The Lafayette Junior Chef's Table: Grade Five-Star Private Dining Experience

Experience a fall evening of culinary magic and effortless entertaining-powered by the next generation of great chefs. Treat yourself and two other couples to an exquisite multi-course grilled surf and turf dinner prepared by two of our school's most talented young culinary artists. This isn't just a meal; it's a full-service "pop-up" restaurant experience where Lafayette fifth graders take the lead on everything from designing the cocktails* to cooking and serving the meal and final coffee service.

*All alcohol prepared and served by the chefs' parents.

The Culinary Journey

• The Welcome: Begin the evening with a signature seasonal cocktail and artisanal appetizers.

• The Main Event: A sophisticated menu featuring premium grilled selections from the land and sea, prepared and served "under the stars."

• Dietary-Friendly: Full, high-protein vegetarian pairings are available upon request.

• The Pairings: Thoughtfully selected wine pairings will accompany each course to complement the smoky, grilled flavors.

• The Finale: Freshly brewed coffee service and a decadent dessert to cap off the evening.

Choose Your Ambiance

The winning bidder can choose the setting that suits them best:

• Host's Residence: Enjoy the ultimate "night out" at the hosts' home in Chevy Chase DC. The evening concludes with an optional starlit soak in a 3,000-gallon saltwater hot tub (plush, oversized towels provided!)

OR

• Winner's Residence: Let the "Junior Bistro" come to you! The chefs and their support crew (servers and a dedicated cleaning team) will transform your kitchen into a private restaurant and leave it spotless before they depart.

What's Included:

• A four-course dining experience for six adults. • Full service: "Maitre D'" table service, drink pouring, and a complete cleaning crew to handle all dishes and kitchen reset.

• All ingredients, wine pairings, and refreshments.

• Adult sous-chef supervision to ensure professional-grade safety and timing.

**Scheduling: The hosts will work with the winning bidder to schedule at a mutually convenient evening in the fall of 2026.

Hosted By The Kullar/Palmeri & Poritz-Mennen Families