Belle Marie Winery and Chateau Dragoo are fully equipped to be your host for banquets, meetings, and special events such as corporate off-site functions or meetings, receptions, retirement parties, anniversaries, birthdays and more. 

Facilities

Belle Marie Winery and Chateau Dragoo have unique facilities that can accommodate indoor or outdoor events.  Our indoor facilities include a 5,000 sq. ft. winery (barrel room), 3,000 sq. ft. Chateau Cave, 3,000 sq. ft. bi-level Chateau Knights Court, and two 1,000 sq. ft. private tasting rooms.  Our outdoor facilities include a grape arbor, two gazebos, crush pad, an amphitheatre, and several shaded and sunny picnic areas.  The Chateau Cave and Chateau Knights Court are located inside Chateau Dragoo—one of Southern California’s most unique venues.  Cross over the moat to enter the Chateau.  You just might find a knight in shining armor... or at least a wonderful glass of wine!

Belle Marie Winery and Chateau Dragoo have many venue options for private events, including charity benefits, corporate meetings and functions, luncheons, dinners, receptions, and parties.  The rooms and facilities available for special events are briefly described below.  Call us at 760-796-7557 to discuss your next event.

Barrel Room (accommodates up
to 200 guests):

Our working winery provides a unique venue for a truly memorable event.

Chateau Cave: (accommodates up
to 180 guests)

Our underground cave is designed after the ancient wine caves used in Bordeaux, France.

Chateau
Knights Court:
(accommodates
up to 150 guests)

Our armor-clad knights
overlook all the joyous 
events held in this bi-level venue.

Amphitheater:
(accommodates up
to 220 guests)

Nestled within our 3.5-acre grounds, this lovely
location offers a backdrop
of scenic mountain views.

Tuscany Private
Reserve Room:
(accommodates up
to 40 guests)

This room is ideal for smaller gatherings ranging from private parties to corporate meetings.

Private Events

Belle Marie Winery and Chateau Dragoo host a diverse set of private events, including corporate parties and events, philanthropic fundraisers, wine tastings, receptions, festivals, barrel tastings, classical concerts, elegant winemaker dinners, group tours and tastings, and much more!  Our desire is that your visit is fun, informative and above all memorable. Our standard event package includes the venue, a meal, beverages, etc. as outlined below.  We can also customize an event package  based on your individual needs and desired.

Standard Event Package Details

Beverages:

• Champagne reception upon arrival
• Premium Belle Marie and/or Chateau Dragoo wines at 20% discount
• Nonalcoholic beverages: soda and water
• Gourmet coffee service: regular/decaf, cups, creamers, sugar and accessories

Food: We use preferred caterers that work extremely well with our venues. See below for our most popular meal selections. Other meal options are available upon request. All meals also come with fresh dinner rolls and butter.

Also included in the Package:

• Choice of single inside or outside venue
• Up to 4 hours for your event (not to exceed 10 pm)
• Tables and chairs 
• Table linens and linen napkins
• China and silverware
• Stemware for water and wine
• Use of cordless microphone and speaker system
• Set up as needed
• Reasonable clean up                  
  

Upgrade Options include the following:

• Meal served plated rather than buffet

• Colored linens

• Champagne glasses

• Space heaters if required

• Bar service

• Table centerpieces

• Upgraded chairs

• Portable toilets (if needed)

• Extended hour for event duration

• Below minimum guest count

Appetizers

Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crackers

Proscuitto on Crostini

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Mozzarella Caprese on Crostini

Fresh Vegetable Landscape with Chilled Dip

Brushcetta on Grilled Garlic Bread

Mozzarella Sticks

Fresh Fruit Display (in season)

Smoked Salmon with Mascarpone on Crostini

Around the World Cheese Display

Creamy Sundried Tomato Garlic Pesto on Crostini

Crab Salad with Crackers

Antipasto Misto (Roasted Peppers, Marinated Eggplant, Mozzarella and Kalamata Olives)

 
Salads

Classic Caesar Salad with Aged Parmesan and Herbed Croutons

Mediterranean Salad (Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Onions and Cucumbers with Wine Vinaigrette)

Romaine and Iceberg Salad (with Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnuts with Balsamic Vinaigrette)

Field of Greens (with Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Sliced Almonds, Mandarin Oranges and Pecans with a Raspberry Vinaigrette)

Spinach Salad (with Cranberries and Walnuts with a Dijon Mustard Dressing

Caprese Style Salad (Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Fresh Basil tossed in Olive Oil)

Italian Style Herb-Tossed Pasta Salad

Main Entrees

Grilled Salmon with Dill and Parsley in a Garlic Lemon Wine Sauce

Baked Swordfish Filet with Aioli Wine Sauce

Baked Halibut with Capers and Lemon in Aioli Wine Sauce

Shrimp Scampi (Jumbo Prawns sautéed in Garlic and Butter Sauce)

Chicken Vesuvio (Chicken Breast sautéed with Artichokes and Lemon in Dry Wine Sauce)

Chicken Paradiso (Chicken Breast sautéed with Fresh Mushrooms and a Marsala and White Wine Cream Sauce)

Chicken Cacciatore (Chicken Breast sautéed with Fresh Mushrooms, Green Peppers and Onions)

Pork Tenderloin with an Orange Glaze Sauce

Barbequed Pork Ribs (Tender Ribs smothered with rich sauce and slow-cooked)

Roast Beef (A premium cut of Beef sliced onsite and served au jus)

Ossobuco (Braised Lamb Shank)

Baked Stuffed Shells (Seasoned Beef and Cheese in Pasta Shells with Tomato Sauce baked under a layer of Mozzarella)

Lasagna (Made with hearty seasoned Beef and the freshest ingredients)

 
Vegetables

Roasted Seasoned Vegetable Medley

Steamed Broccoli

Sautéed Squash and Onions

Green Beans Almandine

Steamed Asparagus

 
Starches

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seasoned Red Roasted Potatoes

Wild Rice with Porcini Mushrooms

Tortellini with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Penne Pasta with Marinara Cream Sauce

Farfalle Pasta with Smoked Salmon

 
Dessert

Tiramisu

New York Cheesecake topped with Fruit

Cannoli

Chef's Choice