Chef's Table : Kentucky Oaks Derby Dinner

  • May 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • La Bonne Vie

    1060 Chinoe Road
    Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Ticket Price $158.96-$185.27 Buy Tickets
Description

The Chef's Table Kentucky Oaks Derby Dinner is a high-end, exclusive dining experience typically held around the time of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby events, which take place annually in Louisville, Kentucky. This event is often associated with the luxurious and festive atmosphere surrounding the Derby.

Here’s what you can expect from such an event:

Menu:
Amuse - Kentucky Hot Brown Bruschetta
Appetizer - Pickled Beet Tartare with Creamy Goat Cheese
Salad - Kentucky Wedge Salad with Bacon, Blackberries, Candied Walnuts, and Bleu Cheese
Entree - Mint Pesto Rack of Lamb with the option to upgrade to a Surf and Turf of Filet Mignon and Seared Scallops 
                Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus Hollandaise
Dessert - Kentucky "Derby" Pie inspired 

Gourmet Dining: The Chef's Table offers a curated menu featuring Southern-inspired cuisine with high-end twists. The dishes often showcase local ingredients from Kentucky and the surrounding region, emphasizing fresh, seasonal produce and premium meats.

Specialty Cocktails: In keeping with the Derby spirit, guests are treated to signature cocktails like the Mint Julep—a traditional drink associated with the Kentucky Derby—as well as other specially crafted beverages.

Exclusive Setting: The dinner often takes place in a private or exclusive setting at Churchill Downs, such as the track’s Millionaires Row, offering sweeping views of the racetrack. It provides a VIP atmosphere with live entertainment and a festive mood.

Cultural and Themed Touches: In line with the Kentucky Oaks, there are typically pink-themed elements, including decorations and attire (as the Kentucky Oaks is known for its emphasis on the color pink). You may also experience unique, Derby-inspired presentations such as horse racing displays or fashion-related showcases.

 

Experience Options 

  • Premium Experience: Arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one complimentary glass of beer, wine, seltzer, soft drink or themed cocktail/mocktail. (additional drinks available for purchase) Also, spend a few private minutes with our chef instructor!
  • General Admission: Arrive up to 30 minutes before class to meet and mingle with other class participants. Drinks available for purchase - Themed cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, seltzer, soft drinks, and bottled water.
  • Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.
  • Menus subject to change based on product availability.
Date & Time

Fri, May 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

La Bonne Vie

1060 Chinoe Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40502 La Bonne Vie
La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering

La Bonne Vie specializes in nutritionally focused Chef-prepared meal delivery, cooking classes, private events, and small-batch catering. We are experts in tailoring each experience so that every guest can sit back, relax, and enjoy each offering without doing all of the work. 


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