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Cooking with Comedians is the perfect choice for a fun and immersive activity. Join Chef Jose Mejia of the Napa Valley as he teams up with a different comedian every show.  Learn the latest trends and classics of food. Participants will gain culinary tips, tricks and confidence to cook more at home, with plenty of laughs and tastes along the way!

​Kitchen doors open at 6:00PM.
​At 6:45 comedian will loosen you up with a short stand-up comedy set. Then the laughs continue as chef and comedian chop it up to bring you a memorable evening of fun and fabulous food.  A glass of wine or beer is included with your dinner.  A beautiful selection of Napa Valley wine and local beer will be available for purchase. 
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The Menu: 
First Course:
Roasted Beet Salad
Toasted Pistachios | Caramelized Yogurt| Bleu Cheese
Second Course:
Mushroom Bolognese Cream Polenta | Thyme
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Roasted Sweet Potato | Parsnip | Brussels Sprout Succotash | Braising Jus
Third Course: 
Freshly Baked Fovetown Cookies with Sea Salt | Caramel

Meet your comedian for November 19:

Maureen is an internationally acclaimed standup comedian who has performed in the U.S., Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland and South Africa. Her intelligent and hysterical rants on life’s absurdities make her a hit at clubs, theaters, and corporate events. She’s an award-winning comedian who has performed on Broadway with Rosie O’Donnell, opened for Steven Wright, Joy Behar, and Gladys Knight — and has roasted comedy royalty Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Her on-screen appearances include Gotham Live, HBO, Red Eye, Comics Unleashed, the Paramount Pictures film Marci X, and many national commercials. COMING IN JANUARY: Maureen’s comedy special, Don’t Make Me Hate You on Dry Bar Comedy.  
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Chef Jose Mejia 

Jose Mejia joined The Meritage Resort and Spa’s culinary team with a passion to curate and deliver an unparalleled dining experience for guests. Chef serves as Olive and Hay Restaurant’s executive chef, leading a team of culinary experts while also creating a locally-sourced menu influenced by rustic, Italian flavors. Today chef Jose Mejia oversee all the outlets culinary operation. Mejia comes prepared with leadership skills and experience from several renowned culinary destinations, including Bouchon Bistro, a Michelin Star restaurant, where he served as saucier-chef de partie and led a five chef team. Additionally, Mejia served as sous chef of the award-winning Pump Room at Public Hotel, where he led an eight-chef team.  Chef Mejia received his Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from The Art Institute, where he also participated in the Taste of NFL alongside some of the country’s top chefs, and also received his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Cooking with Comedians
Chef Jose Mejia
Comedian Maureen Langan
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$130 PER PERSON
Includes: comedy, 3-course Farm to Fork dinner & glass of wine or beer
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Kitchen doors 6:00PM
6:45PM the fun begins! 

Vista Collina Resort ⎪Food & Wine Center 
850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
Vista Collina Resort is part of The Meritage Collection

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