A welcome reception in the Ornamental Kitchen Garden followed by a six-course tasting menu at 1906, with optional wine pairings.

Featured Participants

Executive Chef
George Murkowicz
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Sous Chef
Noah Worthington
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Sous Chef
Alex Neaton
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Production Chef
Susanna Vaughn
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Executive Pastry Chef
Cecilia Gaudioso
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Pastry Sous Chef
Amanda Clarke
1906
Kennett Square, PA

Culinary Director
William Brown
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA

Join us for an extraordinary evening at Longwood Gardens, where culinary excellence and the beauty of the natural world come together for a one-of-a-kind garden-to-table experience. Guests will begin in the Ornamental Kitchen Garden, the heart of Longwood’s culinary program, where vegetables, fruits, and herbs are harvested through a unique collaboration between chefs and horticulturists. The experience continues in the award-winning 1906 restaurant, where executive chef George Murkowicz and his culinary team will present a thoughtfully curated six-course tasting menu celebrating the seasonality, craftsmanship, and bounty of the gardens. With optional wine pairings and all-day admission to Longwood Gardens included, the evening offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the country’s most celebrated horticultural destinations through exceptional food and hospitality.

An Evening at Longwood, Featuring 1906 is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit® series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.