Burgundy Wine Experience & Cooking Dinner Theatre

Beat the winter blues with cozy cuisine and Burgundy wine pairings to warm body and soul.

Fresh from their travels through France’s renowned Burgundy wine region, Christopher and Bethany Hewitt invite you to experience the wines of Beaune, France, thoughtfully paired with indulgent winter cuisine.

Your evening begins as you enter the private estate at Hewitt Oaks, surrounded by graceful moss-laden oaks and sweeping Lowcountry views. Upon arrival, enjoy a French Onion Soup Canap´e and Croque Monsieur Goug`eres with your first wine pairing.

As the evening unfolds, Chefs Christopher and Bethany Hewitt will guide you through a live culinary demonstration, showcasing the techniques and inspiration behind a sophisticated four-course menu. You'll simply sit back and savor a beautifully plated dinner, accompanied by a wine pairing for each course.

Along the way, our chefs will share their tips, insights, and stories behind each dish, and you’ll leave with the complete collection of recipes to recreate the experience at home.

THE MENU

Upon Arrival:

French Onion Soup Canape

Croque Monsieur Gougeres

First Course:

Smoked Wild Mushroom Ragout over Truffled Risotto

2nd Course:

Lobster Bisque with Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche

Main Course:

Beef Tenderloin with Ancho-Blackberry Demi

Sweet Potato Mille Feuille

Roasted Root Vegetable Ratatouille

Dessert Course:

Apple Tarte Tatin le Caramel

Complimentary beverages:

Wine from the Burgundy region

THE DETAILS

Table reservations are available for 2, 4, 6, or 8 so you can all sit together! We'll show you our tips and secrets for preparing each dish, and you'll get the recipes to take home with you!

Cost is $109+tax per person. Gratuity may be made evening of with cash, check or Venmo. 21 and over only. Tickets are non-refundable.

Please email hello (at) hewittoaks.com with any questions or seating requests.

MEET THE CHEFS

Christopher Hewitt is the Executive Chef of Southern Graces. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, NY. and has extraordinary talent and experience. Christopher worked with Bobby Flay for 12 years, claimed an Iron Chef Victory, prepared dinner for Julia Child, and has earned many other awards and accolades, including Bluffton Today's Best Chef in Bluffton. He's an expert at taking everyday favorites and turning them into an extraordinary culinary experience!

Bethany Hewitt founded Southern Graces in 2002 and is also a trained Chef. She works with high-end clients to design, plan, and execute extraordinary events, like the reception for The Lord Bishop of London, the CMT Awards, and the launch of Porsche 911. Bethany loves sharing her passion for food and design. You can count on it being a fabulous event whenever she's involved!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Here's some comments shared about our previous Dinner Theatres:

“Such an amazing night. Absolutely delicious food.” - Jen C.

“The event we attended had the best meal we’ve tasted in ages! Definitely worth it!” - Cathy S.

"It was the most amazing summer date night! Best part, okay maybe not the best part, since actually eating the food is hard to beat, but the cooking demonstration they performed was so fun to be a part of. They made us laugh, educated us, & sent us home with step by step directions to recreate the deliciousness at home.⁣" - Heather O.

"We love these events. Chef Christopher is so knowledgeable and Bethany is so welcoming and fun." - Jen & Jon C.

"LET ME TELL YOU eating the food while learning how to cook it is so unique!!! The food was incredible and we had the best time!" - Devin M.

"Fantastic Cooking Class with Served Filet Mignon Dinner at magical Hewitt Oaks in Bluffton. Made some new friends and learned some cool grilling tricks." - Rebecca B.

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