Luxury Hotel Vermont

Take your palate on a world-class luxury hotel Vermont culinary vacation

Set aside the notion that a perfect luxury hotel Vermont vacation means staying out of the kitchen. Instead, make cooking your focus, and develop a taste for Vermont with a first-class culinary vacation at The Essex. This Vermont country resort prides itself on delicious fare as a signature feature. Savor the exquisite creations of experts in the world of contemporary cuisine. Take a cooking lesson, and rediscover the joy of this expressive art form. The highly respected New England Culinary Institute offers an array of unique experiences to tempt your palate, including:

Chef In Training, a hands-on three-course dinner demonstration where you can savor your own creation. Enjoy Chef Courtney Contos’ nightly choice of menu – featuring fresh, local ingredients with innovative flair. Customized Private Dining With Your Own Personal Chef, an intimate event experience that provides an unmatched culinary experience for parties of two to ten. Savor a private customized tasting menu, where our skilled luxury hotel Vermont chef instructor will create, prepare, and serve each creative course right before your eyes. Culinary Demonstrations, showcasing Chef Contos’ amazing versatility with fresh, regionally sourced fare and European cuisine. Choose from a variety of classes. Learn how to pair a variety of gourmet cheeses with unique and popular wines, or discover the secrets of local micro brews. The options are endless.

* Please refer to our luxury hotel Vermont culinary calendar for scheduled demonstrations and availability, or call (800) 727-4295 or (802) 878-1100.

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What’s Cooking At Luxury Hotel Vermont New England Culinary Institute

Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) luxury hotel Vermont has basked in the glory of many prestigious awards – including the 2004 Cooking School of the Year. Experience our notable teaching restaurants, where future world-class chefs prepare cuisine under the watchful eyes of dedicated chef instructors. As the premier “Vermont Culinary Resort,” we’re proud of our association with this reputable organization. Whether you’re looking for an intimate table for two or an exquisitely presented luxury hotel Vermont culinary experience, choose one of our area restaurants to suit your needs, including:

Butler’s Restaurant at The Luxury Hotel Vermont Essex, featuring fine dining and new interpretations of classical cuisine in a warm, elegant setting The Tavern at The Essex, offering a casual dining event with fabulous food, fun, drinks, and a children’s menu Dacor Culinary Theatre, providing an intimate venue for customized “Chef’s Table” dining for parties of two to 10 Chef’s Table Event Center in Montpelier, private dining focusing on regional ingredients, innovative cuisine, and gracious service in an intimate setting Main Street Grill & Bar in Montpelier, offering contemporary American fare in a casual ambiance, with a children’s menu La Brioche in Montpelier, featuring a European-style café specializing in basked good, pastries, and artisan breads

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As the distinguished home of Luxury Hotel Vermont New England Culinary Institute, The Essex has set a delicious new standard for Burlington Vermont hotels and resorts – serving up warm hospitality just for you. Discover the perfect blend of stately old-world charm and contemporary four-diamond luxury in an exquisite setting.
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