Seasonal Tasting Table
Experience a seasonal tasting like no other
Join us at our Tasting Table at Old Palace for a unique experience of fine dining, connection, and celebration. Perfect for any occasion; treat yourself, friends and family to something special.
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Each season brings a new menu – select your preferred Tasting Table event below.
“Exceeded all expectations. It was just perfect from start to finish: the gorgeous cocktail on arrival, the canapés, the stunning environment, loved the chef popping out to introduce himself, the food was perfect and we loved the generous wine pairing.”
A feast for the senses
What to expect
An unforgettable dining experience
A meticulously crafted set menu of four courses, curated by our Executive Group Head Chef, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients
A sparkling reception featuring handcrafted canapés and unlimited signature cocktails to begin your event in style
Every detail, thoughtfully considered
Expertly selected wines, handpicked by our sommelier to complement and enhance every dish
Personalised, exceptional service from our team, ensuring every detail is taken care of
Live music to set the tone for a relaxed and celebratory event
Old Palace Chester at its finest
A beautifully styled venue, brought to life by our trusted event suppliers
A fully stocked bar, open throughout the event for you to purchase additional drinks
“I can’t wait to welcome guests to experience this journey with us and share in the magic of what we do”
Justin Alden
Our Head Chef
Wedding couples
While The Tasting Table is open to all, it’s an especially inspiring experience for our wedding couples.
It’s our elevated take on the traditional tasting event – not just about sampling food, but an opportunity to give you a real taste of what your wedding day could feel like and inspire a whole new vision for your wedding menu.
“This night was outstanding and completely exceeded any of our expectations! From start to finish, the staff, the food and the atmosphere were astonishing. For anyone getting married, I would highly recommend this event!”
General FAQs
There isn’t a dress code, but we suggest you might want to dress smart casual.
Typically, there are around 80 people to ensure that there is an exciting atmosphere on the day.
The event will last for approximately 3-4 hours. Please note that timings might run over due to unforeseen circumstances, so please be aware of this when booking taxis.
We will aim to ensure that if you are a group of 6, you will be sat on your own table. For any groups less than 6, you may find that you are on a shared table. We will have a seating plan at the entrance to the meal so that you can see where you will be sitting.
Our Executive Group Head Chef curates a stunning seasonal menu, celebrating the finest produce and flavours of each time of year. You can now pre-order your starter and main from the dishes featured, ensuring you enjoy the option that most appeals to you.
To finish, all guests will be treated to a trio of desserts.
You can view the menu on the Ticketpass event page. Simply share your choices when you book your ticket.
Absolutely! We’re more than happy to cater for all dietary requirements. Just let us know about any allergies or preferences when booking your ticket, and our chefs will take care of the rest. You might receive a different dish from the one originally selected, as we may need to adapt the menu to suit your needs – but rest assured, it will be just as delicious and thoughtfully prepared as the rest of the menu.
In line with our industry-leading service policy, guests with allergies or dietary requirements are always served first so we can take the greatest care with their dishes. Once they have been looked after, we’ll continue serving the rest of the room. Our team will work efficiently throughout, so you can simply relax and enjoy the occasion.
Yes, absolutely. We have paired drink options to suit both alcoholic and non-alcoholic preferences.
During the Tasting Table you will be presented with wines that have been perfectly paired to complement each seasonal dish.
Yes, the bar will be open on arrival and for the duration of the meal service. The bar will close once the meal service has concluded.
Please let us know if you would be interested in staying overnight when booking your ticket and we will review your request.
Absolutely! We hold a Tasting Table twice yearly, so there is always an opportunity to book on to another event.
Cancellation by us: In the unlikely event that the Tasting Table you have purchased tickets for is cancelled by us, you will receive a full refund, and we would encourage you to book on to the next Tasting Table event.
Cancellation by you: Unfortunately, tickets for the event are non-refundable.
Wedding Couple FAQs
Yes! We welcome each couple to invite up to 4 guests, whether they are friends of family. If you would like to invite more, please do speak to us and we will try our best to accommodate your request.
Although our Event Managers will be at the Tasting Table, their focus will be on delivering you a memorable first-class event. We would suggest booking in for a meeting afterwards to discuss the finer details face-to-face at the venue at a mutually convenient time.
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