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Farm to Table -Sage Hill Ranch Gardens
July 20 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$185
Nestled in the heart of Escondido, Sage Hill Ranch Gardens invites you to join a select gathering of 55-60 guests for this exclusive event.
The experience begins at 4:30 PM with a cocktail hour where you can enjoy a selection of artisan bread boards and chef’s choice delicacies. As the evening unfolds, Host and Farmer Spencer will lead you on a 45-minute tour of our regenerative farm, offering insights into the sustainable practices that are at the core of our ethos.
Following the tour, settle in for a culinary adventure under the stars with the ambiance of live music. Our 5-course dinner prepared by renown chefs, featuring the freshest ingredients from our farm, will tantalize your taste buds and conclude with a sumptuous dessert, wrapping up the experience around 9 PM.
Set in our all-outdoor venue, we encourage guests to dress for comfort and wear suitable footwear for a walk through natural surroundings.
Chef: Jason McLeod
Music: The Journeybirds
Please note that this is a 21+ event, and all ticket sales are final.
10% of proceeds will be donated to the Sage Hill Ranch Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary & Learning Center. To learn more about the non profit visit https://sagehillsanctuary.org.
Chef: Jason McLeod
“Chef Jason McLeod is an esteemed culinary figure with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. He gained significant recognition as the opening Executive Chef at RIA in Chicago’s 5-Star Elysian Hotel, where he led the restaurant to earn two Michelin stars during its first year, a remarkable achievement only shared with two other restaurants in Chicago at the time.
Born and raised in British Columbia, close to the oyster-rich Fanny Bay, Chef McLeod developed a deep connection with seafood from a young age. This passion is evident in his current role as Executive Chef/Partner at Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego, where he aims to enrich the city with a vibrant oyster culture.
Chef McLeod’s cooking style is characterized as simple, honest, and no-fuss, and he finds culinary inspiration from chefs worldwide, cookbooks, and social media platforms like Instagram. At Ironside, popular dishes include the Chowder Fries, Lobster Roll, and Clam Chowder, with the Chowder Fries being a particular favorite among guests.In addition to his culinary achievements, Chef McLeod is known for his appearances on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and his role in managing the culinary programs at Consortium Holdings, which includes restaurants like Soda & Swine and Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego”
Agenda:
4:30 PM: Cocktail hour begins with artisan bread boards and chef’s choice appetizers.
5:15 PM: 45-minute guided farm tour led by our host and farmer Spencer.
6:00 PM: Seating for a 5-course gourmet dinner, including a delightful dessert.
9:00 PM: Event concludes.
Note: All-outdoor venue, dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear.
Age Limit: 21+ event.
