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Dinner in the Vineyards 2022
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2022 Dinner in the Vineyards
Hello foodie friends ! It’s time to get out of social media and Zoom meetings and get back together in person! This year, the association of vignerons from Les Vins de St-Saphorin and Edible Switzerland will co-host a vine-to-table event. We’ll be bringing our tables (and kitchens–and everything that goes with that), to the vines above Rivaz on 25 June 2022!
Join us for a day of exploring and fun in this spectacular region of Lavaux. Then, come and celebrate with our special edition of dinner in the vineyards.
With a team of Foodies in Switzerland chefs, local ingredients, and award-winning wine from these regional, historic vineyards, the theme of the dinner is “Elegant Abundance”. We’ll be celebrating the bounty of this region. And simply enjoying the evening.
- 150 seats at the table
- 50 metres of tables winding along a vineyard path
- a fun apéro
- a festive meal
- wine tasting with a half dozen local wine makers
- an assortment of desserts
- A fundraising raffle to raise money for refugees from Ukraine (our own version of #cookforUkraine).
It is an international event. So far we’ll speak English, French, German, and (add yours)!
Details
DATE: 25 June 2022
TIME:
Dinner: 17h – 22h
arrival starting 17h, dinner starting 18:30, sunset 21:27
LOCATION: Chemin du Moulinet, Rivaz (46°28’43.7″N 6°46’40.3″E)
ATTENTION: Google maps mistakenly calls this road Route des Corges.
Getting to and from the event using public transportation.
COST: 175 CHF / person. Includes a reception apéro, a convivial vine-to-table dinner, a half-dozen wines to taste, a buffet of desserts and more!
VIP experience: 250 CHF / person. Join an exclusive group for a guided tour of the historic vineyards and a special tasting of reserve wines with the vintners. Arrive on site before the crowd for a special apéro and meet the chefs.
The chef team
Rolf Knecht
Executive Chef. Rolf spent many years abroad and the past 14 years as Executive Chef for Hyatt International in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and China. Now responsible for all culinary aspects at Ecole d‘Humanité, he continues to embrace his passion for sustainability in the food chain.
Stacey Pennington
Founder, TrouveByStacey, a discovered, restored, redesigned, refinished, lifestyle & accessories brand. Why settle for an average piece like everyone else when you can have something original? She has style and taste… AND is also a trained chef.
Stacey Streuli
Owner of catering service and new food truck Lone Star Kitchen in Zurich. Her love of international foods, Mexican and Tex-Mex in particular, became the catalyst for her to learn to recreate all of her favourite dishes, and pushes her to be more creative and experimental in the kitchen. She offers TexMex cookery courses and bespoke catering services.
Benjamin Ong
As a chemical engineer, Benjamin is no stranger to bold and complex fusion flavours from Malaysia’s diverse food scenes. A self-taught and designated baker for his family & friends. Ben enjoys perfecting his baking skills and applying his scientific mindset in his never ending quest for new and different baking challenges.
About our vigneron hosts
In the heart of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, our winegrowers are poets. Respectful of their privileged connection with the nature, they are modern day alchemists–mixing earth and gravel, pruning and cuttings, rain and light, so that the fruits of their labour literally become fruits of the earth.
The St-Saphorin appellation extends from the Dézaley vineyards to the commune of Chardonne. The wine of St-Saphorin is a full-bodied and fruity wine of great finesse. Each winegrower works in respect of their traditions, with modern techniques and a specific expertise that brings out the unique specificities in their wines.
More about our vigneron hosts
Christelle Conne
Winemaker and owner of Champs de Clos, Chexbres. Christelle took over her family business from her parents in 2013. BUT her family has been cultivating vines on the slopes of Lavaux since the 15th century. Her wines are rooted in both history and values of her exceptional heritage and display a sober but elegant modernity. Regularly awarded in national and international competitions, the Cave Champ de Clos is among the best wine producers in Switzerland.
Christophe Chappuis
Winemaker and owner of Domaine Chappuis, Rivaz. Christophe’s family has been living in the village of Rivaz since 1335. His family has been growing grapes and making wines for 19 generations. His estate is part of the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed as an outstanding example of a centuries-long interaction between people and their environment. He is committed to conserving and developing this heritage in order to pass it on to future generations.
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We’ll continue to discover more about our hosts as we approach our dinner.
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We’ll continue to discover more about our hosts as we approach our dinner.
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We’ll continue to discover more about our hosts as we approach our dinner.
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We’ll continue to discover more about our hosts as we approach our dinner.
Dinner tickets are now on sale
These types of events are my favorite and I really enjoyed the last one so I am very excited to come back.
– Kari Ryerson
I just bought my tickets! Really looking forward to it! 😊
– Anthony
#CookForUkraine Fundraiser
With plans already in place for hosting this dinner when the war started, we wondered how we could help? What could we do? We thought we’d ask our foodiepreneurs in our foodie group about helping create a fundraiser for this event. All proceeds from this raffle will go to UNICEF.
