Henne Kirkeby Kro at Manresa
A January 2026 Los Gatos residency with Henne Kirkeby Kro from Denmark and Chef Alan Bates in the Manresa kitchen.
Event
Ritual at Manresa: EL CHATO
EL CHATO joins Ritual at Manresa’s April 2026 residency in Los Gatos, with guest chef Álvaro Clavijo.
About the event
Monthly chef takeover
Ritual at Manresa: EL CHATO is the April 2026 residency in Ritual at Manresa’s Season III lineup. The format is a monthly chef takeover at the Manresa space in Los Gatos, with the guest restaurant working in the Manresa kitchen for the residency.
Menu and pairings
The dinner format centers on a 10–12 course tasting menu showcasing signature dishes, techniques, and ingredients from El Chato. Pairing options listed for the experience include wine pairings, rare labels, special vintages, and non-alcoholic cocktail pairings.
Dinner service is listed Wednesday through Sunday at 6:30 PM. Ritual also lists chef meet-and-greet sessions on Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM, making the residency more than a single dinner format.
Chef, restaurant, and place
Álvaro Clavijo is the named guest chef for El Chato during the residency. El Chato is identified as the guest restaurant from Colombia, and it arrives with recognition as the number one restaurant in Latin America on the 50 Best list.
The residency is hosted by Ritual at Manresa at Manresa, a restaurant at 320 Village Ln in Los Gatos. Published event pricing is not listed; membership or guest booking is required.
Frequently asked questions
What is served at the residency?
A 10–12 course tasting menu featuring signature dishes, techniques, and ingredients from El Chato, with wine pairings, rare labels, special vintages, and non-alcoholic cocktail pairings.
Who is the guest chef?
Álvaro Clavijo is the named guest chef for El Chato during the Ritual at Manresa residency.
What is the El Chato connection?
El Chato is the guest restaurant from Colombia for the April 2026 residency, and it is described with recognition as the number one restaurant in Latin America on the 50 Best list.
When does it run?
It is scheduled for April 2026 as part of the Season III lineup.
Where is it held?
At Manresa, a restaurant at 320 Village Ln in Los Gatos.
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