THE French Dinner
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A Votre Service: Five Course In-Home Dinner for Twelve by Stéphane Cattelin and the Society of Amateur Chefs
THIS ITEM IS PART OF OUR LIVE AUCTION.
TUNE IN ON MAY 13 !
Invite your friends for the French-iest dining experience in the Twin Cities! You'll be treated with three star French cuisine during this unforgettable meal. Sit back while Stéphane and a team from the Society of Amateur Chefs prepare a curated selection of legendary French recipes. Don't be fooled by their name... These chefs are a group of highly talented local gourmands. Stephane was the 2018 Grand Chef, and is current Grand Chef Emeritus!
Enjoy some of the delicacies that have solidified France as a center of the culinary world, as each course is painstakingly prepared and presented by a team of chefs in your kitchen, and perfectly paired with a wine of their choosing.
You'll indulge in two of Stephane's signature dishes, featuring duck two-ways; a pastry-topped truffle soup with duck foie gras, legendary chef Paul Bocuse's "Soupe Elysée", and Stephane's famous magret de canard, duck breast with green peppercorn sauce, porcini mushrooms and gratin dauphinois.
What's included:
-A Selection of passed hors d'oeuvres with Champagne
-A Five Course Dinner for up to 12
-Wine Pairings with each course
-A minimum of 3 chefs at your service
-A dish presentation, explanation and background, by its chef
-A maître d'hôtel/server who will deliver and clear each course, manage dishwashing, and return your kitchen to the state it was before dinner!
All you need to do is enjoy the food and wines?
As the French say : "Clef en main", A true Fork-in-hand home dining experience!!
Stéphane exclusively cooks duck from Au Bon Canard, in Caledonia, Minnesota. Au Bon Canard is run by Christian Grasset, a French-transplant who has won critical acclaim for his duck farm. Their delicious duck will add to this authentic French experience.
Testimonial from last year's winners:
Une Soirée Inoubliable!
Oh là là! This experience is not to be missed!! Be prepared to be treated to an evening you will not soon forget! We were absolutely blown away by Stephane and his team! Every detail was perfection, from the planning to the gorgeous plating to the incredible dishes to the beautiful wine pairings -- even the clean up! You and your guests will have an unforgettable evening and as the hosts, you just need to invite your guests - Stephane and team will take care of the rest! Stephane will expertly walk you through each dish and wine pairing as you and your guests enjoy an elevated dining experience in the comfort of your own home! This evening with Stephane is worth every penny! Do not miss this chance to have a one-of-a-kind food and wine experience!
-Karen & Ed Bacig
Donated By Stephane Cattelin