About this Event
The Festival’s Ultimate Culinary Experience
The festival’s most celebrated event returns to La Toque, the home of Chef Ken Frank, for an evening that represents the highest expression of truffle cuisine in America. This is the night when four Michelin‑starred chefs—from Italy to the California coast—come together to create a once‑a‑year, collaborative celebration of the Périgord truffle.
The evening begins with a bubbles reception, where you’ll visit interactive chef action stations for delicious truffle bites, and—most uniquely—have the rare opportunity to chat directly with the star chefs about their dishes, inspirations, and techniques before dinner service begins. This intimate access sets the tone for a night defined by connection, craftsmanship, and culinary artistry.
Your Michelin‑Starred Culinary Team
Chef Ken Frank — La Toque, Napa Valley
Widely regarded as North America’s leading truffle chef and knighted by the Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba, Ken Frank brings unmatched mastery, heritage, and ingredient intuition. As co‑host of the Napa Truffle Festival for 15 years, he has shaped the national conversation around truffle cuisine. When Chef Ken leads a truffle dinner, you know you’ll experience the pinnacle of truffle artistry.
Chef Erik Anderson — Roseacre, La Jolla
Michelin‑starred chef celebrated for his work at Coi in San Francisco, Chef Erik is known for meticulous technique, bold creativity, and an obsessive devotion to flavor. His career spans formative time at The French Laundry, Noma, and acclaimed leadership at The Catbird Seat, along with multiple James Beard recognitions. Today, Chef Erik brings that same precision and innovation to La Jolla, where he serves as Culinary Director of Roseacre, a major new multi‑venue dining destination in Southern California.
Chef Freddy Money — Atlas, The St. Regis Atlanta
British‑born Chef Freddy Money, Culinary Director at Atlas, brings a dynamic, modern edge shaped by time in elite kitchens such as El Bulli, The Fat Duck, and Per Se. His dishes blend classical rigor with contemporary storytelling, earning Atlas a Michelin star and Forbes Five‑Star distinction and positioning him as one of the most innovative culinary voices in the country.
Chef Marco Gubbiotti — Foligno, Umbria, Italy
Michelin‑starred Marco Gubbiotti brings the soul of Umbria to Napa. His cooking reflects decades in Italy’s most respected kitchens, expressed today through his celebrated culinary project Cucinaa. Rooted in purity of ingredients and disciplined technique, Chef Marco’s cuisine embodies the living landscape of Italy—flavor, memory, and artistry passed from generation to generation.
An Evening of Truffle Mastery
After the welcome reception, you’ll be seated amongst your fellow truffle-lovers for a luxurious, multi‑course truffle dinner—each course reflecting the distinct culinary perspective of the chef who created it. Expect a menu that showcases the aroma, depth, and magic of the Périgord truffle through refined technique, global influences, and the creative synergy that defines the festival.
Each course will be expertly paired with exceptional wines, completing an evening of artistry, indulgence, and world‑class talent inside one of Napa Valley’s most iconic dining rooms.
The Pinnacle of Truffle Weekend
This is the festival’s ultimate event—a night where mastery meets the soul of the truffle, and where you’ll experience not just a dinner, but a rare, immersive celebration of flavor, craft, and connection.
Please note: Due to the intimate nature of the dining room, you may be seated alongside fellow truffle enthusiasts outside of your immediate party. We invite you to embrace the spirit of the evening—the camaraderie, the shared passion for truffles, and the opportunity to connect with other aficionados who treasure this experience as much as you do.
This event is open to 21+ guests only.
Price includes:Bubbles and truffle hors d'oeuvres during the reception (6:30pm-7pm)Five-course sumptuous truffle dinner with wine pairingAll wine pairings, taxes and gratuities
Event venue & nearby stays
La Toque, 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, United States
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