Harvest Table St. Helena’s
Wine Country Kitchen

Harvest Inn Executive Chef, Jeff Libunao

Boasting over 20 years of culinary experience in restaurants and resorts throughout California, Harvest Inn executive chef Jeff Libunao crafts memorable and unique dishes with a personal touch, incorporating his culture and heritage.

Libunao most recently served as the executive chef at The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa, where he oversaw all culinary operations, including the property’s event and banquet menus, and led the re-concept of two dining outlets. Prior, Libunao served at the JW Marriott San Francisco, where he rose in the ranks from executive sous chef to executive chef. Earlier in his career, he worked at The Beverly Hills Hotel, where he gained invaluable knowledge and experience in the kitchen for both the restaurant and banquet events.

A native of Manila, Philippines, Libunao grew up with a fondness for street food culture – his comfort food. He learned how to cook family recipes from his grandparents, including adobo and sinigang “sour soup.” He fondly remembers his grandparents treating him to pan de sal and other Filipino desserts when he helped in the kitchen. These early memories of learning recipes and cooking together have served as his inspiration for success, as they connect him to his family, his main motivator in life.

In his cooking and menu ideation at Harvest Inn and Harvest Table, Libunao collaborates with his team to incorporate their respective heritage into the cuisine, ensuring guests will enjoy a personal touch in each plate. He focuses on meals that will make people happy dishes that not only guests will enjoy, but food he would choose to eat for any meal. He is also passionate about working with local growers and producers to source fresh ingredients that highlight the bounty of the region. Incorporating quality products sourced locally not only help Harvest Inn and Harvest Table grow as reputable culinary establishments, but also benefit the entire community, putting Napa Valley on the map for food-focused travelers looking to discover the best destinations to dine.

Libunao graduated with honors from Le Cordon Bleu and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from De La Salle University, which has helped him become a better mentor and leader in the kitchen. His passion for hospitality can be seen in his personal life, where he can be found cooking or baking with his daughter, playing golf, traveling or exploring new restaurants, wineries, and breweries, as well as discovering new cuisines and cultures through dining at restaurants that proudly serve cultural family recipes.