Whether you are working with a boutique catering and event planning company (like LUX Catering & Events) or not, tastings (or taste tests) are a common part of the catering and event planning process. Almost all caterers provide either paid or complimentary tastings as part of the event planning process, allowing there is still plenty of time between when you start your event planning relationship with your caterer and your event. While it’s unlikely, if your caterer doesn’t offer you one there are several important reasons why you should request one or choose a caterer that offers one.

While each company has different policies or experiences with their tastings, at LUX Catering & Events we see our tastings as an integral component in the road we share with our clients in the event planning process and consider our tastings the pre show of our boutique catering experience that will culminate in their stunning event! Here is what you can expect from your boutique catering experience when working with Utah’s premier caterer and event planner  as well as why all catering clients should request a tasting before they book a caterer.

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