Outstanding in the Field at Hearst Ranch
An Outstanding in the Field outdoor long-table dinner at Hearst Ranch in San Simeon with host rancher Ben Higgins and guest chef Clark Staub.
About the event
A long-table dinner at Hearst Ranch
Outstanding in the Field brings its outdoor, communal long-table dining format to Hearst Ranch in San Simeon. The event is presented as a field dinner tied to local agriculture and harvest, with Hearst Ranch named as the host ranch setting.
Winery start, ranch walk, bluff table
The afternoon begins at Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon with proprietors Jim and Debi Saunders before guests walk to the dining table. The route and table setting are described with views of the ocean, ranchlands, and Hearst Castle in the distance.
The page also connects Hearst Ranch to the Hearst family descended from publishing baron William Randolph Hearst, who built Hearst Castle. That family reference appears in the event description alongside the ranch and castle setting.
Ben Higgins hosts, Clark Staub cooks
Ben Higgins is listed as host rancher for Hearst Ranch. Clark Staub of Full of Life Flatbread is the guest chef, and Outstanding in the Field identifies him as a veteran of several of its more challenging and adventurous table settings.
Meals are served family-style, and vegetarian requests are the only dietary accommodations the organizer says it can guarantee.
- The published ticket price is $445.09 in USD.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of event is this?
It is an Outstanding in the Field outdoor, communal long-table dining experience at Hearst Ranch in San Simeon, centered on local agriculture and harvest.
Who is cooking for the Hearst Ranch dinner?
The guest chef is Clark Staub of Full of Life Flatbread. Outstanding in the Field describes him as a veteran of several of its challenging and adventurous table settings.
Where does the program begin?
The afternoon begins at Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon with proprietors Jim and Debi Saunders before a walking stroll to the table.
Are dietary accommodations available?
Because the meal is served family-style, the organizer says it can only guarantee accommodations for vegetarian requests, with that information entered during checkout.
Can tickets be transferred if someone cannot attend?
Yes. The organizer says tickets can be transferred to someone else, with new guest information sent at least 24 hours before the event or the substitute guests giving the original reservation name on arrival.
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