Outstanding in the Field at Perkins House Museum
Outstanding in the Field brings a long-table dining event to Perkins House Museum in York with host Catherine Duffy, guest chefs Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Jeil Lopez of Chaval, guest winery Oyster River Winegrowers, guest brewery Rising Tide Brewing Company, and guest beverage producer Mountain Valley Spring Water.
About the event
A long-table dinner at Perkins House Museum
Outstanding in the Field brings its long-table format to Perkins House Museum in York for an outdoor communal dining event with a walking grounds reception before the meal. The event takes place on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Chaval chefs and Maine producers at the table
The kitchen is led by guest chefs Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Jeil Lopez of Chaval. The meal is described as an open-flame, multi-course menu prepared on site, centered on the Maine harvest, nearby farms and orchards, and ingredients from the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine.
The beverage lineup names Brian Smith of Oyster River Winegrowers as guest winery, Nathan and Heather Sanborn of Rising Tide Brewing Company as guest brewery, and Mountain Valley Spring Water as guest beverage producer.
Catherine Duffy hosts on historic museum grounds
Catherine Duffy is listed as host for Perkins House Museum. The museum is described as a former home of ferrymen and sea captains on the York River by Sewall’s Bridge; in 1898 it became the summer home of Mary Perkins and Elizabeth Perkins, and it preserves the Perkins family’s original interiors and possessions.
Transfer and dietary-request details
Outstanding in the Field’s policy for this event says no refunds or credits are given when a participant is unable to attend, but tickets can be transferred to someone else. For meal accommodations, the organizer says it can only guarantee vegetarian requests because of the family-style nature of the meals.
Frequently asked questions
What is being served at the Perkins House Museum event?
The event features an open-flame, multi-course meal prepared on site, with the menu centered on the Maine harvest, nearby farms and orchards, and ingredients from the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine.
Who are the guest chefs?
The guest chefs are Damian Sansonetti and Ilma Jeil Lopez of Chaval.
Which beverage producers are part of the event?
The beverage program names Brian Smith of Oyster River Winegrowers as guest winery, Nathan and Heather Sanborn of Rising Tide Brewing Company as guest brewery, and Mountain Valley Spring Water as guest beverage producer.
Where does the event take place?
The event takes place at Perkins House Museum in York. The event schema also lists York, ME (Kennebunkport) as the location address.
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