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WINE PAIRED DINERS, EXECUTIVE DINING, F&B CONSULTATION

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WINE PAIRED DINERS, EXECUTIVE DINING, F&B CONSULTATION

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Fine Dining With chef Loren

Join me for an unforgettable dining experience

 Hi, I’m Chef Loren. My craft is curating intimate dining experiences that celebrate the terroir and beauty of Virginia’s Monticello wine country. I work with refined local ingredients, crafting farm-to-table cuisine paired thoughtfully with distinguished wines and spirits. With the perspective of a former executive chef and a lifetime of global culinary exploration, I bring depth, intention, and joy to every plate. 


Let’s share an evening of flavor, conversation, and connection. 

Winery, Brewery or Distillery Pairings

  

Multi-course dining experiences are meticulously crafted to complement and enhance the distinctive character of wines, beers, or spirits. From timeless, classic pairings to thoughtfully conceived, unexpected flavor combinations, each menu is designed to celebrate and elevate every nuance of your beverages, creating a refined and memorable culinary journey.

For wineries, breweries, and distilleries seeking to host a brand-forward event, the complete experience is brought directly to your venue. Each occasion is curated to engage the senses, highlight the essence of your offerings, and provide a lasting, immersive tasting experience that leaves a memorable impression on every guest.

Executive Dining

 Food possesses a remarkable ability to bring people together, transforming a meal into an experience that inspires conversation, collaboration, and meaningful connection. In an executive or professional setting, thoughtfully curated multi-course dining experiences can elevate meetings and gatherings, creating an atmosphere that is both engaging and memorable. Whether the aim is to impress clients, celebrate achievements, or foster strategic relationships, these experiences can be hosted at your office, private club, or preferred venue. Each event is designed to encourage dialogue and strengthen connections, with the flexibility to be fully private or selectively open according to your needs. Discretion, closed-door meetings, and NDAs are available for confidential discussions, ensuring a seamless and refined experience for every guest.

Private Dining

 Private and in-home dining offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform any occasion, whether celebrating an anniversary, birthday, holiday, or simply enjoying a special meal, into a remarkable and deeply personal experience.  


Menus are thoughtfully curated to reflect your favorite dishes, introduce inspired new creations, or provide playful and interactive culinary experiences for you and your guests. From elegantly presented hors d’oeuvres to lavish multi-course tasting menus, every detail is designed to engage the palate, inspire conversation, and create enduring memories. 


Each experience is fully customizable, with pricing based on your chosen service and the ingredients selected for your custom menu, and is crafted to provide seamless execution, attentive service, and a refined atmosphere that elevates the meal into something extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression on every guest. 

Culinary Classes

Culinary classes offer a fun and engaging way to bring people together, whether as a team-building experience for your office, a unique offering for guests at a winery, brewery, or restaurant, or an opportunity for students at a private school to learn valuable life skills. Each class is thoughtfully designed to be interactive, educational, and enjoyable, providing participants with hands-on experience and practical knowledge they can carry forward. Whether exploring new techniques, discovering exciting flavors, or simply sharing the joy of cooking, these classes are tailored to inspire, entertain, and create memorable experiences for every group. 

TV segments with wsls 10 and wdbj 7

Cookin' in the Mornin'

Get a feel for what it's like behind the scenes in my kitchen! This was shot during Katie Roshetko and my first episode of Cookin' in the Mornin' in spring 2023. Videography by Marcus Dalton. 

Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Duke on WSLS 10

 Watch step-by-step as we prepare this dish just as it’s done in restaurants. With cooked pasta on hand, a delicious, restaurant-quality dinner can be ready in under five minutes—simple, quick, and full of flavor! 

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Watch how simple this dish can be! Exactly how we do it in the restaurants for the most part. If you have cooked pasta, dinner can be ready in under 5 minutes! 

Dragon Eggs with Duke on WSLS 10

Making "Dragon Eggs" with Duke! Very simple nigiri style sushi that you can make at home. Just a few ingredients and a little time for prep!

Highlights from filming with Americas Best Restaurants, and introduction to The Palisades Restaurant in Egglston, VA with WSLS 10

Sharing my experience with Americas Best Restaurants, and announcing my new position as Executive Chef at the iconic The Palisades Restaurant.  Click the picture for the story. 

National Nacho Day!!!

Who doesn't like nachos? How about all the nacho fixin's wrapped up in a tortilla and deep fried! Check out this video for the full scoop!

Cookin' in the Mornin'

Mushroom Mania! Look how we celebrated National Mushroom day with an amazing LionsMane Crab Cake! Vegan substitutions and the full recipe HERE! 

Calamari of the South?!?!

The First time I ever tried this dish was in Charleston SC and it blew my mind! Check out how something that can be considered a waste product can be a dish at a 5 star restaurant. 

Cookin' in the Mornin'

Check out Cookin' In The Mornin'  with Katie Roshetko from WDBJ7 as we celbrate our favorite national food hlidays! 

Photo Gallery

Lion's Mane Vegitarian "Crab Cake" - Photo by Marcus Dalton
Fun menu from Chef Loren's Food Truck, from left 5 cheese Mac n Cheese, Lion's Mane Vegetarian "Crab
Matthew Reiss, owner of Gnomestead Hollow Farm and Forage and I .
Brisket Grilled Cheese - Photo by Marcus Dalton
Piopinni Mushrooms in the grow room at Gnomestead Hollow
Marcus Dalton and Katie Roshetko in my kitchen
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