In this article
● Whereez, an events agency founded in 2016 and based between Paris and Réunion, selects local, committed and tried-and-tested service providers rather than relying on standardised catalogues.
● Each partner is assessed on five criteria: originality of the service, local roots, commitment to sustainability, ability to cater for groups, and good value for money.
● No partner is listed without having been met and assessed by the team (activities experienced, venues visited, menus sampled).
● Partnerships are continuously reassessed based on customer feedback and may be terminated in the event of a decline in quality.
● Nine favourite partners are featured: three in Paris and six in Réunion.
A successful corporate event is decided on the ground, in the hands of the service providers who deliver it. Whereez, founded in 2016 between Paris and Réunion, was built on a firm conviction: to work with local, committed and tried-and-tested providers rather than relying on standardised catalogues. The same approach is also being rolled out in Lyon, Nice, Nantes, Lille, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Here are our criteria, our method and nine of our favourite partners.
Why is the choice of partners crucial for a corporate event?
The real event is what the team experiences on the day
Your staff won’t remember the venue or the menu: they’ll remember the chef who took the time to explain the recipe to them, the host who managed to bring a rowdy group back on track, and the venue owner who came up with a solution when it started to rain. The whole experience hinges on these tiny human moments, and no sales brochure can guarantee them in advance. That’s why we select teams and individuals, not brochures.
The risks of choosing the wrong service provider
Cancellation at the last minute, lacklustre entertainment, an understaffed catering team: a poor service provider sends a negative message to the whole team, leaving them feeling frustrated. The real cost far exceeds the price of the service itself.
Our criteria for selecting an event partner
Beyond one-off selection, we actively monitor the market and put together bespoke packages with each partner rather than simply using their standard catalogue.
The originality and uniqueness of the service
We prioritise concepts that leave a lasting impression. A treasure hunt on an electric boat on the Seine isn’t something you find everywhere: we look for experiences that create lasting memories.
Local roots and impact on the local economy
A local entrepreneur who makes a living from their business and employs local staff ensures your event aligns with your CSR policy, and puts their reputation on the line with every service provided.
Commitment to responsibility and social solidarity
Zero plastic, zero-waste cuisine, electric vehicles, social integration: we prioritise genuine initiatives, not marketing gimmicks.
Professionalism and the capacity to host groups
Hosting 10 participants or 150 requires very different logistical rigour. We verify the actual capacity to handle the promised volume.
The right balance between quality and price
Not the cheapest nor the most prestigious: the fairest. We rule out both underpriced providers who won’t deliver and those who are overpriced.
Our step-by-step selection process
Identifying new local talent
Monitoring professional networks, professional word-of-mouth, client recommendations, and on-the-ground prospecting: we are constantly building up our talent pool.
Meeting each partner
Before listing a partner, we visit the venue, meet the team and assess the working relationship. A partner who is slow to sign up will remain so when faced with a client in a hurry.
Testing the service provided by the Whereez team
We test the business, stay overnight at the venue and sample the menus. Listing a venue without testing it is like listing it blind.
Ongoing monitoring based on customer feedback
A partnership is never a foregone conclusion. “We’ve had to end partnerships before because the management or kitchen team at the venue changed and customer feedback became mixed. Elsewhere, a new team made one mistake after another, including a no-show where we had to find emergency solutions: that was a deal-breaker.” Stéphane, Whereez.
Our favourite partners in Paris
Marin d’Eau Douce
Marin d’Eau Douce offers a 2½-hour eco-friendly treasure hunt on the Seine in licence-free electric boats, for up to 160 participants. Based in Levallois, next to the Polpo restaurant. Zero emissions, recycled batteries: our CSR criteria are met. Available in Paris, Meaux, Strasbourg, Lille and Fontainebleau.
3BIS — Games Bar
At Bercy Village, 3BIS brings together 300 board games, karaoke, a music quiz, table football and a lounge area. Accommodates up to 180 people, with accessible modular seating, an organic, zero-waste kitchen and Fair Score certification. A turnkey package for an intergenerational corporate event. You can also browse our selection of corporate events.
Savane et Mousson
Savane et Mousson is an African-Asian fusion catering service in Paris and the Île-de-France region, catering for up to 2,000 guests with a minimum of 20. Wooden cutlery, fresh seasonal produce: a natural fit amongst our top sustainable caterers.
Our favourite partners in Réunion
La Case Moana (Villa Moana)
Just 200 metres from the Hermitage lagoon, La Case Moana is a 4* villa with a pool house, heated swimming pool and jacuzzi. Accommodates 80 people during the day and sleeps 14. Perfect for relaxing days out, informal seminars and after-work gatherings.
Le Domaine d’Abel
In Saint-Gilles, the Domaine d’Abel is a family-run farm, guesthouse and catering business. Accommodates up to 120 people, with a Bedouin tent and DJ area. ‘From farm to table’. A ‘hidden gem’ according to guests.
L’Antre de Cimarron
In L’Entre-Deux, L’Antre de Cimarron is a homestay table d’hôte (50 people). Workshops on rougail and chicken carry, plus an introduction to séga and maloya. Dormitory for 7 people. An authentic cultural immersion.
RunSurv — Koh-LantaPeï
The Koh-LantaPeï challenge features a relay race, bamboo obstacle course in the water, tug-of-war and a human pyramid in La Saline. 20 participants, with a final treasure hunt.
MonAtelier.re
At MonAtelier.re: ‘Kaba lontan’ cyanotype workshop (tote bag featuring local lambrequin motifs) or Japanese-inspired Kokedama floral workshop. Up to 30 people. Creative, eco-friendly, heritage-focused.
NoSmoke
A 3-hour treasure hunt in Nosmoke electric go-karts, with 24 participants in Mini Mokes, along the coast. Three themes: the Wild West, Réunionese culture, and pirates.
What this commitment guarantees for your event
Tried-and-tested services
Every partner has been met, tested and approved before being listed. No surprises on the day.
Support from start to finish from a dedicated point of contact
A single point of contact manages the brief, selection, coordination, follow-up and debrief. No information is lost.
An event that supports the local economy
Your budget helps to boost the local economy in every region where we operate.
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