in-home VINTNER dinners

Each year we host a limited number of vintner dinners at the private residences of Charlotte Wine + Food’s top patrons and supporters. These intimate dinner experiences typically include 4 to 5-courses paired with wines for 20 to 24 guests and are hosted by a special guest from the winery. All chefs and vintners are featured on Charlotte Wine + Food’s website and social media surrounding the events. A flat stipend is available to participating chefs and restaurants to cover expenses. 2027 dates for these events include include Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29, 2027.

Interested in participating in an in-home dinner? Email us at info@charlottewineandfood.org to express interest and learn more.

RESTAURANT VINTNER dinners

Each year we host 10+ vintner dinners at Charlotte’s top fine dining restaurants . These dinner experiences typically include 4 to 5-courses paired with wines and are hosted by a special guest from the winery. The average size of these dinners is 30-40 guests but can be smaller or larger depending on the venue’s capacity. A private room or full buy-out of a restaurant is required. All chefs and vintners are featured on Charlotte Wine + Food’s website and social media surrounding the events. A flat stipend is available to participating restaurants to cover expenses. 2027 dates for these events include Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29, 2027.

Interested in hosting a restaurant vintner dinner? Email us at info@charlottewineandfood.org to express interest and learn more.

Collectors Gala

The Collectors Gala & Live Auction is Charlotte Wine + Food's premier fundraising event, bringing together the region's most passionate wine and food enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening. The experience begins with a 90-minute walk-around tasting featuring more than 20 acclaimed wineries and culinary creations from 4–5 celebrated local chefs. During the reception, guests can preview the Live Auction and bid on exclusive items in the Super Silent Auction, available only to Collectors Gala attendees. Guests then enjoy an elegant, family-style dinner, where each table is hosted by two winery representatives who pour and share their wines throughout the evening. The night culminates with an exciting Live Auction featuring 15 exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences and collectibles.

Friday, April 30, 2027
Tasting Portion | 6:30-8:00 pm *Restaurants are permitted to leave following this portion of the evening
Family Style Meal & Live Auction | 8:00 pm
The Casey by Beau Monde
1837 N Tryon St #102, Charlotte, NC 28206

Hosting up to 250 of Charlotte’s finest wine and food connoisseurs!

See photos from last year’s event!

CW+FW provides Restaurants / Chefs:

• One (1) 6x30 service table with black linen

• One (1) 6x30 back prep table with black linen

• 4x4 or 6x6 Verterra plates

• Compostable forks (spoons available by request)

• Cocktail napkins

• Table signage

• Trash can and disposal of trash

Restaurant / Chef to provide:

• Headshot and bio for Chef to be posted to CWFW website and included in the program booklet for the evening.

• Two (2) menu items - 3-4 oz tasting portions for up to 250 guests. Power is limited. Chafing dishes with sterno, crock pots, cambros and hot boxes are allowed. No induction or butane burners allowed.

• Staff to plate/execute the dish (2 minimum / 3 maximum)

• Additional decor or marketing pieces (optional)

• Special disposable service ware if the 4x4 verterra provided will not suffice for the dish.

• A donation of a restaurant experiece or offering to our auction is appreciated but not mandatory.

We are extremely limited in the number of restaurants we can have participate and aim to have a varied selection of offerings. Participation is by invite-only. If you are interested in participating, email info@charlottewineandfood.org for more information.

grand tasting

The Grand Tasting is Charlotte Wine + Food’s largest tasting experience of the festival. It features over 100 different wines from around the globe, up to 12 area restaurants or culinary artisans, a few select breweries, an exclusive mobile silent auction and live music.

Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 6:30-9:30 pm
The Union at Station West
919 Berryhill Rd Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28208

Hosting up to 300 mature foodies and wine connoisseurs
from Charlotte and beyond in a fun and casual setting!

 See photos from last year’s event!

CW+FW provides Restaurants / Chefs:

• One (1) 6x30 service table with black linen

• One (1) 6x30 back prep table with black linen

• 4x4 or 6x6 Verterra plates

• Compostable forks (spoons available by request)

• Cocktail napkins

• Table signage (as shown at left - one pole sign with restaurant name and one table top sign with menu items listed)

• Trash can and disposal of trash

Restaurant / Chef to provide:

• Headshot and bio for Chef to be posted to CWFW website Personalities page

• Two (2) menu items - 3-4 oz tasting portions for up to 300 guests. Power is limited. Chafing dishes with sterno, crock pots, cambros and hot boxes are allowed. No induction or butane burners allowed.

• Staff to plate/execute the dish (2 minimum / 3 maximum)

• Additional decor or marketing pieces (optional)

• Special disposable service ware if the 4x4 verterra provided will not suffice for the dish.

• A restaurant gift certificate or other donation to our silent auction is appreciated but not mandatory.

We are limited in the number of restaurants we can have participate and aim to have a varied selection of offerings. Participation is by invite-only. If you are interested in participating, email info@charlottewineandfood.org for more information.

AUCTION DONATIONS

Auctions (both silent and live) are one of the cornerstone’s of our fundraising. We have a need for exceptional food and wine experiences that can be auctioned at our events. There are many ways you can get involved:

• Donate a special food or beverage experience i.e.- a guided oyster tasting, cocktail class, mash bill tasting, hands-on cooking class, wine tasting, etc. All ideas are welcome!

• Donate time, talent and treasure for a future vintner dinner experience - Charlotte Wine + Food can pair you with the right partner or you can suggest a partner.

• Donate a restaurant gift certificate.
  

All donations to our auctions are 100% tax-deductible. 100% of proceeds from the auction benefit our children’s charities.

Anyone interested in donating to our auctions should reach out to info@charlottewineandfood.org. Learn more.