Farm Dinner with Executive Chef Kaoru Chang & Chef Jean Paul Fung
About this Event
This November, join us for a special farm dinner in our historic Hippodrome featuring guests from La Mar Cocina Peruana: Executive Chef Kaoru Chang and Chef de Cuisine Jean Paul Fung. We will be celebrating the vibrant flavors of Peru alongside the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest and Carnation Farms. This unique dining experience brings together traditional Peruvian flavors and techniques with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, highlighting the delicious connection between Peru’s rich culinary heritage and the region we call home.
About Chef Kaoru Chang Executive Chef Kaoru Chang of La Mar Bellevue brings nearly two decades of fine-dining experience and a globally shaped perspective to his cooking. A third-generation Nikkei chef, Chang spent his early years traveling and living around the world before pursuing his culinary career, training at Le Cordon Bleu and honing his craft with the renowned Nobu Restaurant Group, including as part of the opening team for Nobu Mexico. His work across Japanese, Asian and Peruvian cuisines reflects both his heritage and international experience, and since joining Acurio International in 2023, he has helped establish La Mar Bellevue as a celebrated destination for contemporary Peruvian cuisine.
About Chef Jean Paul Fung Chef de Cuisine Jean-Paul Fung of La Mar Bellevue brings a distinctly personal perspective to Peruvian cuisine, shaped by his Peruvian-Chinese heritage, childhood in Lima and Miami, and more than a decade with the La Mar by Gastón Acurio family. After rising through the ranks at La Mar Miami under acclaimed chef Diego Oka, Fung has led international culinary collaborations and pop-ups and been recognized by StarChefs. Today, he draws on those experiences to create cuisine that honors Peru’s rich culinary traditions while embracing the ingredients and bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
Set within our warm, historic Hippodrome barn, this dinner offers a chance to slow down, savor the bounty of the farm, and share in the simple joy of good food and good company. This immersive, elegant event makes for a perfect romantic date-night, an extra-special night with friends, and a great way to meet people!
Dishes may be served family style or plated.
✨ Highlights:
- Light appetizers and a welcome cocktail sponsored by Fast Penny Spirits
- Multi-course, chef-driven dinner inspired by the vibrant flavors of Peru
- Spirit-free drinks sponsored by NoWhere Foods
- Pasture-raised meats, organic produce, and curated wine pairings
- An elegant, cozy setting that celebrates the flavors of the farm
About NoWhere Foods: NoWhere Foods is our spirit-free partner for 2026 and create beverages grounded in a sense of place. They support regenerative farmers, seed stewards, and small-scale harvesters across America who are rebuilding our relationship to the land. Their limited release Alpenglow Reserve, featuring apples grown on our very own farm, recently picked up a Commended Award at the World Alcohol Free Awards in London! Pick up a bottle for yourself at our Farmstand.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 245.00
