Your cannabis-friendly event, run for you

You have the idea. The logistics are what stall it.

Weeks of DMs, venue owners who go quiet the moment cannabis comes up, vendors you can't vouch for, and a guest list where half the people never confirm. Most events like this end up cancelled, awkward or badly run. Your idea isn't the problem. Mainstream planners and venues avoid this work, so you end up doing it all yourself.

How your event gets planned and run

1. You tell us what you have in mind A call or a WhatsApp chat about your date, guest numbers and the feel you want. We agree a written brief and a fixed planning fee before anything is booked.
2. We source the venue and vendors We find a venue that is open to private adult gatherings and book vetted catering, music, tasting hosts and décor. Costs are passed through at cost and you approve each one.
3. We manage guests and build the run-sheet Invites, RSVPs and chasing stragglers are handled for you, with adults-only checks and clear house rules. You get a simple run-sheet so you know how the day will unfold.
4. We run the day, you host The founder is on site in person to coordinate vendors, greet guests and keep things calm. You show up, enjoy your own event and talk to your people.

Why Cannashandis

One person instead of fifty DMs

Venue, vendors, guest list and RSVPs all go through one planner. That ends the weeks of chasing quotes and replaces them with a short WhatsApp thread and a call.

Discreet, adults-only, properly run

Guest list checks, clear house rules and a calm room. Your guests feel comfortable and you are not the one policing the door while trying to host.

A fee you know before you commit

We agree the brief and a fixed planning fee upfront. Venue and vendor costs are billed at cost with no markup, so there are no agency-style surprises afterwards.

Services

• Host Starter Quoted per job For private gatherings of up to 25 guests at the host's own space: event brief, guest list and RSVP management, vendor shortlist and bookings (host pays vendors directly), run-sheet and 4 hours of on-site coordination.
• Full Event Coordination Quoted per job For 25 to 60 guests: venue sourcing, up to 4 vendor bookings, guest list management, run-sheet, day-of coordination for the full event and a short post-event wrap-up.
• Brand Tasting Experience Quoted per job For brands launching or showcasing products: concept, venue, curated guest list of target customers, vendor bookings, on-site hosting and a simple follow-up list of attendee contacts (with consent) for the brand.
• Monthly Community Meetup Retainer Quoted per job For clubs and groups: one recurring monthly gathering planned and coordinated, with RSVP handling, venue booking and day-of running.

Who this is built for

You have an idea for an invite-only gathering of 15 to 60 adult guests and no spare weeks to chase quotes. You host on private property or a hired private venue, and you want it run properly, not patched together over DMs.

• Hemp and CBD founders in Johannesburg and Pretoria
• Private hosts planning a birthday or canna-dinner
• Club organisers running monthly members' meetups
• Lifestyle brands wanting a vetted event to showcase at
• Hosts with 15 to 60 adult guests

Tell us the date, the guest count and the vibe. We come back with a clear brief and a fixed fee.

Get a quote

One-to-one on WhatsApp or a call. No software to buy, no mass broadcasts.

Frequently asked questions

Is a private cannabis-friendly event legal in South Africa?

Since the 2018 Constitutional Court ruling, private use and cultivation by adults is legal. That is why we work with private property and hired private venues, with adult guests, invite-only. We do not run public or ticketed sales events, and we do not sell cannabis.

What will it actually cost, and what are vendor and venue costs?

You pay one fixed planning fee per event, quoted after we speak and agreed before any work starts. Venue and vendor costs are billed to you at cost, passed through with no markup. On Host Starter you pay vendors directly.

How do guest list checks, adults-only rules and discretion work?

We manage RSVPs one to one and confirm every guest is an adult before the day. House rules are shared in advance so nobody is surprised. Attendee details stay private, and on branded events a follow-up contact list is shared only with consent.

What happens on the day, and who is on site?

The founder is on site in person. You get a simple run-sheet, vendors arrive to a set schedule, and we handle arrivals, timings and any problems so you can host. Host Starter includes 4 hours of coordination, and Full Event Coordination covers the whole event.

Will venues and vendors actually be comfortable with it?

Yes, because we only approach venues that are open to private adult gatherings and vendors we have vetted personally. You do not have to explain the event to a nervous venue owner or hope a caterer pitches up.

How far ahead should I book, and where do you work?

We work across Johannesburg and Pretoria, mostly on weekends. Book as early as you can, since the founder plans and runs every event personally and only takes a limited number each month. Message us with your date and guest numbers and we will say honestly if it is doable.

What if only 15 people turn up?

Fifteen is a good size, not a failure. We chase RSVPs before the day so you know your numbers early, and we scale vendors and space to the confirmed list, so a smaller turnout never leaves you with a half-empty room.

Get in touch

Tell us what you have in mind: a tasting, a product showcase or a birthday for adult friends. We reply on WhatsApp to agree the brief and a fixed fee.

Send an enquiry

One-to-one on WhatsApp or a call. No software to buy, no mass broadcasts.