Chef and Restaurant Benefit Events

Frank Family Vineyards

When
July 26, 2025 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Where
Frank Family Vineyards 1091 Larkmead Lane
Calistoga, CA
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Join Napa Valley’s Frank Family Vineyards alongside Chef Christina Machamer for a stunning culinary journey inspired by the classic flavors of France, perfectly paired with the elegance of our finest estate wines. The evening will commence with a sparkling wine reception on the picturesque Miller House patio, featuring a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres and views of the surrounding vineyards. Guests will then enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner indoors, highlighting an elevated menu of dishes inspired by Jacques Pépin himself.

Highlights

  • Dinner experience curated by award-winning Chef Christina Machamer and hosted by Frank Family’s Director of Hospitality, Liam Gearity.
  • Rosé reception and passed canapés with stunning vineyard views upon arrival
  • Seated dinner inside Frank Family’s stunning Miller House, designed by famed American architect, Howard Backen
  • Four-course plated menu paired with Frank Family’s finest Napa Valley wines
  • Founded in 1993 by former Disney Studios President, Rich Frank, Frank Family Vineyards is consistently recognized as having one of the best tasting rooms in Napa Valley and considered one of today’s most successful California wineries.

Details

  • 6:00 pm reception begins, 6:45 pm dinner begins, 9:00 pm dinner ends
  • All guests must be 21+ years of age.
  • The recommended dress attire is wine country casual.
  • For questions about tickets or seating, please email Marisa Murray at mmurray@frankfamilyvineyards.com
  • Thanks to the generosity of the participating event host, a portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support our mission of expanding access to culinary education. We deeply appreciate your generous support.
  • Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.

Guest Chef

Christina Machamer

Christina Machamer

Frank Family Vineyards

Chef Christina Machamer’s amazing accolades include winning the 4th season of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and working side-by-side with some of the world’s top chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Thomas Keller.

She has worked all over the globe, from New York City to the US Virgin Islands, cooking in some of the best kitchens. Her culinary adventures led to an appreciation of fine wine that drove Christina to study and achieve a Sommelier certification from the Master Court of Sommeliers based in London. Chef Christina has lived in Napa Valley for the past decade where she now works as a personal chef for both wineries and tourists visiting wine country.