Gourmet Brunch in Santa Fe with Chef Carolina

A three-course brunch built around what grows and cooks in New Mexico.

A three-course gourmet brunch in Santa Fe led by Chef Carolina, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu School, and sommelier Manuel. You'll eat hand-picked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, starting with fresh breads and fruit, moving through a signature hot dish, and finishing with a sweet course. In winter you sit at a communal table with up to 10 guests; in summer, small tables are set in the garden. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.

The Experience

What makes this brunch different from a restaurant meal is that Chef Carolina cooks it for you, not behind a kitchen door. She trained in both Haute Cuisine and Patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu School, and she builds each menu around what's available locally—a mix of Spanish, Mexican and Native American ingredients that define Santa Fe cooking. You start with a crafted selection of breads, biscuits and cookies, along with jams and preserves, then move to fresh fruit with homemade yogurt and granola. The centerpiece is her signature hot dish, made with fine ingredients and prepared either through slow cooking or from scratch depending on the day.

Manuel, an experienced sommelier and aesthete, is there to pair wines with the courses and shape the whole experience. The table itself is part of it—fresh flowers, hand-picked tableware, and meticulous plating create an air of sophistication without pretense. In winter months, you sit at a communal table with up to 10 people, which means conversation and the chance to meet other travelers. From May through October, the brunch moves outside to small tables in the garden, where you eat surrounded by the landscape and light that drew people to Santa Fe in the first place. The whole thing takes about 90 minutes.

The experience ends with a memorable sweet treat from the oven. If you have food restrictions—allergies, dietary preferences—let them know when you book so Carolina can adjust. You can bring your own wine if you want to; there's a $25 décor fee per bottle. The full address arrives in your confirmation voucher, so you'll know exactly where to go.

What’s included

• Three-course chef's menu with hand-picked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
• wine pairings led by sommelier Manuel.
• fresh flowers and tableware.
• garden seating in summer months (May–October) or communal table in winter.

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Is this one for you?The brunch is held at a private location in Santa Fe, with the address sent to you after booking—no need to hunt down a restaurant or arrange your own transportation once you know where to go. If you're staying in town without a car, confirm the location and plan your arrival; if you're staying elsewhere, the 90 minutes fits easily into a morning or early afternoon.

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Top questions

What does Chef Carolina actually cook for the brunch?

The menu changes based on what's available locally, but it always includes a crafted selection of breads and preserves, fresh fruit with homemade yogurt and granola, a signature hot dish made with fine ingredients, and a sweet course from the oven. Carolina trained in both Haute Cuisine and Patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu School, so the dishes reflect that training applied to Santa Fe's Spanish, Mexican and Native American flavors.

Do I sit alone or with other people?

In winter months (November through April), you sit at a communal table with up to 10 guests, which creates a social atmosphere. From May through October, small tables are set in the garden, so you can dine with whoever you came with in a more private setting.

Is wine included, and can I bring my own?

Manuel, the sommelier, pairs wines with the courses as part of the experience. You can bring your own wine if you prefer; there's a $25 décor fee per bottle if you do.

How long does the brunch take?

The experience lasts about 90 minutes from start to finish, including all three courses and the wine pairings.

What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Let Chef Carolina know about any allergies or special dietary needs when you book so she can adjust the menu. Note that vegan and dairy-free options are not available.

Where exactly is the brunch held?

The full address is provided in your confirmation voucher under the "Before You Go" section, so you'll have the exact location once your booking is confirmed.