Alisal Signature Experiences
BBQ Bootcamp
BBQ Bootcamp
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – Sunday
4 pm
Check-in at the Ranch
5 pm
Welcome Demo with Chef Erik Sandven of Alisal Ranch
5:30 pm
Whiskey Seminar with Rod and Hammer Spirits
6:00 pm
BBQ Seminar with Guest Chef Aaron Franklin
6:30 pm
BBQ Dinner and Live Music
Tastings with Zaca Mesa Winery, Rod and Hammer Spirits, plus local brewery
Day 2 – Monday
7- 11 am
Breakfast at Leisure in the Ranch Room
12:15 pm
Lake BBQ Demo by Guest Chef’s Suzanne Goin & Paula Disbrowe, followed by lunch
Featuring Sextant Wine Tasting and Aperol Spritz Station
Pick up at front office – 12pm
3 & 4 pm
Spice Blending Class
(Advanced sign up required – Solvang Spice Merchant leads an interactive class when you can create you own signature blend)
5:30 pm
Tequila and Mezcal Seminar – featuring Mayenda Tequila and Montelobos Mezcal
6 pm
BBQ Demo by Grill Masters Derek Wolf and Brad Prose, featuring FYR Grills
6:30 pm
BBQ Dinner and Live Music – featuring Mayenda Tequila & Montelobos Mezcal, Laetitia Winery, and Firestone Brewery.
Day 3 – Tuesday
7 – 11 am
Breakfast Ride to the Old Adobe
*Horseback riders meet at the barn 7:15am
*Haywagon departs at 8:45am
(Advance sign ups required for horseback riding)
11:30 am
Sadly, it’s check-out time. We hope to see you again soon!
Photos from Past Bootcamps
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