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Where hospitality, experiences, and storytelling meet.
Vanessa Gordon is a Hamptons-based event planner and producer, publisher and on-air expert, bringing together media, hospitality and brands through distinctive experiences.
Insights & Interviews
From hosting and entertaining to destinations worth the journey, Vanessa shares her perspective with leading publications. Her insights draw on years of producing luxury events and exploring the world’s most memorable places.
What she does
Three ways to work with Vanessa
Private & Brand Events
Bespoke gatherings and brand experiences in the Hamptons and beyond, produced end to end.
Media & Editorial
On-air expertise and editorial storytelling on travel, food, hospitality and modern coastal living.
Strategy & Consulting
Advisory for hospitality and lifestyle brands on event production, PR, and audience engagement.
Curated events · Memorable moments
Selected experiences
Working with Vanessa Gordon has been an absolute pleasure. Her professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail make every collaboration seamless and impactful. She brings genuine passion and dedication to branded partnerships, ensuring that each project not only aligns with the vision but also elevates it. I would wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa for any brand or professional collaboration — she is a trusted partner who delivers excellence every time.
Adriana Castro
Fashion Designer
"Vanessa is a true professional. Her attention to detail, to the guest experience and to the aesthetics of an event are unmatched. She is so organized and cares about every moment from the planning to execution of each event. She is lovely to work with and is a complete class act!"
Emma Newbery
EVENTS OPERATIONS MANAGER, LDV HOSPITALITY
Vanessa Gordon is meticulous, results-driven, and brings rare insight into cultivating impactful brand partnerships. Leveraging her extensive network, refined coordination skills, and strategic approach, she elevates every project she engages with. I recommend Vanessa not only as an exceptional professional collaborator, but also as a genuinely enjoyable and inspiring person to connect with.
Megan Conklin
Long Island Ice & Fuel Corp.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Vanessa on several occasions, and she is truly exceptional. Not only is she incredibly skilled, creative and professional, but she also excels as a connector, bringing people and organizations together in meaningful ways. Her support has been invaluable to our non-profit.
Ira Rogers
Director of Individual Giving, Hetrick-Martin Institute
"Working with Vanessa has been nothing short of exceptional. She brings creativity, professionalism, and is dedicated to making event experiences meaningful. She has an intuitive understanding of how to elevate brand partnerships and makes the process feel easy and enjoyable. Her ability to seamlessly blend vision with execution not only makes collaborations effortless but also ensures a measurable impact. I would highly recommend Vanessa for branded partnerships and professional engagements for a lasting positive impression."
Yaya Reyes
Chief Culture Creator, ART & SOUL: Hamptons
Meet Vanessa
Founder of East End Taste. Producer. Publisher. On-air expert.
Based full-time in the Hamptons, Vanessa creates distinctive experiences for private clients and top-tier brands, and shares an informed perspective on travel, food and hospitality with outlets including The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler.
Her world
One vision, connected platforms
East End Taste
A full-service event planning, production and staffing company with a culinary travel and lifestyle media platform.
Hamptons Interactive Brunch
The invitation-only summer event series she founded in 2018.
Let’s create something extraordinary.
Vanessa accepts a limited number of private and brand engagements each season.