Luxury Holiday Meals in St. Helena: Everything You Need to Know

Few holiday dinners are as highly anticipated as the Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood. Nestled in the rolling green hills of Napa Valley, about 20 miles from St. Helena, this 12-day charity event brings together world-renowned chefs to cook alongside Chef Christopher Kostow. Utilizing seasonal produce from Meadowood’s 3.5-acre farm, each evening offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

The Lineup of World-Class Chefs

Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of top-tier culinary talent:

• Friday, December 6th: Chef Gabriela Camara of Contramar in Mexico City highlights sustainable, equitable farming practices.
• Saturday, December 7th: Chef John Shields of Chicago’s Smyth serves imaginative New American cuisine.
• Tuesday, December 10th: Michelin-starred chef Daniel Calvert of Belon in Hong Kong presents French-inspired bistro dishes.
• Wednesday, December 11th: Chef Jose Avillez of Lisbon’s Belcanto offers a menu influenced by his two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Thursday, December 12th: Chef Junghyun Park of New York City’s Atomix and Atoboy serves elevated Korean cuisine.
• Friday, December 13th: Chefs Jeremy Chan and Ire Hasan-Odukale of London’s Ikoyi curate a seven-course African-inspired menu.
• Saturday, December 14th: Nicolai Norregaard of Kadeau in Copenhagen brings his Michelin-starred expertise to Meadowood.
• Tuesday, December 17th: James Beard Award-winning Chef Brady Williams of Seattle’s Canlis highlights fresh seafood.
• Wednesday, December 18th: Chef Jeremy Charles of Canada’s Raymonds uses the finest local ingredients.
• Thursday, December 19th: Chef Malcolm Lee of Singapore’s Candlenut showcases modern Peranakan heritage food.
• Friday, December 20th: Chef Val M. Cantu of San Francisco’s Californios presents high-end Mexican cuisine.
• Saturday, December 21st: Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood concludes the series with an unforgettable dinner.

A Celebration for a Good Cause

Proceeds from this extraordinary series benefit Saint Helena Preschool for All, Inc., a nonprofit providing scholarships to local children. The Restaurant at Meadowood will donate $2,000 in honor of every guest chef and 10% of every dinner ticket sold. Guests are also invited to bring unwrapped gifts, which the staff will deliver to children in need during the holiday season.

Reservations are now open—don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind holiday tradition in Napa Valley.

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