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Seasonal farm-to-fire cooking, immersive dining experiences, workshops, and private culinary event space in Portland, Oregon.

Tournant Destination Events

Co-create YOUR own immersive dining experience with us

 
 

We believe in creating immersive dining experiences that tell a story about time, place and purpose.

 
 

Whether on a mountaintop, in a meadow, or by the sea, The Tournant Experience is centered around open-fire cooking and and creating rustic, beautiful food—made fresh onsite. Our style is to create an interactive outdoor kitchen where we prepare food in front of guests to encourage engagement, curiosity and connection.

We believe the best food is prepared simply and honestly, with excellent technique, allowing the ingredients to shine. With each meal, we strive to create a sense of place and ceremony, bringing together our love of community and farm-focused food to create unforgettable moments around the table.

 
 
 

Seasonal Farm to Fire Cooking

We are dedicated to the craft of good cooking. To us, this means starting with exceptional ingredients that have been farmed, raised, fished and foraged with care, then treating them with respect.

We believe in starting with the best local, seasonal ingredients and preparing them simply but thoughtfully.

 

Forging connections

Our intention is for guests to connect with one another and engage with the food and our cooking process in a meaningful way, so we focus on family-style feasts, meals cooked over live fire and items meant to be eaten with your hands.

Our meals are a conversation between your vision, the seasons and the surroundings. Though ephemeral, these dining experiences create space for guests to slow down, connect, savor the moment, and create lasting memories.

 

The Signature Tournant Experience

Seasonal Farm to Fire Feasts

 

Together we’ll create a unique and memorable event with a personalized menu that reflects the seasons and surroundings, so that you can enjoy a stress-free immersive experience with your guests.

We arrive at your destination and set up a mobile outdoor kitchen where we will prep, cook and serve your meal. If the venue permits, we will build a ground fire for cooking, though we can easily use above ground fire pits or grills.

 

Sample Five Course Dinner Menus

Costs + Details

 

Signature Tournant Experiences

THREE COURSE family style meal

Our three course farm-to-fire meals, which include a seasonal salad, main course, and individually plated dessert, begin at $85/guest.

FIVE COURSE family style MEAL

Our five course farm-to-fire meals, which include reception bites, a seasonal salad, fish course, meat course, and individually plated dessert, begin at $120/guest.

Staffing, beverages, rentals, design, travel, production and equipment fees are billed additionally.

Enhancements

RECEPTION

Oyster Bar - Freshly shucked Pacific oysters on the halfshell with ginger shallot mignonette, served in our custom oyster display
$42/dozen, in 5 dozen increments

Pizza Party - An assortment of classic and seasonal pies from the wood-burning oven
$20/guest

Bounty Boards - A bountiful selection of local charcuterie, artisan cheeses, seasonal crudites, dips, housemade pickles, olives, nuts, and crackers
$20/guest

Cowboy Fondue - Cast iron melty cheeses with fun toppings and grilled breads for dipping
$20/guest

Yakitori Station - Assorted charcoal-grilled skewers on the Japanese Binchotan grill
$20/guest

Seasonal Bites - A choice of two stationary small bites for guests to enjoy during reception hour
$15/guest

 

Beverage Service

FULL BAR SERVICE + COCKTAILS

Our team of chefs and service professionals shines best when we can focus on what we do best: providing exceptional food and service. We play well with others and invite you to collaborate with a mobile bar service specializing in craft cocktails and wine and beer pairings.

For events in the Pacific Northwest, we can happily suggest our friends at Merit Badge for full bar service.

WINE + BEER

Wine and beer selections may be sourced by the case. As a courtesy, you can also provide your own wine, beer and other bottled or canned beverages for our OLCC-certified servers to assist in serving, though in this instance, we ask that you secure your own means of transporting, chilling, storing and displaying beverages.

WATER + COFFEE SERVICE

Please contact us for options.

 

Staffing + Travel

All staff is billed hourly with a 6 hour minimum. Staff fees are based on best estimate with any additional hours billed post-event. In general, most destination events require 2-3 hours for load in and set up and 1-2 hours for break down and load out. For overnight events and events out of state, staff is billed at a flat day rate (please inquire).

