A Night of Elevated Hospitality

On May 9th, Assent brought together 30 clients for a one-of-a-kind evening inside the King & Bay Lounge—an exclusive venue designed for companies that want more from their corporate events. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this wouldn’t be a typical networking dinner.

They were greeted by a dedicated hostess who handled coat and bag check, offering a seamless entry into the lounge. Assent flew in some of their leadership team from the U.S. to host this experience, marking their first in-person client event of this kind on Canadian soil. The room buzzed with excitement and anticipation, as guests mingled with peers across the sustainability space.

A short but impactful presentation from the Assent team introduced their mission and values, with a focus on sustainability—setting a thoughtful tone for the rest of the evening.

A Venue Designed for Intimacy & Impact

Located 25 floors above Toronto’s Financial District, the King & Bay Lounge offers more than just a stunning skyline view—it delivers exclusivity, intimacy, and full event support. The lounge's layout allowed Assent to host a speaker panel, execute a seamless check-in experience, and offer a seated networking dinner without moving rooms or losing energy.

This wasn’t a hotel ballroom or an offsite restaurant—it was a turnkey event venue where every detail was thoughtfully curated to serve the experience and the brand.

Where Custom Gifting Becomes a Brand Touchpoint

One of the evening’s biggest highlights was the personalized gifting experience. Each attendee was privately escorted into one of King & Bay’s fitting rooms for a 1:1 consultation with a Master Clothier. There, they co-created a custom dress shirt—selecting fabrics, collar styles, cuffs, monograms, and more.

Rather than leaving with a branded water bottle or generic tote, guests walked away knowing they’d be returning for a custom tailored gift made just for them. This not only added unmatched value to the evening but also created a guaranteed second touchpoint with Assent when clients return to pick up their shirts.

It’s a smart move—one that fuses luxury gifting with customer lifecycle strategy.

A Culinary Performance to Remember

As fittings were completed, the group transitioned into a private dining experience unlike anything else in Toronto. Chotto Matte’s head chef delivered a six-course tasting menu, blending Japanese and Peruvian flavours into a live culinary performance. Highlights included torched shishito peppers, melt-in-your-mouth sushi, lamb chops, and prime steak—each dish plated in front of guests for dramatic effect.

The experience was paired with an expertly run premium open bar, where cocktails were crafted on demand and curated to complement the menu.

To further elevate the evening, we brought in a sommelier from Pearl Morissette—one of Canada’s most acclaimed wineries, located in Niagara. Pearl Morissette is also home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, known for its sustainable practices and refined culinary approach. The sommelier's selections, featuring both rare vintages and innovative blends, complemented the Japanese-Peruvian tasting menu, adding depth and nuance to the dining experience.

Guests didn’t just dine—they were immersed in a show, surrounded by conversation, laughter, and meaningful connections with peers and leaders in their field.

Why It Worked—And Why It’s Repeatable

This event was more than a dinner. It was a luxurious corporate experience that perfectly blended speaker panels, networking, and custom gifting into a single evening. And thanks to the turnkey nature of the venue, the Assent team didn’t have to worry about logistics, setup, or execution. Every detail—from coat check to cocktails—was handled by King & Bay.

For companies looking to make an impression and build client loyalty through unique experiences in Toronto, this is the blueprint.

The result? Every guest left with a deeper relationship to the brand, a one-of-a-kind shirt, and a story worth retelling.