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Chef's Circle: VIP Experience and Dinner Ticket

  • May 17, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • The Farm at Old Edwards

    336 Arnold Road
    Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Tickets include VIP event, dinner event, wine, shuttle, and gratuity
Description

Book your Chef’s Circle experience and enjoy an exclusive pre-dinner chef meet-and-greet designed for true culinary enthusiasts. The price includes your Chef’s Circle dinner ticket for the main event.

The evening begins at 5pm in The Orchard House at The Farm at Old Edwards, offering an intimate setting to connect with the talented chefs behind the night’s menu before the dinner celebration unfolds at 6pm.

During this VIP hour, guests will enjoy:

  • A stunning seafood display
  • Chef-curated passed hors d’oeuvres
  • Full bar access
  • Personal time to mix, mingle, and engage with participating chefs
  • An exclusive VIP swag bag

Following the meet-and-greet, guests will proceed to the full Chef’s Circle dinner experience, where the collaborative culinary celebration continues with acclaimed local favorites Edelweiss Highlands, Paoletti's, The Stubborn Bull and The Stubborn Buddha, Highlands Smokehouse, Blue Hound Barbecue & Blue Bike Cafe, Lakeside Restaurant, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar, and Executive Chef Chris Huerta of Madison’s Restaurant, along with other celebrated culinary talents. 

This elevated one hour pre-dinner experience not only enhances your evening but also gives back — 50% of the proceeds from VIP ticket sales will benefit The Giving Kitchen, supporting food service workers in crisis. Make your evening even more memorable while making a meaningful impact.

VIP Passed Hors D'oeuvres:

  • Painted Hills Beef Tartar, House Pickles, Dijon, GA Olive Oil, Herbs, Four65 Sourdough
  • Roasted Jalapeño & Tomato Soup Shooter with Madison’s Pimento Grilled Cheese
  • NC Smoked Trout Salad, Trout Caviar, Dill Cream, Endive
  • Roasted Spring Lamb, Creamy Hummus, Toasted Sumac, Goat Feta, Cucumber, Grilled Naan
  • Roasted Wild Mushroom & Byrd Gap Dairy Goat Cheese Tartlet

VIP Seafood Display:

  • Elaborate display of Chilled Shrimp, Crab Claws and East Coast Oysters, served with Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges, Miniature Tabasco, Horseradish and Saltine Crackers
Date & Time

Sun, May 17, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

The Farm at Old Edwards

336 Arnold Road
Highlands, North Carolina 28741 The Farm at Old Edwards
Old Edwards Inn and Spa

On the fun and scenic southwestern plateau of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Inn and Spa is woven into the community, culture and setting of the vibrant town of Highlands. Situated in the heart of downtown is a European-style resort and mountain retreat with luxury guestrooms, suites, cottages, and vacation homes, premium leisure amenities, farm-fed restaurants and a world-class spa. 


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