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Tastings & consultations

Taste it before you book it.

For weddings and events where the food has to be right, we bring the chef to the table. Taste the menu, correct it in pencil, and see exactly how every guest — and every dietary need — is served, before anything is signed.

A plated tasting course at the chef's table
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What a tasting is

The chef at your table, not a sales pitch

A tasting is the difference between hoping the food is good and knowing it. You sit with the chef who will actually cook your event, taste the menu you're considering, and shape it in real time — nothing is fixed until you've tried it and it's exactly what you want.

  • The chef at the table

    Not a salesperson with a binder — the chef who will cook your event, walking you through each dish, why it's built the way it is, and how it holds on the day.

  • Corrected in pencil

    Taste, react, adjust. Spice dialed up, a dish swapped, a portion resized — the menu is edited live and only signed once it's exactly right.

  • Dietary, run through in person

    Halal is a given; we walk the vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free tracks so you see how every guest is served, not just the headline menu.

  • No obligation

    A tasting is how you decide with confidence, not a commitment. You leave with a clear sense of the food and a written proposal to follow.

Who it's for

When a tasting is worth it

  • Weddings

    The one event where tasting first is all but essential — book well ahead of the date.

  • Milestone private events

    Anniversaries, big birthdays, and receptions where the food carries the evening.

  • Corporate & institutional programs

    Recurring office lunch, executive dinners, and program accounts vetting a caterer before they commit.

  • Custom spreads

    Built your own menu already? Taste the exact dishes before you lock the spread.

Questions

Tastings, answered

Is there a fee for a tasting?
Tastings are arranged as part of a serious proposal — typically for weddings, larger private events, and program accounts. Share your date and guest count when you request one and we'll confirm the details, including any tasting fee and whether it's credited toward your booking.
Who should come to the tasting?
Bring the people making the decision — the couple, the family, the office or committee lead. Small groups work best so everyone tastes and weighs in; we'll confirm a comfortable number when we schedule.
How far ahead should we book a tasting?
For weddings, as early as you can — tasting slots and event dates both fill fast in Los Angeles. For corporate and private events, one to three weeks' notice is usually enough. Send your date and we'll find a slot.
Can you accommodate our dietary needs at the tasting?
Yes — that's part of the point. Every Carthage menu is halal · zabiha-sourced by default, and we'll build the tasting to include the vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free tracks your guest list needs.
A candlelit table raised in a toast

Reserve a tasting

Bring us your date. We'll set the table.

Tell us the occasion, a rough guest count, and where to reach you — we'll reply within one business day to arrange a tasting and follow with a written proposal. No spam, no upsell call.

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