The Wigwam's Special Events

Name: The Wigwam's Special Events
Address: 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ, United States, 85340
Telephone: (844) 206-4305
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.2

4.2

100 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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This is your one-stop shop for all of the Wigwam Special Events happening throughout the year. Whether it be one of our Traditional Holiday buffets or an extra special private Wine Dinner, you can book your reservations with us directly through The Wigwam's Special Events page.

Doors open at 6:15pm | Dinner starts at 6:30pm

October 14 & 15 | Sachem Terrace
Far Niente $129++

November 18 & 19 | Sachem Terrace
Wagner Family Wines featuring Caymus $129++

December 16 & 17 | Aztec
Silver Oak $129++

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(844) 206-4305
Website
https://www.wigwamarizona.com/dining-happenings
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chris McLean

Location
300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Neighborhood
Litchfield Park
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Breakfast with Santa at Litchfield's
$58.10 per person
Dec 2 - Dec 24, 2023
Have a merry morning with our holiday breakfast buffet in Litchfield's & crafts for the kid's to enjoy! Santa himself will be joining us for pictures from 9am-11am | Litchfield's Restaurant $45+ tax + gratuity/adult and $25+tax +gratuity/child (ages 4-12)*. Reservations required. Credit Card required at time of booking with a 72 hour cancellation policy. *Children 3 and under are complimentary.
Holiday Cooking Demo
$129.10 per person
Dec 9, 2023 only
Join us for a festive Holiday Cooking Demo at The Wigwam! Delight in holiday-themed cooking and tasting sessions led by Executive Chef Chris McLean. Enhance your skills in cocktail mixology with Kirsten Rogge from Breakthru Beverage. Plus, enjoy a captivating floral arrangement demonstration in collaboration with The Shop at Wondry. Saturday, December 9 | 4pm-6pm Palo Verde Room | $100 per person* *Plus tax and gratuity

