Join Chefs of the Meritage Collection Napa Valley as they team up with different comedians to bring you a Laugh Cellar original show, Cooking with Comedians! Participants gain culinary tips and tricks, as well as confidence to cook more at home; with plenty of laughs and tastes along the way. Plus, learn the latest trends and classics of food.
Lunchtime Edition!
May 21
11:30AM to 1:00PM
MENU:
First: Grilled Jumbo Asparagus – shaved raw salad, poached egg, pancetta lardons, black pepper foam
Second: Roasted Kurabota Pork Chop – mascarpone polenta, grilled broccolini, spring cherry mostarda
Third: Cabernet Strawberry “Shortcake”- wine macerated and fresh strawberries, whipped cream, biscuit tuile
Lunchtime Edition!
May 21
11:30AM to 1:00PM
MENU:
First: Grilled Jumbo Asparagus – shaved raw salad, poached egg, pancetta lardons, black pepper foam
Second: Roasted Kurabota Pork Chop – mascarpone polenta, grilled broccolini, spring cherry mostarda
Third: Cabernet Strawberry “Shortcake”- wine macerated and fresh strawberries, whipped cream, biscuit tuile
This show is in conjunction with the Chardonnay Classic event at sister properties, Meritage Resort and Vista Collina Resort in the Napa Valley. The ultimate chardonnay experience takes place May 20-22 and invites guests to learn from Master Sommeliers and winemakers while indulging in premier wine experiences to celebrate the greatness of Chardonnay. Guests can choose from a variety of incredible events throughout the weekend. The program features gourmet lunches, luxury dinners, unique tastings and comedy!
Doors open at 11:00. Experience starts at 11:30AM and ends at 1:00PM.
Doors open at 11:00. Experience starts at 11:30AM and ends at 1:00PM.
Meet the comedian and chef!
Comedian Headliner Courtney Cronin Dold is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, comedy writer, television and digital media producer, development consultant and owner of Find Your Funny Comedy Consulting. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for The Wayne Brady Show where she worked as the comedy producer and writer for Wayne. She provides comedy material and roast jokes for comedians, influencers, rockstars, actors, athletes, television hosts and reality stars. She has provided comedy material for hundreds of live events, as well as over 40 television series and pilots. Collectively her private clients have over 100M views, likes, and followers on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram; several of her clients are Emmy Award Winning television personalities. Courtney performs comedy in Los Angeles and beyond!
Chef Bryan Gardner
Chef Bryan Gardner: After studying English and History at the University of Southern Maine, Chef Bryan Gardner longed to fulfill his passion for food. He went on to study culinary arts at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. After graduating in 2005 he launched an impressive career working among some of Napa’s finest Michelin Star restaurants. He expanded his food horizons in 2008 and became the Executive Chef at the Relain & Chateaux property, Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Bryan returned to Calistoga in 2012 and went on to leverage his culinary prowess in the Napa Valley. Bryan’s fondness for food began while he was growing up in New England; he was born into a family of foodies and raised on some of the finest seafood from the Coast of Maine.
$130 PER PERSON
Includes:
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a dietary restriction, please get in touch with us before purchasing tickets.
EMAIL
Meritage Resort ⎪Food & Wine Center
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
Includes:
- Comedy show to start and end the experience
- Culinary tips and tricks to try at home
- 3-course Farm to Fork lunch
- Glass of award-winning wine or craft beer upon arrival
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a dietary restriction, please get in touch with us before purchasing tickets.
Meritage Resort ⎪Food & Wine Center
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
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