Confidence Comes From Experience

Relentlessly Thoughtful

Before anything else, we’re people who deeply care about how others feel – and that’s what makes our work exceptional.

At The Copper Key, we lead with empathy, move with confidence, and deliver what we promise. Our team brings a deep understanding of what this moment means to you. We’re attuned to energy and anchored in integrity. 

That’s how we build trust – and surpass expectations.

What It Feels Like To Be Taken Care Of

It’s more than service. It’s presence. It’s reading the room, stepping in with care, and knowing what’s needed before it’s asked. This is what it feels like when hospitality comes from the heart.

We Saw The Gap, So We Raised The Standard

We didn’t enter this industry to do what everyone else was doing. We saw the cracks – where hospitality lost its touch, where style outpaced service, and where clients were left to carry too much.

So we built something better.

From day one, The Copper Key has stood for elevated execution and unwavering care – hospitality that’s thoughtfully led and quietly relentless. We don’t do things halfway. The extra mile is where we start. 

It’s why we’re still here, a decade later – growing through results, referrals, and events that resonate.

Precision Starts With People

Our team is our greatest asset. We move with grace under pressure and treat every event like it’s the only one that matters. Because in that moment, it is.

Guus Wickenhagen

Culinary Director & Founder

Michael Duddie

Chief Innovator & Founder

William Yim

Executive Chef

Sarah Latin-Kasper

Director of Operations

Julia Hirsch

Director of Sales

Will Flores

Sous Chef

Sarah Saunders

Beverage Director

Abigail Jensen

Event Sales

Andrew Acevedo

Event Producer

Raul Cisneros

Event Sous Chef

Eric Redel

Operations Manager

Tawni Baker

Event Administrator

William Hurley

Equipment Manager

Elvis Steven

Packing & Logistics

Lillie Hill

Social Media & Marketing

Mindy Montavon

Event Manager

Keegan Watts

Event Manager

Our Work Speaks. Our Clients Echo It.

Absolutely adore working with each and every one of you, and so grateful for our continued partnership. Thank you for always being absolutely awesome humans, amazing collaborators, and flawless teams onsite - down to asking if I'm ready for my Diet Coke.

Ashley
Bespoke Boheme

We absolutely loved working with your team, and thank you for making everything on your end so seamless. The food was amazing, and the staff were exceptional and we can’t wait to work with you again!

Tabor
Blue Revolver Inc

As always, you guys did an incredible job. We are always so happy and grateful to get to collaborate with you. I am still dreaming about those sliders! You guys are the best and we cannot wait to do it again soon.

Gina
Wade Creative

Let’s Get Started

You don’t have to know every detail yet.

We’ll listen closely, ask the right questions, and bring the same presence and purpose to your planning as we do to every event we touch.