Wedding Tastings
3 Cheers Catering offers a Tasting Event Experience on set dates throughout the year to our booked couples. This Chef's Choice experience is a chance for couples to try some of the appetizers we offer on the menu as well as try a selection of our entrees and sides to assist you in planning your selections for your menu planning.
Details for the Tasting Events:
The Tasting Event is for Booked Couples and is available after the First Contact Call
This event is held on specific dates throughout the year and should be planned around 6 months of your wedding date.
The Couple is complimentary (one tasting Event per couple)
Additional attendees are $50 per person
Seating can fill - early registration is recommended
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 more suitable to accommodate. Ask the Catering Director about these options.
Second Tasting Event Itinerary:
11:30 am - Doors Open
11:30 - noon: Passed Apps/Social Time
Noon: Seating
1:00 pm: Wrap Up
This is an Adults-Only event.
Upcoming Dates for 2026:
July 19th, 2026, 11:30 am ( one seating at Catalyst in Nisswa)
December 13th, 2026, 11:30 am (one seating at Catalyst in Nisswa)
March/April 2027 Date TBD
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 requests)
This includes a Salad, up to 3 entrees, 3 sides, and 3 appetizers
Not all items are available for a private tasting, and substitutions will be made by the Chef if necessary.
Details and scheduling can be discussed with the Food and Beverage Coordinator.
A Private Tasting Request is needed at least 7 days before the date requested, with selections you wish to try given as well,l to give time for the Coordinator to add to her schedule and secure a Chef for that date if available, as well as order in your selections.
The Tasting Events are a Chef-curated selection designed to give you a well-rounded feel for our menu, flavors, and presentation. If looking to try specific dishes, this is a Paid Tasting Experience, and you can find the information for this on our Tasting Information Page.
Commonly Asked Questions...
Why can't I choose what we try at our tastings?
Our Complimentary Tasting Events are designed to give couples a thoughtful Chef-curated 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.
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.
What if I have dietary restrictions, or my guests do?
Dietary information will be reviewed during the First Contact call that you will have with the Catering Director. For the Tasting Events, as these are group tastings, we will have selections that are GF and Vegetarian. If you are looking for a venue to accommodate a more specific diet, a Private Tasting is recommended, where the dishes can be made to accommodate your specific needs.
For guests with dietary needs, we will be able to create a special dish for these guests as detailed in our menu and will be covered in the First Contact conversation.
Can I make specific Requests of what I want to try at theTasting Event?
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, a private tasting may be a better fit, where we would be able to offer more customization.
Is the whole menu available to try at the Tasting Event?
The 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 tasting experience, please refer to the Private Tasting option that can be discussed with the Event Coordinator.
Why do I need to have the First Contact call before the Tasting Event?
The First Contact call is our time to connect and review the catering process together. The Catering Director will review with you what we include, details for both plated and buffet service, dietary information, payment schedule, and more. With a few details from you, we will also be able to start your working event order that we continue to work on up to 12 days before your wedding date. The first Contact call is a time to go over any questions you may have and give you information for the Tasting Event so you are able to understand what happens at the event and how it works.