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

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100 Reviews

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keithG
Jackson Hole
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
It is understandable that it is not going to be amazing when you are trying to serve so many people. But even with buffet style it was disappointing, Very odd choices for a Thanksgiving dinner. . Mac and Cheese station with toppings heated up by a cook was and odd choice. With added gratuity, $125 per person was high plus the cash bar.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Thank you! A nice way to spend a holiday. The food was great.
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DonD
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience2
The thanksgiving buffet was very disappointing, given the price. The advertised shrimp were nowhere to be found. The fish was very dry and cold. The turkey was average but the stuffing was awful. I couldn’t eat it. The labeled “Waldorf” salad was not a Waldorf salad—it was just mixed greens. There were no apples, nuts, or celery —key ingredients. The uncut green beans were undercooked, difficult to eat and the topping was a hard lump of fried onions(?). My husband liked his prime rib and mashed potatoes. I liked the yams and cranberry relish. The dessert table offered a wide variety of options. I chose the pecan pie which was very good. But, the overall food was not worth more than $ 100 each!
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CarlyM
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I dedcided to skip the cooking this Thanksgiving and went to The Wigwam for their holiday buffet instead. There was so much food! Wide variety so there was something for everyone. Massive dessert section. Great service and a pianist played music the whole time. The resort was beautiful, I highly recommend this as an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving experience. Was not disappointed and it was worth the cost, great value.
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Phxrocks
Phoenix
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Food was Devine, so of course I had to go for seconds and then I was stuffed like a turkey, which is what you are supposed to do for Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble.
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NicholasK
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was fresh and very tasty, only thing I would have changed was the mashed potatoes and traditional turkey stuffing was too runny. Servers did a great job and the pianist was excellent and very enjoyable.
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LuvAZ
Phoenix
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Wigwam & Litchfield’s is a wonderful venue! This Joseph Phelps Wine Pairing Dinner was one of the best we been to over many years!! Very much enjoyed all the winery & wine information, too!! Kim keep up the great work along with all the staff, chefs and wonderful servers!!
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StacyR
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
The value for the event with minimal food was not with the price.
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MarieO
Phoenix
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
Normally we love these events at the Wigwam. This one did not meet expectations. There was no consistency in plating or food quality. My steak was WAY over and my husbands looked good. On the scallop and capers dish, some of the plates going by smelled very fishy and I only got 1 caper on my plate :( I will 100% attend again, but definitely not in the ballroom, only on the patio. The ballroom was way too loud to enjoy the evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
The brunch was really nice for adults (amazing) but menu for kids and teenagers was limited. Would have liked better menu options for them…pancakes, Mac and cheese, bagels. It was a lot of $$$ to spend for kids that we had to feed before we got there. Service was great.
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AmyS
Phoenix
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Lack of parking and signage made finding the brunch difficult. We asked employees where to find it, and no one was sure. Food was plentiful, but very mediocre...eggs tasted like they were made from a powder, ham was dry and overcooked, etc. I've had far better brunches at hotels. Having to purchase mimosas and other beverages on top of the already overpriced buffet was very disappointing. One mimosa per MOM was provided, everyone else had to purchase, even though everyone paid the same price for their brunch. That was off-putting. Water was the only drink included in the price, or at least that was the only drink offered to us. Were we supposed to be offered coffee or juice? Definitely would not recommend or return.
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ChrisP
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience1
Food was fair at best, eggs were powdered eggs, prime rib overcooked, shrimp was decent but crab claws were over cooked. For approximately $100 a head and there were 10 of us, we should have went to Cracker Barrel! Desserts tasted like they were bought at Costco and thawed out the night before.. Very disappointing!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch fabulous
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MikeW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience1
Generally disappointed in the large conference room atmosphere…was expecting something much more resort like, like on an outdoor terrace. Won’t do this buffet again , felt much over priced for the experience. While I appreciate the history of the Wigwam, the facility felt generally dated beyond its exciting history.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great venue with an excellent guitarist/vocalist. Really good wine with an amazingly matched menu. Great evening!
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KerrieZ
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best experience to date over the last year. It was a great pairing of wine and food. The menu was excellent! We were outside and it was a little warm for a dinner outside and the white folding chairs are kind of uncomfortable but the menu more than made up for the horrible chairs.
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Wineguy
Saskatoon
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience1
We’ve been to probably 20 of these wine dinners over the years. This one was the worst but, in fairness, they are usually good. The food was inadequate in quality and quantity. There was no entree….just 3 cold appetizers and a poor dessert served with overpriced wines. Then the wines offered for sale were not the ones served!
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Wine Dinner experience with us. We understand that the food quality and quantity fell short, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our culinary team takes great care in preparing our offerings and will review your feedback to ensure that improvements are made. We appreciate your continued patronage and would like to assure you that we will take steps to improve and provide you with a better experience in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience2
