A new protocol was developed to synthesize (enantioenriched) thioethers and selenoethersfrom (chiral) benzylic trimethylammonium salts and di(hetero)aryl disulfides or diselenides. These syntheses were promoted by the presence of weak base and did not require the use of any transition metal, and resulted in the target products with good to excellent yields (72–94%). Using quaternary ammonium salts