ABBY
CHEF / FARMER / OLIVE OIL SOMMELIER
Abby Kirn is a chef, farmer, and olive oil sommelier whose culinary journey began at The French Laundry and continued through Michelin-starred kitchens across the country.
Now bi-coastal, she balances creating culinary experiences with managing her family’s biodynamic olive ranch. A passionate forager and farmer, Kirn seeks out the most extraordinary wild ingredients to expand palates, diversify diets, and foster a more sustainable food system.
Her mission is to create a welcoming space where people feel seen, valued, and nourished through food and hospitality.
KIRN
“Working with Abby was nothing short of magical. She’s professional, effortlessly cool, and her culinary skills will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Her innovation and creativity resulted in one of the best meals I’ve ever had, making a special occasion even more memorable. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, which was exactly what we’d hoped for. Abby was communicative throughout the process and completely understood our vision, executing it flawlessly. We’re already looking forward to hiring her for future milestones because the experience of working with her was just that amazing.
I hope her cooking remains part of our lives for years to come.”
MORE ABOUT VILLAGE
It began in a postage stamp backyard,
set in the Village of NYC. An excuse to bring our friends together and get up to some shenanigans, the curious feast turned into a movement.
An experience that would seem unimaginably anxiety-provoking to some: technology-free, stranger-shared, communal table, and plant-based food, was a hit. It was a concoction that led to deep human connection, culinary exploration and pure joy.
We were hooked, and so were our friends.
We’ve now traveled the globe, bringing this dinner series to as many folks as possible.
At the Table:
One-time-only menu
Foraged and local produce
Curated guest list of makers & creators
The unexpected
MORE ABOUT the ranch
Teddy & Fig
Set in the mountains of Sonoma, California, the Kirn Family Ranch is home to rescue miniature animals, tediously cared for by the humans of the ranch and provide no labor; they are pampered day and night.
Our family follows organic and biodynamic practices to work in harmony with the land, producing the highest quality ingredients possible, including our crowning jewel - “Lush” Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Harvested early in the season, Lush is a high-polyphenol, green finishing oil - a chef’s best friend.