The wine and dine event at the Wigwam was very disappointing. The room had poor acoustics and was so loud you could not converse with the person next to you. It was late starting and the room was extremely cold. The food was OK, but not worth $165 per person. There are many better options in that price range.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about your recent Wine Dinner experience at The Wigwam. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Edit from my previous post…. After speaking with the manager and she heard my concerns. She invited me to try it again on July 15 and Wow! I was beyond ecstatic! We were greeted with some wine and hors d’oeuvres prior to the start. During the dinner , there were 4 courses with 4 matching wines that were paired exquisitely. A salad that was delicious ( and I do not like salad) , scallops paired with a wine that blew my mind , duck that was tasty and some Buffalo and dessert. They were all delicious and paired with some wines from Daou Wineries. The story behind this winery and the exceptional taste has made me a believer in their brand. I will always have Daou wines in my house. If you have done this experience you need to. The atmosphere and staff were amazing. Thank you for making this right. We will definitely do this again.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
We are deeply sorry to hear about your disappointing Wine Dinner experience. We understand that you had high expectations based on recommendations from friends and previous visits, and apologize for falling short of those expectations on your anniversary celebration. Your feedback has been shared with our teams to ensure that necessary measures are taken to improve the quality of our offerings and hope that you will give us another chance to exceed your expectations in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Easter Sunday brunch. We felt it was overpriced for variety of food offered. Service was terrible. Sat for 15 minutes at a table before someone brought a place setting and drink order. Although there were several small empty tables more to the center of the room, we were sat against a wall next to a door that hit the back of my chair every time it was opened. Will never book again.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Please accept our apologies for your frustrating visit on Easter. What you experienced is not reflective of our usual five-star standards and our team will be reviewing your comments to see where changes may be needed to ensure excellence going forward. We hope you'll allow us a second chance to change your impression of us.
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R2Dine
Phoenix
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience1
Wasn’t expecting to have no view of the outside world. Would not do again.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to make improvements to our offerings. We would like to assure you that we are constantly working to enhance our guest experience and will take steps to address any concerns raised. We would welcome the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide you with a better experience.
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Peggy
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Easter brunch at the Wigwam—what a disappointing experience! When we checked in, we were first directed to a pay station. An automatic 20% gratuity was assessed. I can only assume that the venue has had trouble with people leaving before paying their bills, but I thought this was odd. We were seated in the middle of a huge ballroom. No one came to greet us or take drink orders for ten minutes—and when someone finally approached us, it was a hostess, not a person on the wait staff. No refills; no one came back to check on us for a half hour, until I finally flagged down a server. The food was fine—nothing spectacular. For $85/person, I expected to be more impressed! The service was so disappointing that it colored the entire experience. I EMailed the Wigwam on Sunday afternoon to express my concerns. It’s now a week later, and I’ve heard nothing. Needless to say, we wouldn’t go back.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Peggy, we apologize for the disappointing experience you had during Easter Brunch at The Wigwam. We take all feedback seriously and strive to provide exceptional service to all of our guests. We pride ourselves on providing attentive and efficient service to our guests, and we apologize for any delays or lapses in service that you experienced. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention, your feedback has been shared with our team for further review and improvement.
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kellyl
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Food was cold, service was slow, will pay more for better service and better food. WOW ME...and I will be back each year. Charge more and have more selections...Charge more and have better service....Charge more and have better decor....
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Kelly, we apologize for the shortcomings you experienced during your recent Easter Brunch at The Wigwam. We understand that you were looking for a more elevated experience with better selections, service, and décor. We appreciate your suggestions and feedback, and we are constantly striving to enhance our offerings. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continue to make improvements to our brunch offerings.
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KerrieZ
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Easter brunch with piano music wonderful food and friendly staff. The craband shrimp were a hit with the family and I personally love the champagne vinegarette on the pear salad. Plenty for everyone to eat!
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Thank you for your glowing review of our Easter Brunch! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful dining experience and enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service provided by our staff.
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Jennifer
Phoenix
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Frankly disappointed for the price of the Easter Brunch. $109 pp. Lobster and shrimp on the menu made it sound reasonable but it was only lobster claws that were not fresh. The shrimp was terrible. I had to throw my plate away. I left hungry.
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Jennifer, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment you experienced during your recent visit for our Easter Brunch. We take the quality of our food very seriously, and have addressed this issue with our culinary team to ensure that such lapses do not occur in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust and provide you with an exceptional dining experience in the future.
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ArthurS
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Went for Easter brunch. It was OK. Not best nor worst. Big room buffet in large hall. Liked all the pastel tablecloth spread around. Alcohol not included in advertised price. Food was mediocre. Roast dry, rest of food level of a banquet, not what you’d get in their dining room for a sit down meal. Beautiful hotel when walking the grounds. We’d probably come here just to stay
The Wigwam's Special EventsResponded on April 24, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent Easter Brunch experience with us. We are disappointed to learn that the food did not meet your expectations. As a team, we are committed to providing high-quality cuisine, and we apologize for falling short on this occasion. We appreciate your review and would be honored to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our establishment in the future, whether it be for a stay at our hotel or another dining experience.
