The Chef’s Tasting Menu Experience
A Private Culinary Journey in Wine Country
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Wine Country culinary journey with our exclusive Chef's Tasting Menu Experience. An expert private chef will transform your vacation rental into an intimate fine dining destination, crafting a personalized multi-course feast highlighting the season's finest local ingredients from Sonoma and Napa Valley.
The Chef's Tasting Menu Experience
$195 per person
Groups of 18 people or fewer • 4-hour experience • Minimum spend $995
What's Included
Every Chef's Tasting Menu Experience includes:
A welcoming amuse bouche to start your culinary journey
Dedicated professional service staff
Custom-printed personalized menus with your special occasion details
Elegant tablescape with seasonal flowers, candles, premium linens, and place settings
Organic stone dinnerware
Complete kitchen cleanup and organization before departure
Seamless planning with convenient electronic proposals and contracts
Full accommodation of dietary restrictions and preferences
Seasonal Menu
Our chefs curate the most inspired seasonal dishes by selecting the freshest ingredients from Wine Country's abundant farmer's markets. Each menu tells the story of the region through thoughtfully prepared meats, produce, and more.
Guests can expect nuanced seasonal updates to reflect the unique micro season of their event, ensuring every dish captures the peak flavors and ingredients available during their celebrations:Chef’s Surprise Amuse Bouche
First Course (select one)
Roasted and pickled beet, Pt. Reyes bleu cheese, fresh pomegranate, crispy onion, caraway, and seeds
Little gem salad, shaved farm vegetables, castelvetrano olive vinaigrette, Valley Ford Estero Gold
Second Course (optional addition, +$18 per person)
Whipped creme de fromage, roasted winter squashes, cabernet saba
Chasu-style pork belly, pear mostarda, braised radicchio, aromatic broth
Rock cod crudo, smoked aleppo-raisin sauce, prickly pear vinaigrette (+$5)
Main Course (select two)
Filo and chickpea strudel with ka'otola feta, saffron-scented tomato sauce, and herb salad
Black cod poached in hojicha tea, butternut brunoise, turnip slaw, hibachi-grilled kale
Braised lamb shank, beluga lentils, parsnip chips, mint gastrique
Coffee-crusted filet mignon, red wine-herb compound butter, seasonal roasted vegetable, demi-glace
(+$10; upgrade to 16oz Ribeye +$15pp)
Dessert (select one)
Brown butter and almond financier with whipped white chocolate-lime ganache and seasonal fruit compote
Gateau au chocolat with whipped coffee ganache, cocoa nib streusel, warm caramel, and gold-gilded chocolate
Enhance Your Experience
Local Artisanal Cheese and Seasonal Fruit Platter (+$10 per person)
Local Artisan Bread and Sea Salted Butter (+$10 per person)
Brown butter bourbon salted chocolate chip cookies ( 4 for +$16)
Quart of housemade vanilla bean milk (+$20)
Seasonal Craft Cocktails (+$45 per person)
Curated Wine Pairings:
3-course pairing (+$45 per person)
4-course pairing (+$55 per person)
Reservations required at least 7 days in advance to ensure the finest seasonal ingredients and personalized attention to your celebration. Please submit the inquiry form and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.
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“Lauren was the absolute best when it came to communicating, collaborating, planning and executing the our yearly best friend’s dinner. We were pleasantly surprised with not only the amazing, locally grown meal, but she included a delicious charcuterie board, and beautiful table. We loved working with Lauren and look forward to working with her and her team again.”
Jessica H.