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$100 for Tasting??

LANAYJLANAYJ member
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I've heard that some caterers are charging for food tastings, which I completely understand.  However, I came across a caterer who is charging $100.  They did state the money will go towards our event IF we book with them.  That seems a little excessive to me, however, I would love to hear other opinions or quotes.

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Re: $100 for Tasting??

  • abussenabussen
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    I am looking at 6 different catering companies... yes I know that is crazy, but it is by far our biggest expense. I have two that are $100, one that is $25, one that is $50, and the other two are free. In my book the two that are free get bonus points before meeting them even, but I want to ensure that I am getting the best deal. 

    I think it's crazy, but I guess when times of hard... this is what happens. 
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  • MINDMNMOMINDMNMO
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    If you haven't booked with the venue, I think it's normal and understandable that they charge for a tasting as they don't want random couples just booking a tasting for a free meal.  There are lots of venues that won't even offer a tasting until you ARE booked with them.  If you have already contracted with the venue, I would think the tasting should be either free or as you said have the charge applied to your final bill.
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  • trambamtrambam
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    Our venue offers us a free tasting for six after we booked with them.  
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  • AtomicLushAtomicLush member
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    I saw it for one venue we were considering.  We didn't end up doing it because we just didn't love them enough to risk the $100.  And we figure that if they are nickel and diming us now, how will they be after we book?  Our final top contenders either offered free tastings or were $50 or less.

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