Our Story

Built on the Belief That Space Shapes Experience

SOKO KORNER was born from a vision to transform the spaces where people gather through exceptional hospitality creating elevated experiences that bring people together with intention.

How It Began

From a Vision to a Destination

SOKO KORNER was founded on a simple belief: exceptional hospitality should not be limited to traditional hospitality venues.

Today’s most compelling workplaces, private venues, and community destinations understand that how people experience a space matters as much as the space itself. Yet creating sophisticated hospitality requires more than serving a drink. It requires thoughtful curation, impeccable service, and an understanding of how atmosphere shapes connection.

SOKO KORNER brings that expertise directly to our partners. Our Vision is to redefine what a “third place” can be. It doesn't have to be a permanent destination. It can be created wherever people come together. Through white-glove bar activations and curated hospitality experiences, we transform existing spaces into polished destinations for connection, celebration, and engagement. From executive receptions and client gatherings to workplace experiences, member programming, and signature events, every activation is designed to reflect the character and standards of the organization we serve. Our vision is to redefine hospitality as an experience that can exist anywhere without compromising sophistication, service, or sense of place. We don't simply serve within a space. We elevate how that space is experienced.

Our Mission

To Elevate Every Gathering

"We transform everyday spaces into exceptional hospitality experiences through thoughtful curation, impeccable service, and intentional connection bringing the standards of premium hospitality wherever people gather."

Intentional Experience

Every detail is considered, from presentation and service flow to atmosphere and guest experience because we believe how a space is experienced shapes how people connect within it.

Genuine Hospitality

Every guest experience matters. We pair genuine warmth with attentive, polished service to ensure every interaction feels personal, considered, and effortless. Hospitality isn't simply what we provide, it is the standard behind everything we do.

Community at the Core

We believe exceptional hospitality should strengthen the communities it touches. Through intentional partnerships, inclusive experiences, and locally connected programming, we create opportunities for people to gather, belong, and build meaningful relationships.

Professional Excellence

Our partners trust us to deliver with precision. From seamless setup and service execution to beverage curation and guest experience, every detail is managed with discretion, consistency, and the exacting standards premium hospitality demands.

The People Behind SOKO KORNER

Meet Our Team

A dedicated team of hospitality professionals and experience specialists united by a commitment to exceptional service. We bring expertise, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality to every activation, ensuring each experience is thoughtfully executed and distinctly SOKO KORNER.

Dr. Chris Wachira

Founder & Chief experieNCE officer

Dr. Chris is a serial entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, and Improvement Scientist who has built businesses spanning wine, hospitality, beverage distribution, and international commerce. As Founder & CEO of The Wachira Group, she brings together more than a decade of entrepreneurial leadership with 15+ years of experience in complex systems and Improvement Science at Stanford Health Care. Her approach to hospitality combines genuine warmth with disciplined execution creating experiences that are thoughtful, polished, and intentionally designed around the people they serve. At SOKO KORNER, she leads with a simple philosophy: exceptional hospitality is both an art and a system, and every detail matters.

Chadwick Spell

Chief Operating officer

With more than 20 years of operational leadership experience, Chadwick oversees the systems, logistics, and service standards that power every SOKO KORNER activation. From vendor and venue partnerships to operational readiness and on-site execution, he ensures each experience is delivered seamlessly, consistently, and to the exacting standards our partners expect.

Naira Simons

Community & Events Manager

Naira brings 8+ years' experience in community engagement and leads SOKO KORNER’s community programming and strategic event partnerships. Building relationships that bring thoughtful hospitality experiences to life across the communities we serve. Her passion for meaningful connection and inclusive programming helps ensure every partnership feels authentic, intentional, and rooted in community.

Ready to Experience SOKO KORNER?

Whether you're planning a corporate activation, elevating a private venue, creating a meaningful community gathering, or seeking hospitality consulting, SOKO KORNER is ready to bring your vision to life.

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