Our Story
Kim Chan Events is owned and operated by Kim Chan, an entrepreneur from a young age with a passion for creativity. After creating her first florist business Corporate Stems, Kim moved to Hong Kong in 1999. Here she created Kim Chan Flowers and travelled Europe, learning valuable insight into international floristry practices. After the birth of her son, Kim returned home to Christchurch.
In 2013, Kim rebranded Kim Chan Flowers to Kim Chan Events – creating a florist and event styling company that would stand apart from other florists. More than just flowers, more than just event styling, and built on the pillars of sustainability, Kim Chan Events provided a new opportunity for customers to have their events designed, styled and created from start to finish, as well as find their florist for life.
In 2020, world events led to the cancellation of all events and weddings in New Zealand. To bring cheer to those in lockdown, Kim created “how to” videos so that followers could create beautiful flower arrangements from whatever they had growing in their own garden. She also built an online store to sell wow factor flowers for delivery and flower subscriptions with contactless delivery.
Now that the pandemic is passing, we are excited to once again serve all our customers, whatever size wedding or event they have planned.
“At the conclusion of the event that was my son and now new daughter in laws wedding, I said to Kim “you did not just MEET my expectations – you actually EXCEEDED them”. This says it all. Kim and her team were sensational – their professionalism, guidance and expertise was simply outstanding.”
Gilbert Enoka, All Black Manager – Leadership
Our Team
Kim, Fiona and the rest of our amazing team each share a passion for creating beauty in harmony with the environment; curating special moments for our customers that last a lifetime. We’re proud to see our team as more than just our staff, they are our extended family.
Our Core Values
Our business is built on the pillars of excellence, sustainability, creativity, innovation and supporting our communities. In everything we do, our team give 100%, ensuring your experience is second to none. Whether you are buying a simple bouquet, or hosting a gala event for 600 people, our mission is the same; to ensure excellence in service, delivering the “wow” factor in a sustainable manner that protects our environment.
Our Commitment
Built on the pillars of sustainability, Kim Chan Events stands apart from other florists. We actively strive to provide beautiful, wow factor flowers and event styling to all the customers we serve, but to do so without causing negative impact on our environment.
As members of the Sustainable Tourism Network, we join in the vision of reducing our carbon footprint on Aotearoa. We are committed to the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
“Kim and her team are in a league of their own! Kim, right from the design and planning stage to delivery on the day make the entire process effortless! I would recommend Kim to anyone who wishes to have a top notch event decor and atmosphere. Kim’s advice, judgement, talent and expertise are unmatched.”
Rohan Chakrabarti, Charity Fundraiser