Tasting House

What a Tasting Is

A tasting is where everything starts to feel real. Whether you’re exploring if we’re the right fit or finalizing details after booking, this is your opportunity to preview the menu, talk through service, and ensure the experience feels aligned before we move into the next phase.

What would you get from it?

  • A real feel for Contigo’s food style and execution

  • Help narrowing down menu choices

  • Space to share feedback and request adjustments

  • Confidence before finalizing the menu and stepping into production planning. We’ll also use this time to workshop ideas and review tabletop options with our partners at Table Manners.

Before Booking a Tasting

Review and align on a preliminary proposal (budget + scope + service style)

Confirm the event basics: date, venue, estimated guest count

TO MAKE THE TASTING PRODUCTIVE, YOU SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH:

  • “Must-haves” and “no-gos”

  • Inspiration photos, style references

  • Any priorities around service flow (cocktail hour pacing, dinner timing, late night)

  • Bar preferences (if tasting cocktails)

Confirm what you’d like to taste: menu items, cocktails.

When Tastings Happen

GENERAL AVAILABILITY: Tuesday through Friday.

LEAD TIME: We recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance whenever possible (especially in peak wedding season).

SCHEDULING NOTE: Weekly slots are limited and confirmed based on kitchen availability.

who can attend

WE CAN HOST UP TO 4 GUESTS AT THE TASTING

The planner is complimentary and does not count toward the 4-guest total

What You’ll Taste

TASTINGS DEPEND ON

THE INTENDED SERVICE STYLE

Exact items may vary based on seasonality and production.

FAMILY STYLE OR BUFFET TASTINGS

  • 2–3 appetizers

  • 1 salad

  • 1 bread

  • 2–3 mains

  • 2–3 sides

  • 1–2 desserts

  • 2–3 cocktails

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES

We can accommodate many dietary needs when shared in advance.

  • Vegetarian/vegan

  • Gluten-free

  • Dairy-free

  • Allergies (as feasible)

IMPORTANT NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A FULLY ALLERGEN-FREE ENVIRONMENT. ALL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS MUST BE COMMUNICATED IN ADVANCE.

booking a tasting

PLATED TASTINGS

  • 2–3 appetizers

  • 1 salad

  • 1 bread

  • 2–3 plated entrées

  • 1–2 desserts

  • 2–3 cocktails

How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.