Savor the Art of Cooking at The Food & Wine Center

What if your next Napa Valley experience came with a recipe to take home?

At The Meritage Resort and Spa, the Food & Wine Center invites guests to experience Wine Country through a different lens: by getting hands-on in the kitchen, learning from talented chefs and discovering how food and wine come together.

Located in the heart of Napa Valley, the Food & Wine Center offers an intimate setting for culinary classes and wine-focused experiences designed for curious food lovers, aspiring home chefs and anyone who simply enjoys a great meal.

Cook, Sip & Savor

From learning new culinary techniques to preparing seasonal dishes inspired by Napa Valley's bounty, classes at the Food & Wine Center turn a meal into an experience.

Led by the resort's culinary team Chef Jonathon Jones and Chef Stephanie Gist, classes offer an opportunity to learn directly from the experts while enjoying the relaxed, welcoming spirit of Wine Country. Whether you're perfecting a favorite dish, exploring new flavors or learning how to pair food and wine, you'll leave with more than just a full plate. You'll leave with inspiration to bring home.

And, of course, no Napa culinary experience would be complete without wine. Discover how thoughtfully selected wines can complement the flavors of a dish and enhance the entire dining experience.

Your Napa Valley Kitchen Awaits

A trip to Napa is about more than visiting wineries. It's about slowing down, gathering around the table and savoring the flavors of the region.

At The Food & Wine Center, you'll get to do exactly that.

Come ready to cook, sip, learn and savor your way through Napa Valley. Just don't be surprised if you leave with a new favorite recipe—and a few stories to tell over dinner back home.

Explore upcoming Food & Wine Center classes and make your next Napa getaway a little more delicious.