The Mountain Table Season Pass

A private culinary membership for families returning to Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and the North Carolina High Country throughout the 2026–27 ski season.

Three mountain weekends. Three distinct menus. One chef who already understands your household. All it takes is a simple inquiry on our home page about these services and we do the rest.

A ski weekend should not begin with grocery shopping, restaurant waitlists or deciding who has to cook.

The Mountain Table Season gives returning High Country families a thoughtfully planned culinary experience during three selected winter stays.

Arrive Friday to a prepared mountain supper. Return from the slopes Saturday to fireside provisions and a private Chef’s Table. Wake Sunday to breakfast already prepared and waiting.

Every weekend features a different menu inspired by the winter season, your household’s preferences and the character of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This is not a collection of identical catered meals. It is an ongoing private-chef relationship designed around the way your family uses its mountain home.

Friday: Mountain Arrival

Your mountain house welcomes you with a chef-prepared supper ready for reheating and finishing.

The menu may include:

Slow-braised or roasted seasonal entrée
Two complementary sides
Winter salad or seasonal soup
House-made dessert
Clear reheating and finishing instructions
The Friday menu is designed for flexible arrival times, so dinner is ready whether you reach the mountain at 5:00 p.m. or later in the evening.

Saturday: Après-Ski and Chef’s Table

After a day on the slopes, return to prepared fireside provisions followed by a four-course private dinner.

Your Saturday experience includes:

Après-ski snack or fireside provision
Seasonal first course
Composed second course
Chef-selected entrée with accompaniments
House-made dessert
Seasonal zero-proof tonic
In-home preparation, service and kitchen reset
The menus change with every visit. No weekend repeats the previous experience.

Sunday: Recovery Breakfast

Before leaving Saturday evening, The Resort Chef prepares and stocks your Sunday breakfast.

Selections may include:

Seasonal breakfast bake or strata
Mountain fruit and yogurt presentation
House-made breakfast breads
Egg dishes
Chicken sausage or uncured bacon
Overnight oats or warm grains
Fresh juice or seasonal tonic
Your family can enjoy breakfast on its own schedule without requiring Sunday chef service.

Every Mountain Table household receives:

Three reserved culinary weekends
Friday arrival supper
Saturday après-ski provisions
Saturday four-course private Chef’s Table
Sunday breakfast prepared Saturday
Service for up to six guests per weekend
A distinct seasonal menu for every stay
Household culinary-preference profile
Dietary and allergy planning
Priority ski-season calendar access
Locked 2026–27 membership pricing
Seasonal zero-proof tonic with each weekend
Reheating and finishing instructions
Grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing
Kitchen organization and reset following active service
Preferred access to additional winter services
Alcohol is not included. Wine-pairing recommendations can be provided upon request.

Before the first weekend, Chef Chuck creates a private culinary profile for your household.

The profile covers:

Favorite foods and family traditions
Dietary needs and food allergies
Preferred proteins
Children’s preferences
Foods to avoid
Portion expectations
Breakfast habits
Arrival schedules
Entertaining plans
Preferred level of service
Previous menu feedback
After every visit, preferences and observations are carried into the next menu.

The result is a service that becomes more personal with every stay.

Friday Arrival Supper

Mountain Herb-Roasted Chicken
Sweet Potato Gratin, Winter Greens and Roasted Root Vegetables

Mountain Apple Cobbler
Warm Spiced Apples with Oat and Pecan Crumble

Saturday Après-Ski

Warm Appalachian Provision Board
Local Cheese, House Pickles, Roasted Nuts, Winter Fruit and Warm Savory Bites

Saturday Chef’s Table

First Course
Roasted Winter Squash Bisque with Toasted Pepitas and Herb Oil

Second Course
Mountain Greens with Pear, Toasted Pecans and Cider Vinaigrette

Entrée
Pan-Seared Carolina Trout with Parsnip Purée, Charred Broccolini and Brown-Butter Herb Finish

Dessert
Mountain Apple Charlotte with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise

Seasonal Tonic
Cranberry, Rosemary and Mountain Honey Sparkler

Sunday Recovery Breakfast

Blue Ridge Breakfast Bake
Farm Eggs, Greens, Roasted Mushrooms and Local Cheese

Served with seasonal fruit, house breakfast bread and a ginger-citrus tonic.

Menus shown are examples. Every membership menu is customized and subject to seasonal ingredient availability.

Three Culinary Weekends

Base membership: $10,500
20% service charge: $2,100
Total: $12,600 plus applicable sales tax

Membership includes service for up to six guests during each reserved weekend.

