Arrival and Timing

What time should I arrive?

Events times are listed on your tickets. For our sit-down dinners, you should arrive as close to the scheduled arrival time as possible as not to miss the reception. You will check-in with us upon arrival and we will provide your table number.

How long do the dinners usually last?
Dinners typically last about three hours.

Seating

How is the seating done?
At Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, we have long communal tables that seat 14 people comfortably and can go up to 16 if needed. We pre-determine seating at all our sit-down dinners.

Will I be able to sit with my friends or co-workers?
Yes. In the notes field in our online ordering process, please list the reservation name of the person(s) you are joining. We will do our very best to accommodate all seating requests.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Because the location of the Chef to Farm Dinners is on a farm and not in a restaurant setting, all dietary needs must be communicated upon ticket purchase. Max Catering will be able to accommodate vegetarians and severe food allergies, but only if they are told in advance. Please notify members of your party if you are buying tickets for others. Max Catering cannot make last minute changes to plated dishes as they simply may not have the resources available on the farm.

What kind of beverage options are offered at Chef to Farm Events?
Every event is different! The standard dinners include Rosedale wines served with the meal and often begin with a reception cocktail. For festivals, we offer limited bars with items for sale including a curated selection of liquor or domestic beers for purchase. Other events, such as our Tacos & Tequila dinners or BBQ, Blues & Brews feature specific cocktail or beer pairings.

We recommend always checking out each individual event’s description or menu ahead of time as each has different offerings.

Dress
Dress comfortably and for the predicted weather conditions. Casual attire is perfectly acceptable.

Remember this is a working farm and the ground is not paved. We suggest comfortable shoes that are easy to walk around in.

Do I have to pay for parking?
No. Rosedale has plenty of open space for most event parking. Please note that the access roads are dirt and the parking area is not paved. Anyone needing assistance or close access to the event space is welcome to drive up to the tent area and make one of the attendants aware of your needs.

Reservations, Pricing & Payment

Where can I make a reservation?
You can purchase seats here on the Yapsody ticketing site.

What is the price per seat to a sit-down Rosedale Chef to Farm dinner and what does that include?
The price per seat varies based on the theme of the dinner. The ticket price includes a 20% house fee, tax will be calculated upon checkout. All dinner tickets generally include a reception, farm tour, welcome cocktail, and an incredible four–to five-course meal alongside live music. The festivals and other event styles may vary in their format but follow a similar format.

What forms of payment are accepted on the website?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover

Will I earn Max Vantage points for the purchase of my seat(s)?
Yes! When you place your order online, there is a designated field to enter your Max Vantage account number. You may also provide the phone number attached to the account if the physical card number is not available.

Can I use my Max Vantage points to pay for tickets?
This option is not available as the event is hosted by Rosedale Vineyards & Farm, and not Max Catering. But, due to the contract arrangement with Max Catering, you will earn corresponding Max Vantage points on your ticket purchases.

Will I receive physical tickets?
We do not send physical tickets. After you reserve seats, you will receive a confirmation email and your name will go onto our reservation list. Upon arrival at the farm, you will check in with us and we will provide your table number.

What is the cancellation policy?

For Rosedale Chef to Farm Festivals, tickets are refundable up to two days (48 hours) prior to the event start time. For cancellations made within 48 hours of the event, refunds will be issued in the form of a credit to use on future Max Chef to Farm events.

For Rosedale Chef to Farm Dinners, ticket purchases can be refunded up to three days (72 hours) prior to the event start time. For Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event. Refunds will be issued in the form of a credit to use on future Max Chef to Farm events.

For all refund requests for the Max Chef to Farm events, please contact Max Hospitality Guest Services, guestservices@maxhospitality.com, or 860.566.8360. For all other inquiries please contact Rosedale Farms.

*Please note the 20% house fee is non-refundable.

What if the weather calls for rain?
All seating is tented. Dinners and festivals are rain or shine.

In the event of severe inclement weather when the event cannot be held, it will be rescheduled to a later date. All ticket purchases will be honored for the new date. If the dinner needs to be canceled, refunds will be issued for all ticket purchases.

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