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SAVIENNE is a premier destination dining club offering immersive culinary experiences in spectacular villas and châteaux around the world in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation
SAVIENNE proudly collaborates with and supports the James Beard Foundation, uniting a shared commitment to culinary excellence. Together, we select James Beard recognized chefs to co-host unforgettable SAVIENNE experiences—immersive, multicultural gatherings in spectacular private villas worldwide—celebrating sustainability, creativity, and the power of food to inspire connection.
Each SAVIENNE experience is one-of-a-kind—imagine Chef Chintan Pandya of Dhamaka and Semma collaborating with a renowned chef from Provence, paired with exceptional local wines poured by the winemaker and shared with fellow members and local hosts.
FOUNDING CHEFS
AKHTAR NAWAB
ANGELO SOSA
ANITA LO
CHINTAN PANDYA
DANIELA SOTO-INNES
JEREMY FORD
JOHNNY CURIEL
LEAH COHEN
LUDO LEFEBVRE
MARC FORGIONE
MARCUS SAMUELSSON
MEI LIN
MICHELLE BERNSTEIN
MIKE BAGALE
NINA COMPTON
PAULA ENDARA
SEAN BROCK
TIFFANI FAISON
WILLIAM DISSEN
COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK
SAVIENNE is committed to giving back by donating a significant portion of all experience revenue to address hunger and food insecurity through the James Beard Foundation and food-related charities worldwide.
REVIVING THE PARISIAN SALON
Echoing Gertrude Stein’s legendary salons of 1920s Paris, SAVIENNE invites local artists, winemakers, and cultural voices to join members at dinner sparking unforgettable conversations and connections.
WELLNESS
SAVIENNE’s wellness offerings nurture mind, body, and spirit through yoga, meditation, sound baths, and massages—restorative rituals designed to balance and renew after evenings of indulgence.
EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY
Enjoy an entirely private extension of your Savienne experience, with every detail curated just for you by Merissa Principe, the world’s most exclusive personal travel concierge—seamless, bespoke journeys of rest, indulgence, or exploration in extraordinary destinations around the world.
MARRAKESH
With Chef Ludo Lefebvre
Oct 23 - Oct 27, 2025
Come join me for three unforgettable nights of food, wine, and hidden gems. I'll be cooking alongside incredible Moroccan chefs-Myriam Ettahri, Fayçal Zahraoui, and Moha Fedal at some amazing spots: a private art gallery, a 12th-century kasbah, and the iconic Villa Christine. Expect bold flavors, flowing Moroccan wines, and a few surprises along the way. It's a rare chance to experience Marrakesh like never before-intimate, off the radar, and completely delicious. - Chef Ludo
PROVENCE
With Chef Chintan Pandya
Sept 18 - Sept 21, 2025
Join me in Provence for a few unforgettable days of food, wine, and sun-drenched afternoons. We’ll be at a 17-acre estate on the edge of the Maures Forest - lavender gardens, a pool, and long dinners under the stars. I’ll be cooking alongside some incredible Provencal chefs. It’s Provence the way it should be: relaxed, intimate, and completely delicious. - Chef Chintan Pandya
BURGUNDY
With Chef Daniela Soto-Innes
Oct 9 - Oct 13, 2025
Please join me in Burgundy, where I’ll be cooking alongside some of the region’s most talented chefs. We’ll gather for long, leisurely dinners - coq au vin, beef bourguignon, and the soulful flavors I can’t stop dreaming about - reimagined through my own lens. And of course, there will be Burgundy’s masterful, many-faceted wines: chardonnay, pinot noir, and bottles that keep the conversation flowing. Around the table? Artists, musicians, and other fascinating guests, for nights you won’t forget. - Chef Daniela Soto-Innes