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Private pairing experience
Wine and Chocolate Tasting NYC
Plan a hosted wine and chocolate tasting at your NYC office, home, or venue. Compare seated flights and reception pairings, with food and service quoted clearly.
How the room runs
The operational shape behind the tasting.
Hosted window
A welcome pour and focused flight leave room for the business conversation.
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Glassware, leftover wine, trash, and room handoff follow a written closeout plan.
The experience
What this event can do
Give your gathering a shared activity with a wine-and-chocolate comparison led by a host. Request this pairing theme for a client evening, birthday, anniversary, or team event. The final flight, chocolates, staffing, and location are confirmed in your proposal; this is a private event inquiry, not a ticket to a scheduled class.
What the proposal should include
- A proposed wine and chocolate flight with quantities listed
- Named responsibility for sourcing and serving each item
- Host, setup, and tasting duration
- Glassware, water, and tasting materials specified
- Dietary requests and substitutions reviewed before confirmation
- Written price, exclusions, and payment terms
Planning notes
Tell us whether guests will sit together or arrive throughout a reception. That decision changes the serving plan more than the name of the wine region.
We plan events directly and with hosting partners. Your proposal should identify the operator, planning contact, and contracting party before you book.
A home, office, or private room can work when the venue permits the proposed food and beverage service. Venue rental, additional staffing, travel, and pairings are not automatically included in a headline per-person rate.
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Choose how the pairing fits your event
A seated comparison is the strongest fit when the group can start together. A reception format suits staggered arrival, but each guest needs a clear explanation of which chocolate goes with which pour. For a dinner, a short dessert pairing can replace a separate activity without interrupting the main meal.
| Format | Best fit | Decision to make |
|---|---|---|
| Seated guided flight | Guests who want to taste and discuss together | Reserve a shared start time and a tasting place for each guest |
| Reception pairings | Client or team events with staggered arrivals | Confirm service staffing, labeling, and replenishment |
| After-dinner pairing | Private dinners and milestone celebrations | Coordinate the tasting with dessert and existing wine service |
What happens during the tasting
An illustrative seated format begins with a welcome and explanation of the flight, followed by tasting the wine and chocolate separately, then together. Guests compare what changes and discuss preferences. The host can repeat that sequence with the next pairing, leaving time for questions and conversation.
The proposal sets the actual number of pairings and duration. A shorter flight can suit a dinner; a longer guided session needs enough seating, water, and table space. There is no requirement to finish a pour, and guests should be able to skip a pairing comfortably.
Food requirements belong in the brief
Send dietary restrictions before the products are selected. Chocolate may contain milk, nuts, soy, or other ingredients, and cross-contact information depends on the maker. We cannot promise an allergen-free experience without confirming the specific products and handling arrangements.
If some guests do not drink, ask for an alternative pairing or chocolate-only participation when requesting the event. Availability and pricing should be agreed before booking, not improvised during service.
Get a useful quote without choosing every bottle
Start with your guest count, occasion, and location if known. Add whether you want a full tasting or a dessert activity, the approximate timing, and any dietary requirements. We can use that brief to discuss options before you choose individual wines.
Ask for the event total as well as the per-person figure. Confirm chocolates, wine, service, glasses, setup, cleanup, taxes, and any venue charges. A low host-only fee and a fully supplied event are different purchases.
Questions
What planners ask first.
Can you bring a wine and chocolate tasting to our office?
Request an on-site format with your office location, group size, and building requirements. The proposal confirms access, permitted service, supplies, and the hosting arrangements.
Is chocolate included in the standard wine tasting price?
Do not assume it is. A wine-and-chocolate proposal should explicitly list the chocolates, wine, quantities, host, and any additional charges.
Can we choose the chocolates or use our own wine?
Tell us what you have before the flight is designed. Pairing suitability, product quantities, venue rules, and who supplies and serves the wine need to be agreed first.
Is this a public class or a private event?
This page is for a private group proposal. It does not sell individual tickets or guarantee a scheduled public class.
Can non-drinkers take part?
Ask for chocolate-only participation or an alternative beverage pairing. The available products and any additional cost are confirmed in your proposal.