Special Culinary Events

Chef Jacques presents a dish at one of his cooking demonstration!

Join Chef Jacques Haeringer at the award-winning L’Auberge Chez François each month as we offer a series of special events showcasing fine food, wine, craft beer, live music and our two on site-gardens (in season).

At our lively cooking demonstrations, Chef Jacques shares his passion for French and cuisine by teaching expert cooking techniques and tricks of the trade, sharing the recipes for the home chef, while sipping on specially chosen wine. After the demonstration, guests sit down to a full five course luncheon in our garden room to enjoy the dishes showcased at the demonstration, along with specially paired wines and/or craft beers.

For our wine dinners, Chef Jacques collaborates with wine makers and sommeliers to feature the wines of a specific winery or wine-growing region. Guests enjoy a delectable five-course meal as they are guided through a tasting of the evening’s featured wines.

Our  wine festivals are an opportunity for guests to sample a number of wines from different areas of the world, at a walk-around tasting accompanied by our seasonal canapés, before enjoying our full lunch menu. Other events include our popular Musique et Cuisine series, musical brunches featuring live music, lively full moon parties, and more. All events, mais oui, but of course, feature delicious menus by Chef Jacques and our team with delectable libations.

You can register below for our current special events or feel free to call us at 703-759-3800 if you have any questions. Please check back often to read about our latest offerings. As always, we will be able to accommodate dietary concerns, given advanced notice. Please email us at chezlauberge@aol.com with any special requests.

The all-inclusive ticket price includes the special event with wine or beer pairings, beverages, tax, and gratuity. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase the wines and craft beers at a discounted pricing. Merci beaucoup et Bon Appétit!

La Grande Tente Garden Terrace Chef Jacques’ and the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois invite you to enjoy a delectable and fun musical Sunday brunch featuring “Maria” Laura Van Duzer and “Captain Von Trapp” Prince Havely and the songs of the Sound of Music on Sunday October 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM. Hum and sing (more…)

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Ticket for A “Sound of Music Sing-Along” Four-Course Musical Brunch Experience Featuring the Dynamic Duo of Prince Havely and Laura Van Duzer $125.00 (USD)  

Please join us Thursday, October 10th at 6pm, as Steven Plant of Plant Wines leads us on a journey to discover the unique wines of Savoie in eastern France, a Gastromic-rich area, indeed! Today Savoie, surrounded by the Alpine region of France, is a top destination for tourists and skiers, and is famous for its (more…)

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Ticket for "Discover the Wines of Savoie" French Wine Dinner Experience Featuring Steven Plant of Plant Wines & Five Wines of the Savoie Region $205.00 (USD)  

October 13, 2024 11:00 am La Grande Tente Terrace                             Please join Chef Jacques on Sunday, October 13rd, 2024 at 11:00am for our annual Oktoberfest Musical Brunch as we toast the fall season! Enjoy Chef’s delectable Alsatian Oktoberfest menu, brunch cocktails, Alsatian wine, selected (more…)

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Ticket for Alsatian Oktoberfest Four-Course Musical Brunch Experience Featuring Guitarist John Sweet $125.00 (USD)  

La Grande Tente Garden Terrace Celebrate fall, nature’s Grande finale, with our fifth annual lively Alsatian Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 13th, at 4:00pm. The evening will be filled with sumptuous continuous libations, delectable food, live music, and merriment hosted by Chef Jacques’ Haeringer and team. Our Alsatian Octoberfest experience will be offered on our covered (more…)

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Ticket for L’Auberge Chez François’ 5th Annual Alsatian Oktoberfest Five-Course Lively Musical Wine & Beer Dinner Experience Featuring Award-Winning Accordionist Frank Busso $198.00 (USD)  

La Petite Terrace, Chef’s Garden Tour, (weather permitting) La Grand Tente Garden Terrace  An Unforgettable September Harvest Garden-to-Table Experience! You are cordially invited to a very special experience on Thursday, October 17th at 6pm where fine cuisine, exquisite wines, and a passion for fresh ingredients converge. We invite you to an unforgettable garden-to-table experience in (more…)

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Ticket for A L’Auberge Chez François Fall Harvest “Garden-to-Table” Wine Dinner Soirée Experience Featuring Delectable Wines with Co-Host Abbey Fox of Winebow $220.00 (USD)  

Rooster Room & Upstairs Dining Rooms Please join Chef Jacques, Paul, and Team for the next installment of our ever-popular and always sold-out Wine Festival and & Luncheon Experience that will take place on what promises to be a beautiful autumn day, Saturday, October 26th 2024 in the Rooster Room. Join us any time between (more…)

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Ticket for “A Fabulous Fall” Wine Festival & Luncheon Experience $154.00 (USD)