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Dinner in the Vineyards, Lavaux
30 May · Epesses · 17:00–22:00

FOR FOODIES IN SWITZERLAND

Invitation

Some of you will come alone, but you will definitely leave with new friends.

We’re setting a table in the vines above Lac Léman. Good food and a mix of people who probably wouldn’t meet in person otherwise.

No seating plan. No pressure.
Just an evening that will take on a life of its own.

Event details

  • 30 May 2026
    17:00–22:00

  • Shared table dinner
    Seasonal menu
    Wine & beverages included

  • Epesses, Lavaux
    Overlooking Lac Léman

Gallery of inspiration

View of wine hike and wine tour in Lavaux with Edible Switzerland.
View in Lavaux on a wine tasting tour

Proposed menu

Food comes in waves.
Nothing too formal. Nothing too fixed.
Just a menu designed to be shared, passed, and talked over.

To Begin · From the grill

Grilled eggplant,
whipped tahini, warm spices, crushed nuts, herbs

Grilled asparagus on crostini,
burrata, asparagus pesto

Foraged mushrooms,
licked by flame, chive butter, crisped halloumi

Chicken wings,
sumac, pomegranate glaze, bitter greens

Main · Slow, Deep Flavour

Short ribs,
anise, ancho, dark chocolate
creamy polenta, braised fennel, sharp radish

Ricotta & chard gnudi,
grilled wild mushrooms, soft leeks

Lamb chops over an open flame,
harissa, preserved lemon

Garden lettuces dressed simply

Something Sweet

Clementine posset,
cardamom, vanilla bean

Whipped yoghurt,
roasted strawberries, peanut butter fudge

Basque-style cheesecake,
rhubarb compote

Refreshments

Homemade mint lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and ultra-refreshing

Infused water
Cucumber-mint, strawberry-basil, or citrus-rosemary

Selection of wines
A local vintner’s wines Marina Bovard

Coffee/tea after dinner

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About your hosts

Two Foodies in Switzerland meet on Instagram and decide to host an event for us to meet in real life.

Jen Burke: Founder and operator of EdibleSwitzerland.com the Foodies in Switzerland community. I organise these dinners because I like putting interesting people around a table and seeing what happens.ences.

Brooke Hadas of SupperWoman Meals (on IG) is the chef behind the evening’s menu. Her cooking draws from time spent in the Middle East and North Africa — bold flavours, generous plates, and food that’s meant to be shared.

Jen Burke
EdibleSwitzerland
Brooke Hadas
Supperwoman Meals

Experiences to savour

What did our guests love about us! Read their reviews!

  • We were four men on an amazing guided winetour with Jen in Lavaux. Jen was very helpful throughout the planning phase and very flexible in reorganizing the tour when the... read more weather forecast turned out to be unfavourable. We walked through the beautiful landscape and had some exciting wine tastings. The local natural and biodynamic wines were particularly interesting to taste. Moreover, Jen arranged a sumptuous lunch with the best local ingredients and dishes.

    Mikkel Just Avatar Mikkel Just

    My husband and I had an amazing time on our wine tour of the Lavaux region! We started around 10am and walked to our first tasting of 3 wines. They... read more were all excellent and we enjoyed the views of the region. Then, we walked to our next stop for lunch. Jenn brought a beautiful and delicious spread for lunch: cheeses, meats, nuts, tomatoes, bread, figs, and wine. In addition, the most amazing combination of crackers, cheese, smoked trout, and pickled onions. It was a delicious combination! Then, we walked quite a bit further (thankfully mostly downhill). We stopped along the way to learn about the region, vintners, and their process using a wine cart monorail. We made one more pit stop for another tasting before walking through vineyards, by a waterfall, and then ended in the last location for a final tasting where there were lots of purchasing options. Overall, we had a great day and loved our time on the tour! Jenn was so nice and passionate about the wine, people, and history of this region!

    Kristin Heil Avatar Kristin Heil

    My husband and I both agreed that this was the best wine tour we have ever taken. It was exceptional! Jen took us to visit 3 amazing wine makers... read more who each made excellent wines and had interesting backgrounds. We have been on many wine tours in other countries and you don’t always get to meet the wine makers so we were delighted we were meeting with the wine makers. Jen is a very charming and kind guide who also introduced us to raclette dining (which I’m obsessed with now) and our picnic lunch was filled with incredible food. She also took extra care and time to bring a beautiful setting for our picnic lunch along the lake. The Lavaux region and its wines is outstanding. Thank you Jen for such a memorable time.

