What is BPT’s pricing?

BPT is committed to being transparent about pricing, and to keeping services affordable on a per person basis. Budget should not be a barrier to accessing great wine, food, and education. If you have any questions about pricing, feel free to reach out and ask.

Below are BPT’s base prices. Note: Base prices include up to 12 people. Sorry, no prorating (or charging only a part of the fee if there are less than 12 people). For groups of 13-24, add $10 per additional person. For groups of 25+, contact BPT for special pricing. For events more than 50 miles from Carlisle, PA, see the “What area does BPT serve?” FAQ below.

• BPT Signature Guided Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - $175

  • 60-minute educational guided tasting on a topic from the BPT Crowd Pleaser, Level Up, or Deep Dive lists (see lists below)

    • *Please allow 30 mins for setup and 15 mins for cleanup of BPT materials

  • Food and wine recommendations

  • Assistance with ordering/picking up food and wine

  • Suggestions for event setup, decor, theme, etc.

  • NOTE - wine and food are NOT included in the price of the tasting/pairing. YOU must purchase your own food and wine, although BPT will help you with the process.

• BPT Custom Wine Tasting and Food Pairing - $300

  • Same as a BPT Signature Guided Wine Tasting and Food pairing, but YOU choose the theme or topic (a style, a country, a grape, whatever!)

How much should I plan to spend on wine?

BPT works hard to accommodate a wide variety of budgets. No judgment! BPT will recommend the best wines for whatever budget you have.

Plan on having 3 or 4 different wines on your menu. One bottle of wine will serve about 12 people (2 oz per tasting pour). Here are suggested budgets that will get you one bottle of each menu selection (multiply it out for groups larger than 12):

• $75ish total = Cheap Thrills (not a thing wrong with that…) - Basic or popular examples broadly typical of type, usually from value regions and/or large scale producers that often use technology to achieve consistency and wide appeal, made to drink upon release (rather than age).

• $125ish total = Bang for Your Buck - Premium examples of type, showing characteristics from a specific place of origin including more select or classified regions, typically hand-crafted by a smaller or more renowned producer. Can be enjoyed on release but also may have some aging potential.

• $150ish total = Splurge Worthy - Luxury wines, best examples of type from top producers and most respected or highly classified regions, often need aging for optimum drinkability.

• More than that = Going All Out (may require special orders) Most sought after wines from most highly regarded regions and producers. Showstopper, rare, or unicorn wines.

How much should I plan to spend on food?

Depends on your food plan, of course. If you are keeping it basic or doing the cooking yourself, it’ll be lighter on the wallet. Here are some suggested budgets:

• Light Snacks (think bread, cheese, nuts, fruits, veggies, chips and simple dips, etc.) - $3-5 per person

• Heavier Appetizers (gourmet snacks, meats, finger sandwiches, hot appetizers, etc.) - $7-10 per person

• Full Meal - $10-15 per person (DIY, take-out, fresh prepared, catering pick-up, etc.)

• Catering/Delivered - $15-30 per person
  

Can I buy my wine from - or through - BPT?

No. By law BPT cannot sell - or be reimbursed for - wine. However, for no additional charge, BPT will arrange for easy order, pick up, and delivery of your wine that you pay for. BPT offers lots of options to make getting your wine a breeze. See the “How do I get my wine?” FAQ below.

How do I get my wine?

Choose from any of these convenient options, or suggest another way that would work best for you:

• If you are too busy to shop, BPT can have your wines held for payment and pickup at a brick-and-mortar store, provided you are able to get to a location that has them in stock. BPT can also arrange to share an online cart so you can make your payment directly to the vendor. See below options for help with picking up or taking delivery of online purchases.

• If you love shopping as much as you love wine, BPT will give you the list of wines on the menu, along with suggestions for online and brick-and-mortar options where you may be able to get them cheapest, fastest, or most conveniently. Then you can shop away, picking up the wine yourself or having it delivered directly to you or to BPT (see below).

• If you want to order online but cannot pick up your wine or be home to accept delivery, don’t sweat it. When you place your order and make payment, just designate me - Amber Sizemore of BPT - as an approved picker-upper at your nearest brick-and-mortar store, or have online orders shipped directly to me at: Big Purple Table, 950 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 15-98, Carlisle, PA 17015. I’ll fetch it and bring it to your event for no additional charge.

• TIP: If shopping online, CHECK THE DELIVERY DATES the online vendor provides to make sure your wine will get to you on time. If you are shipping to BPT or designating Amber to pick up your wines, ALLOW AT LEAST THREE FULL BUSINESS DAYS BETWEEN THE DELIVERY DATE AND YOUR EVENT to be sure BPT can make arrangements to get your wine in time.
  

Can I buy my food from, or through, BPT?

No. By law BPT does not sell - or accept reimbursement for - food, or offer catering or personal chef services. However, BPT offers lots of help so feeding your guests will be a breeze according to your style, occasion, and budget, as well as any dietary restrictions or preferences. Note that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ALERT BPT OF ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS, ALLERGIES, or PREFERENCES AT THE TIME YOU BOOK YOUR EVENT. See the FAQ below for flexible and convenient food options, or suggest another way that would work best for you.

