Wedding Tastings
3 Cheers Catering offers two complimentary tastings to the couple for weddings of 75 guests or more. These Tastings are Chef-Curated selections of our most often selected dishes.
The First Tasting is a chance to sit down with the Catering Director, review the Catering process together, discuss the menu, answer your questions and of course, try a couple Chef's Choice dishes.
This tasting may be set up even before you select your caterer/venue. The The
Wedding Couple is complimentary (for weddings of 75 guests or more)
Weddings under 75 guests are $25 per person
Additional attendees are $25 per person
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These tastings are based on the Chef and Coordinator's Availability:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 5 pm
Fridays: 11 am - 6 pm
Saturdays between 11 am and 2 pm
We do not offer tastings on Sundays​
Things to know for your first tasting:
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1) Be respectful of the Coordinator and the Chef by being on time. Our Chef will plan your tasting based on the time of your scheduled arrival. Often, there are several tastings booked on the same day. By being on time, you are allowing the Coordinator to start and finish on time, as well as have time to prepare for the next tasting if one is scheduled.
2) This tasting is where we review what is included in the catering, the menu, and the details that go with your specific venue/location. The Coordinator will go through every part of the catering process and then open it up to any specific questions you have that she may not have answered. Please hold questions until she is finished, or ask if you have any. In most cases, your questions will be covered during the catering review.
2) Arriving moderately hungry, but not starving, is the best way to experience the food.
3) Review the packages/catering menus ahead of time to familiarize yourself with what is offered and what is included. This will help you to prepare your questions.
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4) Less is more. While bringing a group of people to your tasting may seem like a great idea, it is best to keep it minimal. Having many people at your tasting can distract from your purpose for being there, miss important details, and complicate decision-making and budget. It is suggested to keep the tasting to the couple and possibly anyone who may be involved in decision-making and or budgeting. Additional guests at the tastings are $25 per guest
5) Schedule your tasting in advance. Often, tasting availability can be booked several weeks out. Plan to put a date on your calendar as well as the Coordinators.
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6) Notify the Coordinator in advance of any dietary restrictions so the Chef may have ample notice to prepare the selections to accommodate. Day of dietary requests will most likely not be available.
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7) Special requests for a tasting (IE., requesting to try a particular dish) may be an upcharge based on the ability to accommodate such a request. Such requests should be made in advance to the Coordinator. Not all items from the catering menu are available without notice of such a request. If looking to try specific dishes, see the section below on Private Tastings. Note that more dishes will be avaiable at the Second Tasting Event.
8) Gratuity for the server/Chef at your tasting is appreciated and should be considered the same way you would if you went out to eat.
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The Second Tasting Event
The Second Tasting Event is for Booked Couples and is available after the first tasting.
This event is held on specific dates throughout the year and should be within 6 months of your wedding date.
The Couple is complementary
Additional attendees are $25 per person
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Pre- registration is required for this event. You can register by clicking on the date that works best for you from the selections below.
The Tasting Event will showcase hors d’oeuvres and a variety of Chef's selected culinary favorites.
While this Tasting Event will have GF and Vegetarian options, if more specific dietary selections are required, please see the Private Tasting section, where dishes may be made that can accommodate. Ask the Catering Director about these options.
Second Tasting Event Itinerary:
11:30 am - Door Open
11:30 - noon: Passed Apps/Social Time
Noon: Seating
1:00 pm: Wap Up
This is an Adults Only event.
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​Current Dates for 2026:
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January 18th, 2026 Second Seating 2:00 - 3:30 pm (if enough interest in this seating)
April 19th, 2026 11:30 am (one seating at Catalyst in Nisswa)
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Private Tasting
A Private Tasting is a Tasting with specific requests/selections/ Dietary restrictions that you wish to try and have selected ahead of time. These tastings start at $300 (prices may vary depending on request)
This includes a Salad, up to 3 entrees, 3 sides, and 3 appetizers
Not all items are available for a private tasting.
Details and scheduling can be discussed with the Food and Beverage Coordinator.
Our complimentary tastings feature a
Chef-curated menu. If you would prefer to sample specific dishes, we are happy to arrange a personalized Private Tasting for a fee.
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Commonly Asked Questions...
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Are both tastings necessary?
Not necessary, however, recommended if you can make it work. Sometimes it is hard to get to two tastings due to your location, work schedule, etc... Both tastings hold value. The first tasting is a chance to have one-on-one time with the Catering Director. This is your chance to share your vision for your special day, ask questions, and hear in detail how the packages work, options, and create your starting Banquet Event Order (BEO).
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The Second Tasting Event, while the Coordinator is present, and available to answer quick questions, as this is a group tasting, this event is more like speed dating. A time is requested to be set up by phone or Google Meet after the Tasting Event, when you are ready to discuss your menu selections and questions. Our Coordinator is happy to assist you with wording for your RSVPs as well.​
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Can we skip the First Tasting?
If choosing to skip the first tasting, a time would be scheduled to talk on the phone or via Google Meet to review what we would have discussed at the first tasting before the Second Tasting Event. Having a chance to ask your questions and hear about how the packages work is important, as well as sharing your visions for your day, so we have an idea of what you are looking for.
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Can we skip the Second Tasting Event?
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The Second Tasting Event is optional. This event is to allow you to taste more selections to assist you in planning your menu. Often, a dish you try at the Second Tasting Event is one you would not have thought of as a selection, and after trying it, you decide to add it to your menu. While we encourage you to do both tastings, the Secodn Tasting Event is optional.
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Why can't I choose what we try at our tastings?
Our Complimentary Tastings are designed to give couples a thoughtful overview of some of the more often selected dishes. We provide these Chef-Selected samplings that best represent our quality, presentation, and flavor profiles. This allows us to offer this experience at no cost to the couple while keeping it seamless and enjoyable for everyone.
If wishing to choose specific selections, this is a Private, paid tasting.
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What if we live out of the area and we are unable to make a tasting work?
While our tastings are made available to you, if you are unable to make a tasting work for you, we can go through the catering details by phone or Google Meet to review the menus together, talk through your questions, and discuss the catering process. Our Catering Director will be able to assist you with menu selections based on what you are looking for.
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What if I have dietary restrictions, or my guests do?​
If you personally have dietary restrictions, please let us know of these when scheduling your tastings so we can be aware of this ahead of time and plan with the Chef accordingly. If you have dietary needs among your guests, we will discuss this in the first tasting. Please note that at the Second Tasting Event, if you have dietary needs that go beyond GF or Veg, the Chef may have a few dishes that can fit your restrictions; however, as this is a group tasting event, we are unable to make specific accommodations. Talk with the Event Coordinator about options and considerations before scheduling a tasting event, or consider a Private Tasting.
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Can I make specific Requests of what I want to try at the Second Tasting Event?
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The Second Tasting Event is a group tasting, and our Chef will make a variety of dishes for everyone to try. Special requests may be considered; however, they are not guaranteed, as we are unable to make every item that someone wishes to try. While we will be able to accommodate most dietary requests for your wedding, if specific dietary restrictions are required for the tasting event, which will result in additional plates being made specifically for one or two individuals, a private tasting may be a better fit, where we would be able to offer more customization.
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Is the whole menu available to try at the Second Tasting Event?
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The Second Tasting Event is a group tasting, and our Chef will make a selection of dishes for everyone to try. This tasting will have a nice variety of our most often selected dishes and will not be the whole menu. When looking for specific items for your Second Tasting, please refer to the Private Tasting option that can be discussed with the Event Coordinator.
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