Chef @ $55 per hour

Kitchen Staff @ $45 per hour

Service Lead @ $55 per hour

Service Staff @ $45 per hour

Bar Lead @ $50 per hour

TRAVEL

All travel will be billed at current standard IRS mileage rates from our kitchen located in Dayton, OR.

Travel and site visit fees will be assessed if your event is located more than 40 miles from Dayton, OR.

For events located more than 2.5 hours outside of Dayton, OR, overnight accommodations for staff will need to be provided.

Out of state events may incur up to an additional 20% production fee.

 

Production

RENTALS + COORDINATION

Tournant will be responsible for providing and/or procuring all necessary cooking and service-related rentals, including mobile kitchen set-up, cooking equipment, service platters/bowls, service utensils, etc., which will be added to the final bill.

Although we do not offer full-service event planning, we are happy to help coordinate rental selections (tables, chairs, table settings, etc.), floral design and other design elements for your event.

Please note that all rentals and coordination will be subject to the production fees as outlined below.

PRODUCTION FEES

It takes quite a bit of planning and preparation to bring our field kitchen and dining room to you. A 22% production fee is included to help us cover staff time and services such as menu consultation, site visit, rental coordination, planning and communications, procurement and prep, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance.

GRATUITY

Gratuity is optional and not included in our bill. Any gratuity offered to our wonderful team of kitchen and service professionals for providing exceptional food and service is greatly appreciated and will be distributed to our team directly and in full.

Equipment fees

Our style of cooking and service requires specialized equipment and service needs. We set up a full mobile kitchen in the wild and cook everything to order for maximum flavor and freshness. A $500 fee is included to help cover items such as grills, live fire cooking equipment, kitchen tools, custom displays, and other expenses such as ice, wood, charcoal and napkins.

 

Terms

MINIMUMS

Our event minimums during the high season of June - September are $10,000 for local destination events and $20,000 for events requiring overnight travel.

BOOKING AND PAYMENT TERMS

50% of the total estimated costs will be due upon signing of contract. Please note that we are unable to hold dates without a deposit.

The final balance is due at least ten (10) days prior to event date.

Though welcome to pay by check in order to omit credit card fees, we require a credit card on file in case of unanticipated last minute expenses or untimely payments.

CANCELLATION

If client cancels the event before ninety (90) days prior to the event, Tournant shall retain fifty percent (50%) of deposit. If client cancels the event within ninety (90) days of the event, Tournant shall retain the entire deposit.

If client cancels event within seven (7) days prior to event date, Tournant shall be owed the total amount of estimated charges due.

 
 

Client Testimonials

“We are still reeling by how amazing the event was. The food experience exceeded our wildest expectations. I wanted to call special attention to the edible flowers. 😍 You delivered! From the cocktails to the flan, it’s clear how much you drew from what we described to co-create a masterpiece. It was a sheer delight to work with you. I assure you we will see you again (and again).”
— Brian + Nick
“I can’t express my gratitude enough for an amazing evening with you and your staff. I am speechless. Everything was beyond any expectation I had. Thank you to all of you for all your time, love and efforts in making this an event to remember.”
— Fern B.
“You two are such a gift to all who have the honor of meeting you. Your passion for food, friends, and one another shines just as brilliantly as the incredible sunset that night. We are grateful for the evening you shared with us and for all the love you share with every plate.”
— Erika P.
“I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all your amazing help in creating a successful evening for our fundraiser. The food was off the hook and so beautifully presented!! We had so many wonderful compliments about the food and your service was absolutely impeccable! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ”
— Sarah L.
“I’ve never had people rave about a dinner like they did for the meal you all prepared. Everything was so amazingly delicious and BEAUTIFUL, I seriously could not have been happier. But more than the delicious meal — you all, the whole team, were such an incredible treat. The kindness and spirit you guys have is like nothing else, and it made the whole evening so special for us. I know how much goes into making what you guys do look effortless, and I can’t thank you enough — I knew this would be a tricky scenario for a lot of caterers, with the inherent limitations of the setting, on top of being so front and center the whole night and needing to interact with guests — All I ever saw from you all was smiles, calm energy and sweet words and it is such a testament to what you’re doing. We are so thankful you were able to be a part of our day, and for everything we know you all did behind the scenes to make it go so smoothly and beautifully — it all added to the magic of the night.”
— RACHEL H.