Rivaz, 05 May 2022 – The association of vignerons from Les Vins St-Saphorin and Edible Switzerland co-host a vine-to-table dinner in the tumbling vineyards above Rivaz on 25 June 2022.
We’re bringing our tables (and kitchens) to the vines with our 2022 edition of Dinner in the Vineyards. A dramatic location, overlooking Lac Léman with the alpine peaks of the French Alps forming the perfect backdrop, this dinner will be an exceptional culinary experience.
With a team of foodie chefs, local ingredients, and award-winning wine from the historic vineyards of St-Saphorin, the theme of the dinner is “Elegant Abundance”. We’ll be celebrating the bounty of this region. And simply enjoying the evening.
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.
- 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).
Christophe Chappuis, president of the Association of Vins St-Saphorin:
“After two years without being able to organize an event, it is important to us that we are able to welcome visitors again in the heart of the St-Saphorin appellation. What could be better than a good meal accompanied by our best wines in a sumptuous setting to enjoy a beautiful summer evening? “
Jennifer Burke of Edible Switzerland:
“With plans already in place for hosting this dinner when the war in Ukraine started, we wondered how we could help? What could we do? We decided to host a fundraiser raffle to raise money for displaced people from Ukraine.”
More about the fundraising raffle
Before and during the event, we will be selling raffle tickets to raise funds for our displaced friends from the Ukraine. Our version of #cookforUkraine. All proceeds from this activity will go to UNICEF. We’ve worked with a few key organisations to obtain drool-worthy prizes. Our three big prizes for the raffle are :
- OFYR 100 outdoor grill (value: 2500 CHF)
- A Miele CM 6560 CH coffee machine (value: 1400 CHF)
- Hotel de Leman in Jongny: A gift certificate for two people: A dinner, a night, and a breakfast at the boutique hotel (value 425 CHF)
Our community of foodiepreneurs and winemakers has also united to offer a selection of products and services such as experiences, cooking classes, private chef dinners, eCommerce gift certificates, and so much more. The raffle tickets will go on sale on 01 June 2022 on EdibleSwitzerland.com and the winners will be announced at the event on 25 June 2022.
A focus on sustainable wine tourism
It takes time and effort to make changes–to do things differently. But, we are committed to practising sustainable tourism, running zero waste experiences & events and giving back to our community. Everything we plan, everything we do, we believe our efforts will be worth it.
- We are committed to serving the local economy. Quite literally, we will be serving local ingredients (meat, vegetables, honey and other artisan products) for the dinner paired with local wines and other locally-made beverages.
- We try to minimise waste through avoidance, reduction, recycling, composting, and separate disposal. We use upcycled plates, cloth napkins, real cups, glasses, and cutlery. And we highly encourage public transportation to and from the event.
- We are working with local businesses & guides to provide eBikes, electric scooters, and other interesting options to move people around. Be it offering guided tours, or interpretive tastings, or just an educational hike.
- Additionally, any energy required for this event is provided by green energy company BelairTechnology.com.
- Supporting community: for our 2022 event, we are organizing a raffle to raise money for charities for Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland. Our version of #cookforUkraine.
These types of events are my favorite and I really enjoyed the last one so I am very excited to come back.
– Kari Ryerson, April 2022
“The Dinner in the Vineyards event was one of the most memorable Swiss foodie experiences I have ever participated in. Good food, great location, amazing people.
-Dejah Meldem, September 2021
Event 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)
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.
About the Association of Vins St-Saphorin
The association of Vins St-Saphorin is an association of more than 40 winegrowers and wine makers who make wines from grapes grown in the St-Saphorin appellation in the Lavaux.
About EdibleSwitzerland
We celebrate the love of food, community, and bringing it all together for fun, food, & flavour. We connect food lovers (locals and tourists) to the best resources we can find in anywhere in Switzerland. We help you explore where your food comes from, how it’s produced, and who makes it.
Gallery of images of the appellation of St-Saphorin, our vintners, & chefs
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Social media video of Dinner in the Vineyards 2021
For more information
Please contact Jennifer Burke.