Larger household gatherings, specialty ingredients, rental equipment, additional service staff and alcoholic beverages are quoted separately.

Reservation Retainer

A 30% reservation retainer of $3,780 secures membership and the household’s three selected weekends.

The remaining membership balance is divided across the three scheduled visits and is due according to the service agreement.

The Mountain Table Season is limited to five households so each member receives:

Meaningful calendar priority
Thoughtful menu development
Consistent culinary standards
Personal knowledge of the household
Reliable communication
Adequate planning before every arrival
A different menu for every visit
Once five households are accepted, additional inquiries will be placed on the winter waiting list.

1. Request Consideration

Complete the membership inquiry with your household size, mountain location, preferred weekends and culinary needs on our Home Page Link Titled Get In Touch.

2. Schedule a Culinary Consultation

Chef Chuck will review your inquiry and speak with you about your family, the property and how you use your ski weekends.

3. Select Three Weekends

Choose three available weekends during the 2026–27 season. Dates are held only after the membership agreement and reservation retainer are received.

4. Complete Your Culinary Profile

Provide household preferences, allergies, dietary restrictions, children’s needs and guest information.

5. Approve Each Weekend Menu

A proposed menu is provided before every visit. Final menu decisions and guest counts are confirmed according to the service timeline.

6. Arrive to a Prepared Mountain Home

Your first supper is ready, Saturday’s dining is planned and Sunday breakfast is handle

Membership enrollment

Enrollment opens October 1, 2026, and closes when five households have been accepted.

Membership season

Included weekends must be scheduled and completed during the agreed 2026–27 winter service period.

Date selection

All three weekends are selected when membership begins. Dates are not reserved until the signed agreement and retainer are received.

Date changes

One membership date change may be requested with at least 21 days’ notice and remains subject to calendar availability.

Holiday weekends

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and Presidents’ Day weekend are subject to availability and holiday pricing.

Resort operations

A delayed opening, early closing, limited terrain or other change in resort operations does not automatically cancel private-chef service.

Unsafe travel conditions

Chef and staff safety comes first. If road conditions prevent safe travel, the applicable weather contingency in the service agreement will determine whether food is delivered earlier, service is modified or the reservation is rescheduled.

Unused weekends

Unused membership services expire at the end of the agreed season and do not roll forward.

Additional guests

Membership includes up to six guests. Additional guests require advance approval and supplemental pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must we own a home in the High Country?

No. The membership may be used at an eligible private residence or vacation rental within The Resort Chef’s High Country service area. The property must permit outside private-chef services.

Do we need a Sugar Mountain or Beech Mountain season pass?

The membership was created for season-pass households and families who return throughout ski season. Passholder status can be confirmed during enrollment.

Are groceries included?

Standard ingredients for the included membership menus are covered by the membership price. Premium specialty ingredients, luxury upgrades and unusual sourcing requests may require an additional charge with advance approval.

Can each weekend have a different number of guests?

Yes. The included price covers up to six guests. Final headcount must be confirmed before each service. Additional guests are priced separately.

Can you accommodate allergies?

Dietary needs and allergies are reviewed during the culinary consultation. Severe allergies require full disclosure and acceptance of The Resort Chef’s allergy and kitchen protocols. Because services occur in private residential kitchens, a completely allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.

Can children receive a different menu?

Yes. Children’s selections can be incorporated into the household menu when discussed in advance. Extensive separate menus may require additional pricing.

Can we substitute brunch for Sunday breakfast?

The standard membership includes Sunday breakfast prepared and stocked Saturday. An actively staffed Sunday brunch is a separate service and is subject to availability.

Is wine included?

Alcohol is not included. Wine-pairing recommendations and nonalcoholic tonic pairings are available.

Can we use a weekend for a larger gathering?

Yes, subject to capacity, staffing and a supplemental proposal. The Resort Chef can serve gatherings of up to 20 guests when the residence and kitchen are suitable.

Is the 20% service charge a tip?

The service charge supports planning, staffing, coordination and service-related operating expenses. It should be presented clearly in the membership agreement and invoice.

What happens if the resort does not open?

The culinary reservation remains in place unless the service agreement provides otherwise. The Mountain Table experience is connected to your time in the High Country rather than the number of ski runs operating.

Can membership be transferred?

Membership dates and services are reserved for the accepted household and may not be sold or transferred without written approval.

Any additional questions: Please feel free to adress them in the Get in Touch Section of our Home Page.