local and internationally, fluent in their language and principles. This distinction was earned and learned through a long-time career with Chef Stephan Pyles.

Lisa creates experiences that have passion, creativity, and superior service with grace and style. Throughout the entire process from theme choice, venue location, food selection, entertainment options, and so much more, Lisa works tirelessly on your behalf to find the best of everything.

Stellar is the standard.

Read more about Lisa by clicking here.

Lisa Lavender awarded “Legacy Dame of the Decade” by Les Dames d’ Escoffier – August, 2025

fabulous, versatile, memorable

Flourish offers the most personalized and detailed of social events to the best professional design for any type of corporate function. The list of resources available to Flourish covers every possible type of cuisine, world-class service, entertainment talents and so much more.

  • Private dining experiences featuring any cuisine curated for as intimate as a party of 2 to a full-blown festival of over 3,000.

  • Corporate & social dining experiences featuring Celebrity Chefs, cooking classes, beverage classes, demonstration dining events and so much more.

  • Charity events that are organized and without chaos. One or more chefs, silent and live auctions, guest lists, and recognitions – all orchestrated with integrity, detailed organization, and a united goal to uplift.

  • Artisan markets, product & book launches, panel discussions, art, music and fashion shows, sports-centric events, board retreats, networking receptions – Flourish can and will, make it happen.

  • Something different and unique only to you? We offer a blank canvas that is completely customizable with resources you wouldn’t believe. Tell us what you have in mind and let’s Flourish!

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There is nothing more magical than an event or experience with little to no anxiety or chaos. Let’s talk about how Flourish can make that a reality for you.

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