From Dream to Dish: Inside Our Free Taster Session in Daventry
- Sara Chambers
- Nov 18
- 4 min read
Planning your wedding menu should be just as exciting as choosing your dress, flowers, or venue. At Italian Celebrations, we believe food isn't just fuel for the day, it's the centrepiece of your love story. That’s why we invite every couple to a free taster session at Sara’s home kitchen in Daventry: a relaxed, flavour-filled experience that turns your ideas into reality.
In this article, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens during one of our legendary tasting sessions, how to book, and why it’s the secret ingredient to creating your perfect Italian wedding menu.
What Is the Italian Celebrations Taster Session?
Our free taster menu experience isn’t just a sample, it’s a celebration. Hosted personally by our founder, Sara Chambers, at her home in Daventry, this session is designed to help you shape your ideal wedding menu through taste, texture, and story.
This isn’t a rushed walk-through of mini plates. You’ll be served full-sized, beautifully presented portions just as they’ll appear on your wedding day. You'll sip prosecco, savour Italian canapés, and explore your menu course by course while Sara prepares and presents everything to you.
Why We Created This Experience
Every wedding is different, and your food should reflect that. Sara has catered for hundreds of weddings over nearly two decades, and what she's learned is simple: no one wants a copy-and-paste menu.
Instead, our couples want food that means something to them. Maybe it’s a pasta dish from your first trip to Italy, or a dessert that reminds you of a family celebration. Our taster session is the moment when those ideas become real.
And yes, it's completely free.
The Booking Process: Simple & Personal
We’ve designed the booking journey to be smooth, friendly, and entirely centred around you:
Step 1: Book Your Discovery Call
Start with a relaxed phone call with Sara, where you’ll discuss the kind of food you love, any dietary needs, and a wish list of what you’d like to try.
Use our easy Calendly link to choose a time that works for you.
Step 2: Receive a Personalised Quote
After your call, you’ll get a clear, itemised quote for your menu and services. No guesswork, just clarity.
Step 3: Book Your Tasting
We’ll agree on the dishes you'd like to sample, typically two starters, two mains, and two desserts. A date is booked, and two weeks before the session, we’ll confirm everything. Wine pairings can be included upon request.
Optional Pick-Up from Daventry Station
Don’t drive? No problem. We can collect you from Daventry train station, making the journey even easier.
What to Expect on the Day
The Welcome
You’ll arrive to a beautifully dressed table styled just like a wedding reception. Think rustic Italian charm with linens, foliage, and elegant dishware. It’s a full visual preview of your big day.
Prosecco and Canapés
The session begins with a chilled glass of prosecco and a selection of bite-sized cicchetti. Think fig and bocconcini, nduja-stuffed mini arancini, and tomato bruschetta with a twist.
The Tasting Menu
You’ll then enjoy your full menu in proper portion sizes. This means:
Fresh handmade pasta dishes like burrata and black truffle tortelloni
Slow-cooked Porchetta served with a Squisito Viagra salsiccia
Aubergine Parmigiana
Fiorentina beef short rib ragu with pappardelle
One of our beloved Italian desserts, like tiramisu, homemade gelato, and cannoli
Each dish is presented as it will appear on your wedding day, so you can see, taste, and trust the quality.
Storytelling Through Food
While Sara prepares your dishes, you’ll be invited to browse:
A photobook of past weddings and menus
A curated testimonial book featuring real reviews, favourite menus, and inspiration from other couples
It’s the perfect way to visualise your wedding day and get excited about your menu.
The Real Value of Tasting Before You Book
Unlike many caterers, we don’t believe in charging for tastings or limiting you to tiny portions.
You get to:
Taste exactly what your guests will eat
Experience our plating and presentation
Fine-tune your menu confidently
Ask Sara anything about logistics, wine pairing, and guests with dietary requirements
All before you’ve even committed.
You can secure your wedding date after your tasting with a 10% deposit.
What Happens Next?
We’ll arrange a meeting at your venue to discuss logistics and catch up with menu developments.
6 weeks before your wedding, you will provide your final menu order and guest numbers.
About four weeks before your wedding date, we’ll send you a wedding pack for final approval. This includes:
Your full guest count
Any updated dietary needs
Your final table plan
Your signed-off menu and service timeline
After that, all you need to do is enjoy your big day, we’ll handle the rest.
Your Dream Wedding Menu Starts Here
Book your free discovery call now and let’s bring your perfect Italian wedding menu to life.
We can’t wait to cook for you.
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