The prizes are are drool-worthy. If you are a foodiepreneur or someone who wants to contribute to our prizes, please contact me for more details.
The auctions for the first three prizes will start online on edibleswitzerland.com on 15 June 2022.
FAQs about this event
RESERVATIONS & BOOKING A TICKET
How do I make a reservation & secure my seat at the table?
Buy your seat with this link. We’ll need your contact information so we can effectively communicate with you. You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your payment is complete. We can accept payments by TWINT and credit card through this site. Email me if you want to pay by IBAN. Closer to the event, you’ll receive an additional email with pertinent event details and information.
What if I have a ticket, but can’t come to the event?
Due to the nature of the event, we are unable to offer refunds. However, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to someone else. Please contact us at least 24 hours before the event with the new guest’s name and information.
Otherwise, they are welcome to use your name when checking in. You can also try to sell your seats on our Facebook group. We can redirect last minute guests to look there. Please keep in mind that transferring funds is your responsibility.
Additionally, please read our terms of purchase policy.
What is included in the cost of the ticket?
A seat at the table is 175 CHF and includes a reception apéro, a convivial vine-to-table dinner, a half-dozen wines to taste, a buffet of desserts and more!
Is there a waitlist?
Tickets are non-refundable. However, in the current climate, it could become possible that somebody might need to cancel. Please, contact me within one week of the event to see if any spots have opened up. You can also check our Foodies in Switzerland Facebook group for tickets. We’ll redirect guests to look there to buy or sell last-minute seats.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies?
When you buy a ticket, let us know if you have specific dietary requirements. We’ll get back to you about how we can accommodate them.
What is the age requirement?
We will be serving alcohol, so the event is targeted for 16 years old or older.
How are you making this a green event? Does it even make a difference?
When we started last year and thought, do we really need disposable coffee cups and individual creamers? What can we do to reduce waste? All it really took was a commitment to one or two things differently. This year, we’ve tried to describe what we do in our sustainability statement.
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What should I wear?
The dinner will take place quite literally, in the vineyards. The terrain is uneven and cobbled. Please dress accordingly for the dates and remember to wear comfortable shoes. It could get chilly in the evening (even after a warm day) so please come prepared with a jacket or blankets to keep you comfortable. We anticipate a beautiful sunset and possibly a moonrise. We are encouraging guests to dress up a little (this is NOT a Zoom meeting :-), but jeans and casual attire are not out of place.
How do I get to the event?
Our event is located directly below the train station of Chexbres in the middle of the steeps slopes of the Lavaux. There is no official event parking. We strongly recommend arranging for a safe ride or taking public transportation.
We recommend arriving in Chexbres and departing from Rivaz or St. Saphorin. Here is a link to help you plan your travel.
It is important to note the event ends at 22h and you should note the times of the last trains from where you choose to depart.
Do you allow dogs at your event?
Due to health department regulations, dogs are not allowed at the event.
Will the event be postponed (in case of weather or COVID)?
We do not anticipate the event being cancelled because of COVID). In the case that we are forced to postpone this open-air event because of weather, the hosts will host another event later in the year in a weather-proof place. We will make the weather decision by 21 June 2022.
When will I receive directions and other important information about the event?
You will receive an email about two weeks prior to the event with directions to the event location, finalized event details, and helpful hints on what to wear and what to bring.
What can I bring, other than my fabulous self?
We have collaborated with some foodiepreneurs for some spectacular “door prizes” at our event to raise money for displaced persons from Ukraine. We have prizes like an outdoor cooking experience, sustainable chocolate subscription, wild meat gift boxes and more. Bring a few extra francs or your your TWINT to be considered for these exciting prizes.
Can I buy a gift certificate?
You can definitely offer somebody else a place at the table. Just tick the u0022this is a giftu0022 box in the booking form.
Do you host other private events?
We have a network of locations and suppliers to create awesome experiences, farm-to-table, or vine-to-table events. We can also help you create an interesting team gathering (for people who are now working in a hybrid work environment and decentralized work spaces). Contact us if you would like us to help you organize your experience.
Book your seat at the table
Book your seat and we’ll take care of the rest.
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About the owner/operator/guide
Travel & experience designer, editor, foodie, digital professional
Hi, I’m Jen. I am a foodie. Which means, I like food and everything around food. I like creating. I like sharing. I especially like creating unique foodie experiences.
I am a Canadian-Swiss (who moved to Switzerland cira 2010 to marry a Valaisan). Before that, I lived in California wine country (Sonoma/Napa) & Ontario, Canada. But I am from the Yukon Territory in Northern Canada (mile 906.8 Alaska Highway to be exact). I currently live in a pastoral Fribourg village of Bossonnens with that Valaisan husband and two sons.
When I’m not working on Edible Switzerland or moderating the Foodies in Switzerland group or the #SwisswineLovers group, I have a digital concierge agency with a few clients all over the world.
Here’s to enjoying and sharing more online and off. Santé! Cheers!