Culinary Consulting · Napa & Sonoma
A Food Program
That Belongs to Your Winery
Thoughtful menus, practical kitchen systems, and the people to bring them to life. Culinary consulting with Mercedes Stahlberger.
Discuss Your Culinary ProgramLady and the Vine
Food & Wine, Considered Together
Winery culinary programs have changed significantly since Covid. We help wineries in Napa and Sonoma develop tasting experiences that reflect their wines, their property, and the guests they welcome.
Recipe & Menu Development
Food designed for your wines and your tasting experience, from the first recipe to the finished plate.
Sourcing & Food Costs
Ordering services that support consistent quality and keep food costs in view.
Staffing & Execution
The staffing and kitchen support needed to bring the experience to the table.
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Meet Mercedes
Experience in the Kitchen.
An Understanding of Wine Country.
Mercedes founded Lady and the Vine in 2016 after moving from San Diego to Napa Valley. Her background spans catering, restaurants, and private-chef work, with menus grounded in seasonal ingredients and local sourcing.
Today, her focus is helping wineries develop their culinary programs. She brings the same care to the recipe, the ordering, and the team who will serve it.
More About MercedesGather Around the Table
Catering & Events
Cheese and charcuterie, grazing tables, and corporate gatherings remain part of what we do. Tell us about your occasion and we’ll work through the details together.
Cheese & Charcuterie
Grazing Tables & Stations
Corporate Gatherings
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