Passing the Torch
Featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse, Chef E.J. Lagasse and The Spire Collection, Chris Jackson, Chris Carpenter and Tom Gannon
Experience an epic celebration of food and wine while honoring future generations of hospitality leaders at Passing the Torch, an annual tradition benefitting the Sam Beall Fellows program.
This event has sold out.
Includes all event activities and group meals with wine pairings. Taxes and 20% service charge are additional. Event activity fee is sold per person and separately from room.
Event Description
In celebration of Blackberry Farm’s 50th anniversary, our ninth annual Passing the Torch event will honor something that truly hits home for Blackberry Farm: family traditions. Sam Beall’s focus on legendary hospitality and generational sustainability led us to the universally recognized Lagasse family. We are beyond delighted to team up with Chef Emeril Lagasse and his son, E.J. Lagasse, Chef Patron of Emeril’s, for a truly unforgettable Blackberry experience. To top off this celebration, Chris Carpenter, Chris Jackson and Tom Gannon will be pouring selections from The Spire Collection's unforgettable portfolio. You won’t want to miss this exceptional blend of food, wine and generational talent.
Highlights and Features
- Benefitting the Sam Beall Fellows Program
- A Blackberry Conversation or Cooking Demonstration Featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chef Patron E.J. Lagasse
- Wine Pairings and Seminar Featuring The Spire Collection, Chris Jackson, Chris Carpenter and Tom Gannon
- Cooking Demonstration Featuring the Blackberry Farm Culinary Team
Tentative Agenda
Welcome Reception
7:00pm at the Dogwood
Opening Dinner
7:30pm at the Dogwood
Menu by Executive Chef Trevor Iaconis
Featuring wine from The Spire Collection
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Cooking Demonstration
10:00am at The Barn
Featuring Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney and The Barn Culinary team
Wine Seminar
11:00am at Bramble Hall
Featuring wine from The Spire Collection with Chris Jackson, Chris Carpenter and Tom Gannon
Group Lunch
12:30pm at The Barn
Menu by Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney
Featuring wine from The Spire Collection
Afternoon at Leisure
Dinner by Reservation
5:30-9:00pm at the Dogwood
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6:00-9:00pm at The Barn
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
A Blackberry Conversation
11:00am at Bramble Hall
Featuring Guest Chefs Emeril Lagasse and E.J. Lagasse
Lunch at Leisure
12:00-2:30pm at the Main House
Afternoon at Leisure
Finale Reception
7:00pm at The Barn
Finale Dinner
7:30pm at The Barn
Menu by Executive Chef Cassidee Dabney and Guest Chefs Emeril Lagasse and E.J. Lagasse
Featuring wine from The Spire Collection
Breakfast at Leisure
7:30-10:30am at the Main House
Check Out & Fond Farewells
12:00pm at the Oak Cottage
You are welcome to continue to enjoy the property after check out.
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