FOODIES IN SWITZERLAND

AMERICAN THANKSGIVING

Join us for this traditional American feast with a southern twist at La Villa Noire

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What are we thankful for this year?

Hello, I am Dejah and I don’t know about you, but this year I feel especially thankful. What I would most like to do is return to my childhood home and submerge myself in the warm embrace of my huge family, but this year, its just not possible.

So I want to share this, the best of all holidays, with our Swiss Foodies community.

I have joined up with Jen to host Thanksgiving in my home, La Villa Noire, here in Montreux. We would love to have you join the feast.

Be prepared to stand up and tell us all what you are thankful for – because that is tradition. Be prepared to eat and eat some more, because that too, is tradition. Get ready to laugh and make memories with new friends. And sorry, there won’t be any football going on in the background, but I can promise some awesome tunes.

And why southern style? Because I was born down south and grew up with smoked turkey and giblet gravy for Thanksgiving and, as far as I’m concerned, you can’t beat smoked turkey. It’s not pretty, and it doesn’t have that crispy skin, but the meat is like butter and falls off the bone making each bite delicious. Ample portions of all the trimmings will also be on offer as well as dessert.

Details

DATE: 27 November2021

TIME: 18h – 23h

LOCATION: La Villa Noir, Montreux

COST: 130 CHF / person and includes a reception with a special “fait maison” welcome beverage and a selection of nibbles, and a three-course seated dinner with wine.

Dinner Menu

Thanksgiving nibbles and a house-made specialty cocktail (non-alcoholic versions available)

MAIN COURSE

Sweet potato rolls with whipped salted butter

Organic, locally-sourced, slow-smoked turkey and giblet gravy served with cornbread, apple, pecan and sausage dressing

Vegetarian option: Butternut squash with cornbread, apple and pecan stuffing and vegetarian brown gravy

Homemade green bean casserole with mounds of homemade fried shallots. (This ain’t that soup in a can stuff, no sir, it is all made from scratch! And I always double the fried shallots because you know there is never enough of that crunchy goodness!)

Sweet glazed carrots with an orange reduction sauce

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes whipped with sour cream just like my momma makes them

Homemade cranberry and orange chutney (if you like that jiggly stuff bring it along but this version is addictive!)

DESSERT

Sweet potato cake with marshmallow frosting

coffee and tea

Drinks menu

Dejah is developing a special fall-themed cocktail for the nibbles along with a non-alcoholic cocktail.

A perfect red wine pairing (most likely a pinot noir) will be served with the main course. We can also source a white wine if there are requests.

She is also creating a non-alcoholic main course pairing based on southern sweet tea, but not as sweet and probably containing some of my home brewed kombucha.

Here’s the gin she’s even started infusing with cranberries and oranges to make the super special Thanksgiving cocktail.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE

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(Register to be on the waitlist with the form at the bottom of page)

About our host, Dejah Meldem

If you were at our Dinner in the Vineyards, you may have already met Dejah — a trained chef & owner of La Villa Noir AirBnb. Born in Texas, raised in Arkansas and schooled in California, Dejah has done Thanksgiving all over the States.

As she was missing her home and family Thanksgiving traditions, she proposed that we start making new ones. She’s inviting us to her home in Montreux and we’re hosting a true southern home-style Thanksgiving dinner.

We hope to make this evening a memorable experience for both our guests and this passionate foodie.

Safety notice – COVID 19

COVID-certificate required
Hand sanitizer available to all guests
Recommended social distancing throughout
Limited people onsite

Please be responsible. Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID.

FAQs about this event

RESERVATIONS & BOOKING A TICKET

How do I make a reservation & secure my seat at the table?

Fill in the form at the bottom of this page. We’ll need your contact information so we can effectively communicate with you (given the COVID situation and all). Once you make your reservation, the organizer will contact you for payment options.

You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your payment is complete. We can accept payments by TWINT, IBAN & credit cards.

Your reservation is not confirmed until your payment is received.

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, the organizer is unable to offer refunds. However, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to someone else.

Please contact the organizer 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.

What is the COVID policy?

We are doing everything we can to ensure safety of the guests. We hope you do the same. We are monitoring the federal guidelines for private events. We are providing hand sanitizer for people at the event. We’re asking for safe distancing.

Please be responsible. Please do not attend the event if are experiencing symptoms of COVID.

What is the price of a ticket? and what is included in the price?

Tickets are 130 CHF per person and includes a reception with a special “fait maison” welcome beverage and a selection of nibbles, and a three-course seated dinner with wine. All ticket prices are listed in CHF unless otherwise noted.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Apart from a vegetarian option, we are unable to cater to people with nut allergies, vegan or gluten free diets.

What is the age requirement?

We will be serving alcohol, so the event is targeted for 16 years old or older.

EVENT

What should I wear?

The dinner will take place at a winery. 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 (transportation & parking)?

LOCATION: La Villa Noir, Montreux

PARKING: Parking d’echange de Chailly-sur-Montreux (4 minute walk)

Do you allow dogs at your event?

Due to health department regulations, dogs are not allowed at the event.

When will I receive directions and other important information about the event?

You will receive an email about one week 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 are a community of foodies. We love discovering new flavours and local products. We’re asking you to bring a something to trade.
The idea is that if you bring something, you will also bring something home.

OTHER QUESTIONS

Can I buy a gift certificate?

You can definitely offer somebody else a place at the table. Just tick the “this is a gift” 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. If you would like us to help you organize a foodie experience, just ask.

Southern-style Thanksgiving dinner

EVENT CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. Use this form to register to be on the waitlist.