le french picnic with peyton barrell | a very special cooking class + lunch @the Barn | april 1st
le french picnic with peyton barrell | a very special cooking class + lunch @the Barn | april 1st
tuesday, april 1, 2025
11a - 3p
Join us today for this very special day with guest chef Peyton Barrell. We are so excited that it is finally spring and we are dying to enjoy a French food and wine-filled day in the sunshine at the Barn!
Peyton will teach us all about the idea of: Le BBQ Français, an exploration of the slightly less smokey and truly unique take on a French grilled picnic, with traditional sides and hors d’oeuvres. We will spend some time in the kitchen first, followed by (weather permitting) time around the wood-burning grill learning about the magically delicious intersection of French food + bbq, with a picnic lunch following under the shade of the big oak.
Wine is included! We will learn all about some super yummy, perfect-for-spring, French wines sourced from our new Cashiers all-natural wine shop, La Poste.
A little about our buddy Peyton: Peyton Barrell is the Chef of soon to be Asheville Rotisserie, Gourmand. A career long francophile, Peyton has spent time under James Beard Award Winning Chefs, a Michelin Starred French Restaurant, and has spent the last five years operating various iterations of Gourmand. From fine dining, charcuterie, cheese mongering, and most recently rotisserie, Peyton has spent his career immersing himself in the deep rabbit hole of French Cuisine.
Lunch will be a outdoor picnic-style feast of what we’ve prepared together under the Barn’s big Oak tree (weather permitting.)
*This is a wine-is-included class + lunch.
*Please be aware of the Barn’s cancellation policies before signing up.
cooking classes + creative workshops
+ Cooking classes and creative workshops are always small, hands-on, laid-back, focus on what’s in season, and culminate with a festive, shared meal.
+ Once purchased, your class or workshop tuition is non-refundable, but you may have someone attend in your place if you are unable to attend.
+ If the class or workshop must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances on the part of the Barn, you will have the choice of scheduling a new class or workshop or receiving a complete refund.
+ The Barn is surrounded by hills, grassy areas, rocks, and changes in elevation. Please dress appropriately, comfortable footwear and an extra layer of warmth is recommended.
+ Not responsible for personal injury or accidents while on the Barn property.
+ Please inquire regarding booking a private class for yourself or your small group.