A couple of months’ lead time to pull off such events is ideal, say the fixers, but Quintessentially has also worked with only a couple of weeks’ or even days’ notice – for instance, organising 10 beautiful cakes based on famous modern sculpture designs for an art lover’s birthday party.

“As long as it’s legal and moral, we’ll fulfil it,” says Simpson.

Open to all (who can pay)

While some high-end concierge services only cater to members, Montreal-based Pure Entertainment Group, Inc. also opens its doors to non-members with one-time requests, says Chief Executive Officer Steve Edo. “Once we know who you are, once we know exactly what kind of experience you want, we can create something extra special,” he says.

Pure Entertainment offers five levels of membership, starting at $12,000 per year, all the way up to $50,000 and beyond for the top class of service. Edo likens the membership to one at a gym where some complimentary benefits are included but others cost extra. Other than the entry-level membership, all levels include 24/7 access to services. Clients’ average net worth is $5 million and typical spend requests are upwards of $30,000.

Still, Edo is tight-lipped when it comes to divulging too many details about any of the top experiences his company has offered to clients, both for the privacy of the clients and for the people with whom they work to provide the services.

Exclusive service

Not all concierge services are available to anyone with the ability to pay.

Bluefish’s Sims, who is based in Southern California, is highly selective regarding membership. “I make sure to only accept the right types of clients who are doing it for themselves not for their careers or who will embarrass me once I open a door for them,” he says.