At The Social Affair and The Dogwood, every menu we create is completely custom. No two events are alike, and we believe your menu should be just as unique as your celebration. Because of this, we don’t offer traditional tastings where clients sample their exact menu in advance.

Instead, we host quarterly Culinary Experience Dinners, which are designed to showcase the full scope of what our chefs and team can do. These dinners are not small bites or previews—they are a thoughtfully paced, multi-course dining experience that highlights our culinary range, presentation, service, and hospitality.

While the dinner will not mirror your final event menu item-for-item, it allows you to experience our food at its best and to feel confident in trusting us to design a menu that fits your vision perfectly.

Every client who attends leaves inspired, excited, and reassured that they’ve chosen the right catering partner. Many discover new ideas they love; others leave simply affirmed that their menu is exactly right. That confidence is the goal.

If you love the Culinary Experience Dinner, you’ll love your event even more!