taster
nounUK /ˈteɪ.stər/
US /ˈteɪ.stɚ/
A taster is a small amount of food or drink you try to see if you like it.
The waiter brought us a little taster of the soup before we ordered.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person whose job is to taste food or drink to check its quality.
The chocolate company hired a taster to check every new batch.
3. A short experience or example that shows what something is like.
The first chapter is just a taster of the whole book.
4. A small dish served before a meal to give you an idea of the chef's cooking.
Each guest received a tiny taster of the main course.