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MarieL
Phoenix
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Very disappointing, we have been to breakfast with santa prior to covid and enjoyed it very much. This year the food was horrible. $120 for 3 of us to have a continental breakfast most hotels have for free. I am sad to say we will not be returning.
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TheresaC
Seattle
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The Santa breakfast was a mixed bag for us. The Wigwam is beautiful, the Santa Claus was great, service was excellent and ornament making was well done. The buffet itself was not particularly good. Minimal pastries, scrambled eggs, potatoes (only slightly warm), bacon (good), baby waffles and pancakes. The highlight for the children was the topping for the pancakes and waffles which was candy, whipped cream and strawberries. I have gone to multiple functions at the Wigwam and the food was not up to their usual standard. I would not go again.
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PaulJ
Fargo
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
We had ask to be accommodated for a group of 14. that was not done even though we had talked to them. the food was ok but the lines were very long and it took 20 min to get through them. the area around Santa was Very crowded and the making of ornaments was in the wrong spot and blocked any approach to Santa. It was a good event for the children just cumbersome especially for someone with a handicap.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was good just a little cold
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LJackson
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
I took my two daughters to the Annual Breakfast with Santa event at Litchfields. It is always decorated beautifully and the resort itself is stunning. The buffet breakfast was pretty good, the girls loved the pancake station. However, my server was not very friendly and acted as though it was an inconvenience to get my coffee and the kids drinks. She was also annoyed I asked for a cup with a lid for my three year old. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but for special family events, it's important to be nice because we had been looking forward to this for awhile and her attitude was not pleasant. All in all though, the experience was wonderful and Santa and ornament decorating were a hit. We will be back next year for sure!
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Sabrina
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Not what I expected. There was no warm welcome from Santa, and no one introduced themselves or explained where to find the buffet or Santa, we had to walk the whole area ourselves. It's understandable that the waiter took a while to bring drinks or process the check because she was swamped. As a whole, the price is excessive for what you get. Hotel breakfast buffet was below average, with stale waffles, powdered eggs & plastic-like bacon. There were no advertisements or signs to help you find Santa, and he never cracked a smile. Neither the receptionists nor the hotel staff were kind or approachable. Really, all I can say is that I wish everything had been more well-organized. With an expense of $135, there should have been more for my family of three, such as a professional photo of my youngster with Santa. Wont spend the money again.
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BertE
Phoenix
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Breakfast With Santa at The Wigwam is our family tradition. Once again, it was a magical, heartwarming experience! Santa and the Elves were so kind. The service was impeccable and the food delicious! We can’t wait until next year!
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foodiefriend
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
For the price I thought the quality and selection was mediocre. I’ve enjoyed holiday buffets at other hotels that were much more extravagant high quality and beautifully decorated and displayed. Will not go back.
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MichaelR
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was outstanding but it was noisy. The cost will prevent me from returning next year, however.
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zenmom
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Espresso would be a great bonus, even if it’s paid. Love the variety of food offered! Parsnip soup - yum! Great job over all!
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AngelineS
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience2
Food was delicious and the accompanying piano was a nice touch. Unlike my previous visit at Easter, this dinner was near impossible to obtain a beverage, besides water. One glass of Champagne took 70 minutes to arrive to the table, needless to say we did not order more. Our cold and/or hot beverages Never came. Three requests for beverages and it fell short. The wait staff needed to wait in a never-ending line in the hallway, to place, obtain and pay for their beverage orders. I cannot fault the wait staff for being on their phones and chatting to each other, while in line, they were forced to adhere to this plan of execution. Beverage service can be much approved upon. It would have been nice to have more than one Christmas Tree in the far-off corner. Create more photo ops. I personally was very disappointed with the event and decorations inside the hall.
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WilliamB
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, ambiance, and enough background noise to feel lively and we could still hear our table conversation. Service was very good but might benefit from a few more servers for the overall room to improve speed.
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ScottS
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great service great food great staff great resort!
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KerrieZ
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second cooking demonstration class. The food was great, and there was plenty. It was a two-hour class/demo. The resort had a lot of events going on that night, and it was a bit rushed for the food and cocktails. The last cocktail they did not even serve as we were done with food in 45 minutes. I will be back because its a great night out and I understand they were very busy.
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FAQs

The Wigwam's Special Events is rated 4.2 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Wigwam's Special Events

300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Additional information

Neighborhood
Litchfield Park
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris McLean
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.wigwamarizona.com/dining-happenings
Phone number
(844) 206-4305

The Wigwam's Special Events

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast with Santa at Litchfield's

Holiday Cooking Demo

Menu

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Wigwam's Special Events restaurant rated?

Is The Wigwam's Special Events currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information