The Tasting Room

Event Catering at The Tasting Room

Experience elevated private dining in the exclusive Tasting Room by Wolfgang Puck Catering, located in the heart of Sawyer Yards in Houston, TX. Designed for intimate events, private dinners, and executive meetings, this chef-driven venue opens directly to the kitchen, creating an immersive and interactive culinary experience.

Guests enjoy private access to the space, personalized chef tasting menus, and customizable hands-on culinary experiences ideal for small groups seeking something truly distinctive. The Tasting Room also features a presentation screen, a welcoming pre-function area, and craft cocktails with full bar options, making it a refined choice for upscale private dining, intimate celebrations, and bespoke corporate gatherings.

CAPACITY: 10 guests seated; 35 guests reception

Wolfgang Puck Catering brings the best in cuisine and the most attentive planning and hospitality to any special occasion. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering at home or a black-tie fundraiser at one of Houston’s landmark venues, we will work with you to produce a once-in-a-lifetime event. Our full service catering team has all the staff and equipment necessary for all off-premise venues, including historic sites and outdoor locations. Your guests will enjoy a dining experience on par with the world’s finest restaurants while every detail will be attended to in accordance with your exact specifications.

For couples seeking something intimate and truly unique, The Tasting Room offers a distinctive alternative to traditional wedding venues. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, micro-weddings, or post-wedding celebrations, the space provides an elegant yet relaxed environment centered around exceptional cuisine.

Our Food is Serious Business approach to corporate event catering inspires creativity and cultivates collaboration so you can wow clients, celebrate success, and build your team in ways that are unique and memorable. The Tasting Room is a destination for corporate conferences and more, and Wolfgang Puck has the expertise and creativity to create the most impressive events at this unique and remarkable venue.

Venue

Host your event in Space City’s most iconic location. Independence Plaza is Space Center Houston’s international landmark experience. As you mingle with guests, experience the inspiring history of the Space Shuttle Program by touring NASA 905, the first shuttle carrier aircraft (SCA). Interact with exhibits displaying the innovation and creativity that made the Space Shuttle Program possible.

CAPACITY
150 guests reception in plane
500 guests reception
250 guests seated

Make your event memorable in our events building overlooking Independence Plaza. Enjoy 5,000 square feet of a modern, contemporary space with an excellent view of a historic shuttle carrier aircraft ferrying a high-fidelity shuttle replica. The building is equipped with private restrooms, a catering kitchen and audiovisual equipment. With easy access to the center’s main building, it also allows guests to spill out onto the lawn around the plane.

CAPACITY
200 guests reception
180 guests seated

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Dine under the stars, indoors for a change, in Starship Gallery home to the largest Moon rock collection on public display, real flown spacecraft from the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs as well as the historic Skylab 1-G Trainer.

CAPACITY
250 guests reception
140 guests seated

Simulate the vastness of space for your guests by hosting your event in the massive Main Plaza. This plaza features an entertaining and educational new exhibit three times per year and is surrounded by theaters and artifact galleries highlighting human space achievements.

CAPACITY
3500 guests reception
500 guests seated

The Food Lab provides an inviting, flexible space for celebrations and receptions. In-house A/V and ability to activate food stations make this a turn-key space.

CAPACITY
700 guests reception
400 guests seated

Enjoy films in this five-story-tall theater, the largest ultra-high-definition screen in Texas with the latest audiovisual technology. The 4K projector will transport you into films, documentaries and professional presentations.

CAPACITY
500 guests theater

Our recently renovated Mission Briefing Center is an ideal location for a professional presentation or lecture. The theater is accessible and utilizes induction loop technology.

CAPACITY
200 guests theater

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Destiny Theater is a perfect setting for a private showing of our space-themed movie or for your company presentation. It is home to the podium President John F. Kennedy stood behind during his speech imploring Americans to go to the Moon.

CAPACITY
180 guests theater

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The Club offers quiet comfort in a relaxed setting while providing a spectacular view overlooking our Main Plaza. The room has a small, built-in refreshments bar as well as audiovisual equipment.

CAPACITY
100 guests

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This space features a customizable seating arrangement with comfortable fatigue-free chairs and built-in audiovisual equipment.

CAPACITY
35 guests

Spread your wings across our entire 250,000-square-foot complex. Enjoy access to all of Space Center Houston’s exhibits, experiences, live shows and films. Upgrade your full center experience with Rocket Park tours where your guests can explore our inspiring and massive Saturn V rocket.

CAPACITY
8,000 guests

FAQS

The Tasting Room is perfectly suited for:

Intimate dinners and private dining experiences
Corporate meetings and executive gatherings
Team-building and culinary workshops
Social celebrations and milestone events
Rehearsal dinners and micro-weddings

The Tasting Room is designed for intimate gatherings and can accommodate:

Up to 10 guests seated
Up to 35 guests for reception-style events

Yes, we take the time to ensure that your menu is as unique as your event through bespoke menus tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements. We aim to provide a unique and memorable dining experience for you and your guests.

All food and beverage services are exclusively provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering under a catering liquor license and health permit.

The Tasting Room offers a range of thoughtful amenities designed to elevate every event, including:

Open kitchen with chef interaction and hands-on culinary experiences
Indoor and outdoor event capabilities
Complimentary on-site parking
Intimate, private-access setting within Sawyer Yards
Seamless event booking and planning process
Local product and partner integrations
Large high-definition flatscreen TV for presentations or media

Reviews

Reviewed by Jessica H.

Wolfgang Puck catered my wedding. The chef, and the rest of the team went above and beyond in collaborating with us to create a delicious menu with details that translated our theme.

Reviewed by Meghan G.

I would give 10 stars, if I could! The team at Wolfgang Puck Catering delivered a truly exceptional experience. From a cleverly crafted menu to beautifully executed details to exceptional service and of course, delicious food, the WP team knocked it out of the park. We've received spectacular feedback from our event guests and vendor partners, and we are very much looking forward to many future events with Wolfgang Puck Catering!

Reviewed by Candice

Everyone did such an amazing job and we will definitely be using you all for our future events. I have done wedding planning for 6 years and have never worked with caterers this professional. They did more than catering, they were the event. The staff went above and beyond all of our expectations. They were so professional and helpful the entire time.

Reviewed by P. Anderson

The adaptations to your menu that we requested were well executed and appreciated!

Reviewed by Emily C.

Every single thing I tried was amazing. I was so happy with the food. And that s’mores station was just unbelievable! I really cannot stress enough how pleased I was. Thank you!!

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