    Portobello Bee Avatar Portobello Bee
  • My family and I had an awesome winery day trip with Jen and her colleague Dennis in the Swiss wine region of Lavaux. It was a beautiful day spent exploring... read more the region, learning about the wines and enjoying delicious tastings! Jen even went out of her way to build us a picnic with delicious and local food that was incredibly tasty for us to enjoy during the day. She was very thoughtful in organizing our tour and selected some great places for us to enjoy Swiss wine. I would 100% recommend this tour!!!

    Alyssa Hustedt Avatar Alyssa Hustedt

    Jen Burke is an exceptional wine tour guide! From start to finish, she made our day truly memorable with her warmth, knowledge, and attention to detail. The itinerary was perfectly... read more balanced—each stop offered something unique, and Jen’s insights into the local wines and history added so much depth to the experience. We especially loved the lunch at Jean Christophe’s, the only vintner in the region that produces natural wines, which was a real highlight. Jen’s passion for wine and the region is contagious. We left not only with wonderful memories but also with a deeper appreciation for the area and its wines. Highly recommended—thank you, Jen, for an unforgettable day! Lia Zürich, Switzerland

    Lia Zappia Avatar Lia Zappia

    Thanks to Jen we had the most wonderful time in Switzerland. Talk about a very caring, knowledgeable, and great communicator! You can tell her passion for travel and her zest... read more for life! Very thankful to have connected with Jen.

    Zach Bauder Avatar Zach Bauder

Read more reviews

Why come?

Come alone or with friends
Half the table usually starts as strangers.

A table that actually mixes
No fixed groups. Conversations happen naturally.

Food worth sitting down for
Seasonal, generous, and made to be shared.

Unique experiences

Lavaux at its best
Vineyards, lake views, and a setting that does half the work.

A focus on sustainable experiences

At EdibleSwitzerland, we are committed to practising sustainable tourism, running zero waste experiences, events, & tours, and giving back to our community.

We aim to be committed Swisstainable in 2026.

We are committed to serving the local economy. Quite literally, we serve local ingredients (be it honey, meat, vegetables, and other artisan products) paired with local wines and other beverages and artisan products.

We minimise waste through avoidance, reduction, recycling and separate disposal.

At our dining events, we use vintage plates, cloth napkins, real cups, glasses, and cutlery.

We encourage public transportation to and from events and experiences.

We work with local businesses & guides to provide alternative transportation eBikes, electric tuk-tuks, and other interesting tours and options to move people around. Be it offering guided tours, or tastings, or just an interpretive hike.

Additionally, we work with a partner agency to provide green energy for lights and sound (especially for outdoor events).

Supporting community: A portion of our proceeds goes towards creating a fund to help small food businesses launch and grow their business (be them actual food products, experiences, cooking classes, tours, or others) or specific charities.

Reserve your seat

115 CHF per person
Limited seats · Small group

Price includes:

  • Three-course dinner
  • Wine throughout the evening
  • A shared table in a spectacular setting

What to expect

  • Come as you are — alone or with friends
  • The evening normally takes place outdoors, inside if it rains
  • We’ll keep things simple, relaxed, and social
Save your seat

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.

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 the price of a ticket? And what is included in the price?

A seat at the table is 115 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.

Do 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 a few years 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.

EVENT

What should I wear?

The dinner will take place quite literally, in the a vintner’s garden. 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, but jeans and casual attire are not out of place.

Finally, we have no control over the weather. We’ll decide in the few days before the event if we eat inside or out.

How do I get to the event?

Marina’s place is in a wee winemaker village in Lavaux. There is parking on either side of the village, and you will have to walk down to her garden.

Additionally, you can take the train to Grandvaux and hike down to the village. It is a spectacular hike. And takes about 45 min. Afterwards, you can take the train back from Epesses (5 min walk from her garden–downhill). Or, simply take a train to and from Epesses. The hike up will likely take 15 min as it is straight up.

Marina Bovard
La Place 14
1098 Epesses
Vaud, Switzerland

Do you allow dogs at your event?

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

Will the event be postponed?

We do not anticipate the event being cancelled or postponed. And this time, right from the start, we have secured a place inside to eat if it is too cold or wet outside. This event WILL not be cancelled or postponed.

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

OTHER QUESTIONS

Can I buy a gift certificate?

You can definitely offer somebody else a place at the table. Contact me when you want to make the purchase and we’ll work together to make it happen.

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. Contact us if you would like us to help you organize your experience.

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