Chef Tillie
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3-day
Culinary Tour
Photo Credit: Sean Pavone
August 8th-10th, 2025 | 3 days & 2 nights
~limited to 6-8 travelers~
Asheville is a vibrant city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with down to earth elegance. This beloved city is a unique blend of natural beauty, rich arts and culture scene, and a thriving food and beverage industry.
Over the years, Chef Tillie has been a visitr to this incredible community, but she fully was able to experience the culture and beautiful souls who inhabit this city when she volunteered with World Central Kitchen in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene in 2024. She left a piece of her heart there and is thrilled to share it through her chef eyes with you!
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Embark on an all-inclusive, unforgettable weekend culinary adventure with Chef Tillie by your side while you explore Asheville indulging in 3 days and 2 nights of exquisite epicurean delights including an immersive cooking class, food tours, tastings, private dining experiences, and many more epic palate-pleasing encounters to delight all of your senses and support Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
To ensure an intimate experience, we are keeping the group small. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the flavors and culture of Asheville on a weekend gastronomical adventure!
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Asheville is a vibrant city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina with down to earth elegance. This beloved city is a unique blend of natural beauty, rich arts and culture scene, and a thriving food and beverage industry. ~Arrival and checkin at our Windsor Boutique Hotel ~Welcome Dinner at Chef Katie Button's Cúrate ~After Dinner Cocktails at Observatory Rooftop Lounge
~Breakfast in our hotel followed by private food tour of Asheville fueled by local coffee and including Asheville's Farmer's Market, French Broad Chocolatier, Spicewalla, an Immersive Cooking Class, Wine tastings, and more! ~Lunch at Chef Meherwan Irani's Chai Pani ~a 2 hour private pre-dinner wine tasting and winery tour at Biltmore Estate ~Multi-course dinner at The Dining Room at Biltmore Photo Credit: © Judy Hardiman
~Local Brunch at Sunnypoint Cafe ~Asheville Coffee & Tasting Tour ~Departure
HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS:
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Tour with culinary expert & celebrity chef, Chef Tillie Kerna
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All meals are included unless otherwise noted
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Luxury accommodations (single occupancy available for extra charge)
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Private transfers to and from hotel and airport
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Immersive cooking class & private tastings
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Welcome gift from Chef Tillie upon arrival
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Private and unique food tour
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Detailed hourly itinerary upon booking (see daily itinerary above)
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NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare or Travel to and from Asheville
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Travel insurance (all risks coverage highly recommended) to cover all risks and disturbances including but not limited to circumstances beyond our control such as injury, loss of life, accidents, damage, or loss of goods, airline & railway delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars, etc. Travel insurance is highly recommended!
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Leisure time with a list of suggestions at your own pace as noted in itinerary
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Any personal expenses (gratuities in Euros, telephone calls, cellular data, laundry, shopping, table drinks, gratuities, fees for the camera/videos at the monuments, etc.
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Anything not mentioned in your personal travel packet
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For any clarifications please reach out to Chef Tillie at cheftillie@cheftillie.com
Cost: $3328 (US) per person
includes surcharge of $128 (4%)--see below
single occupancy room supplement: $450 (US)
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Payment Due Dates:
Deposit of $1000 or payment in full is due to secure your spot
05.July.2025--any remaining balance is due
please note: a 4% surcharge of total ($128) is applied to all credit card payments, included in final payment--surcharge is nonrefundable*​
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Cancellation Policy:
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If canceled on or before June 1st, 2025: the deposit refund will be issued (or 100% refund if paid in full)
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If canceled on or before July 4th, 2025: refund of 50% of total monies paid to date (minus surcharge)
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If canceled on or after July 5th, 2024: any monies paid are nonrefundable
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Surcharges are nonrefundable
By submitting any payment you automatically agree to this cancellation policy
Slight changes to the itinerary may be made due to unforeseen circumstances but any changes will be equal in value to travelers' expectations. Please note: a late arrival meeting a driver for a transfer or tour will be considered as “no-show”. The missed service will not be refunded and late traveler(s) may be left behind and/or miss reservation to accommodate the set schedule.
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Online payment options available below.
*To avoid surcharge we will accept personal checks in the full amount of ($3200) if sent by June 21st, 2025
à bientôt en Asheville!
