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119 Ranch Dr
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

+1 (828) 926-1401 [email protected]
Ranch Events

Culinary, Wine, and Cocktail Events

Immerse yourself in the food, the culture, and the music of the mountains.

All events can be booked online by clicking the links below. Additional fees apply.

Sommelier's Secrets - Wines of France

Join Cataloochee Ranch Wine Director, Cara De Lavallade, as she guides you through the stories behind the regions of the most famous wine country in the world.

April 19th – 3 to 5 p.m.
$75 per person

Seed to Song Pasture Lunch & Musical Performance

The Seed to Song program explores the history of appalachian heirloom seeds and produce that has been woven into beautiful ballads.

Enjoy a delicious family style lunch in our Pasture while enjoying a discussion and musical performance by William Ritter – a seasoned old-time fiddler, seed-saver, and ballad singer from the mountains of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Deeply passionate about preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of his region, William weaves together stories, songs, and seeds, believing that these old ways hold the key to building resilient communities.

April 26th – 1 p.m.
$90 per person

Dinner with Guest Chef, James London of Chubby Fish

James London, a Charleston native, came up cooking in barbecue and Southern restaurants. After college, he made the leap to New York City where he received his first Executive Chef position at 26. He went on to open 2 other restaurants during the 7 years he spent in the City. When James made it back to Charleston he opened Chubby Fish with his wife Yoanna Tang, a dock to table seafood concept that has taken the city by storm. Chubby Fish has garnered a Best New Restaurant nod from Bon Apetit and was ranked #7 Restaurant in the US from Food and Wine Magazine. In addition, James was a Finalist for Best Chef Southeast and received an Outstanding Restaurant Nomination by the James Beard Awards in 2024 and 2025.

Skip the wait in Charleston & enjoy Cataloochee Ranch’s first Supper Series of 2025 with guest Chef James London of Chubby Fish! This limited seating event will be a 5-course prix fixe menu, sure to delight.

May 18th – 5:30 p.m.
$180 per person

$75 per person wine pairing
$50 per person n/a pairing