How do I get my food?

BPT will provide the menu and assist you with getting your food for no additional charge. Note that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ALERT BPT OF ANY FOOD RESTRICTIONS, ALLERGIES, or PREFERENCES AT THE TIME YOU BOOK YOUR EVENT. Choose from any of these convenient options, or suggest another that would work best for you.

• If you are a whiz in the kitchen and want to make your own food, BPT will provide the menu and recipes for you. BPT can pick up your grocery order of ready-to-eat items (think bread, cheese, veggies, fruit, desserts, fresh prepared, etc.) and bring them to the event. Just remember to designate Amber Sizemore of BPT as an approved picker-upper when you place your order.

• If you’d rather spend your valuable time elsewhere than the kitchen, BPT will recommend options for take-out, delivery, fresh prepared, or catering (delivery or pre-made) to build your food pairing menu. If you choose take-out, fresh prepared, or pre-made catering options, BPT will pick up and deliver the food to your event for no additional charge. Just remember to designate Amber Sizemore of BPT as an approved picker-upper when you place your order.

What are BPT’s Signature Guided Wine Tasting Options?

• Crowd Pleasers

  • Wine 101

  • Wine Tasting Crash Course

  • Food and Wine Pairing Crash Course

  • Red Wine Fundamentals

  • White Wine Fundamentals

  • Rose Every Way

  • Sweet Vino Treats

  • Sparklers for Every Occasion

  • Women in Wine

  • Wine By All For All

  • Sustainability Spotlight

• Level Up

  • Wine Tasting Next Level - Red Wines

  • Wine Tasting Next Level - White Wines

  • Old World Fundamental Red Wines - Part 1 (France)

  • Old World Fundamental Red Wines - Part 2 (Italy, Spain, Portugal)

  • Old World Fundamental Red Wines - Part 3 (Germany, Austria, Georgia, Greece)

  • Old World Fundamental White Wines - Part 1 (France)

  • Old World Fundamental White Wines - Part 2 (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece)

  • Old World Fundamental White Wines - Part 3 (Germany, Austria, Hungary)

  • New World Classic Red Wines - Part 1 (U.S., Australia, South Africa)

  • New World Classic Red Wines - Part 2 (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay)

  • New World Classic White Wines - Part 1 (U.S., Australia, New Zealand)

  • New World Classic White Wines - Part 2 (Argentina, Chile, South Africa)

  • Off the Beaten Path - Unusual Grapes and Regions

• Deep Dives

  • New York State of Wine

  • Best of the Northwest (Washington State and Oregon)

  • California Dreams - Part 1 (Napa and Sonoma)

  • California Dreams - Part 2 (Central Coast)

  • California Dreams - Part 3 (Outliers - Mendocino, Lake County, Sierra Foothills, South Coast, etc.)

  • French Connections - Part 1 (Bordeaux)

  • French Connections - Part 2 (Burgunday)

  • French Connections - Part 3 (Loir and Rhone)

  • Tour of Italy - Part 1 (North)

  • Tour of Italy - Part 2 (Central)

  • Tour of Italy - Part 3 (South)

  • Stars of Spain

  • Alpine Trek

  • Mediterranean Cruise

  • South Africa’s New Old World

  • Wine Down Under (Australia and New Zealand)

  • South American Odyssey

  • Cabernet Sauvignon Globetrotting

  • Pinot Noir Globetrotting

  • Sauvignon Blanc Globetrotting

• Seasonal

  • Spring Fling

  • Summer Hits

  • Autumn Delights

  • Holiday Style

  • Winter Wonderland

• Speical Series

  • Red Wine Olympics (4 Parts)

  • White Wine Olympics (3 Parts)

What types of occasions are right for BPT?

BPT tailors wine tastings and food pairings to any special occasion - although who wants to wait for a special occasion? And, please note that while BPT events are definitely fun and memorable, they are intended to be educational, so they are best suited to groups that are interested in listening, learning, and discussing. Also, BPT insists on safety and respect at all times, so excessive drinking, visible intoxication, serving minors, and otherwise illegal, dangerous, or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated. You are responsible for keeping the vibe right! If any shenanigans occur, BPT reserves the right to terminate the event immediately with no refund. If you agree that civility is cool, consider BPT for:

• Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelorx

• Wedding Showers

• Birthdays

• Anniversaries

• Retirements

• Dinner Parties

• Happy Hours

• Wine Clubs

• Book Clubs

• Movie Nights

• TV Viewing Parties

• Music Listening Parties

• Just Because Wine
  

What area does Big Purple Table serve?

BPT currently operates only in Pennsylvania, but hopes to branch out to other states soon. BPT covers events within 50 miles of Carlisle, PA, with no additional travel or mileage fees. Beyond 50 miles, BPT may be able to accommodate your event with an additional fee of $1/mile and other reasonable travel costs.