Le Grand Pique-Nique at Cia at Copia
Imagine being invited to the ultimate birthday party — an unforgettable evening with Jacques Pépin and some of the most revered chefs in Northern California.
This once-in-a-lifetime celebration begins with a reception in COPIA’s stunning Hestan Kitchen, where you can meet and greet beloved chefs as they serve an array of signature small plates they’ve prepared in Jacques’ honor. Then you’ll head to the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum for a family-style dinner featuring some of Jacques’ favorite foods, including charcuterie, salads, cheeses, roast chicken, and more. Next, it’s a live auction where you can bid on unique lots, including Jacques’ original artwork or a stay in an Italian villa. We’ll end the evening with a sparkling toast and a spectacular birthday cake presentation. And throughout the evening, the wines will flow from more than a dozen Napa Valley vintners.
Highlights
- 4:30-5:00: VIP Reception: SOLD OUT An exclusive gathering for 20 guests featuring champagne, Harbison Estate Wines, and canapés by Chef Ross Melling with Jacques and Claudine Pépin in The Haven, an intimate space adjoining the Hestan Kitchen. VIP tickets also include a seat at Jacques’s table for dinner, and a signed copy of his latest book, The Art of Jacques Pepin.
- 5:00-6:00: Welcome Reception: Mix and mingle in the Hestan Kitchen as you sample small plates prepared by more than a dozen celebrated chefs, from a three-star Michelin to a 13-time world pizza champion.
- 6:30-9:30: Dinner with Jacques: Enjoy a three-course family-style dinner and live auction in The Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum surrounded by over 4,000 culinary artifacts from Williams Sonoma founder’s personal collection.
- All evening long enjoy wines from our generous donors: Anomaly Vineyards, Champagne Henriot, Chappellet, Continuum, Far Niente Wine Estates, Frog’s Leap, Harbison Estate Wines, Narsai David Estates, Paradigm Winery, Paula Kornell, Louis M. Martini, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Sentium, Silver Trident Winery, and Villa Ragazzi
Details
Tickets: $750 per guest
Includes welcome reception and dinner
VIP tickets: $1,500 per guest, limited to 20 guests, SOLD OUT
Includes welcome reception and dinner, plus 30-minute private reception with Jacques and Claudine Pépin, a seat at Jacques’ dinner table, and a signed copy of The Art of Jacques Pepin.
Festive attire encouraged. Bow ties are welcomed!
Tickets are non-refundable but transferrable.