Bonnie Carroll's Life Bites

For my neighbors and friends in the Ojai area this sounds like a divine way to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends!

WHO: Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Perfecte and Alia Rocher, the new restaurant, The Rochers at the Ranch House, Ojai, California

Perfecte and Alia Rocher present The Rochers at The Ranch House Thanksgiving experience for the holiday. Designed to take the stress out of hosting so families can focus on what truly matters—gathering, celebrating, and savoring time with those you love, the Rochers have done all the prep, so all that’s left is to heat, serve, and enjoy. The menu may be ordered per person and each package includes all the fixings of a perfect Thanksgiving spread—everything but the turkey. There is an option to customize orders to match every party size, and ordering a few extra portions for those next-day cravings is highly recommended.

For those who wish to elevate their feast even further, The Rochers offer a selection of optional additions available to order separately, including Confit of Turkey Leg; Signature Coca; T.I.N.P.’s Not Mom’s Cheesecake; and Sparkling Wine, Wines and Spirit Free Cocktail selections.

The Rochers Thanksgiving is a pre-ordered, available for pickup on Wednesday, November 26, with times offered throughout the day. Orders must be placed by end of day, Wednesday, November 19, and quantities are limited—early ordering is strongly encouraged.

Each order is priced at $45 per person (plus tax), with a $1 Tock booking fee automatically applied at checkout. The base experience includes all the Thanksgiving fixings—everything but the turkey—with the option to customize your feast through a curated selection of add-ons.

The Rochers' favorite part of the bird. Each leg is gently cured overnight in herb salt, then slowly confited until the meat is tender, silky, and just shy of falling from the bone. Simply crisp in the oven before serving and enjoy. Sold per turkey leg — recommended order is one per person for a hearty portion.

Pro tip: order extra for next-day sandwiches or a decadent holiday hash — they’re just as irresistible the morning after.

This pillowy Valencian flatbread is served across The Rochers sister concepts. Baked golden with tender crumb, it’s perfect for enjoying as is or for sopping up every last drop on the plate. Especially delicious paired with offered garden-herb compound butter — available as an add-on. Sold by the half; serves 5–6 guests.

Pro-Tip: Order extra if you love making sandwiches out of all the Thanksgiving leftovers.

From the sister concept T.I.N.P., this gluten-free Basque-style cheesecake is impossibly light, silky, and caramelized to perfection — the kind of dessert that disappears faster than one expects. Served with a house-made nectarine and pineapple jam. Sold by the whole; serves 4–5 guests.

Pour & Savor — Enhance the celebration with curated selections from our cellar. Choose from elegant wines, festive bubbles, or refined zero-proof offerings — the perfect way to toast the season from the comfort of home:

Huber Layla Sparkling 0.0%: A beautifully structured zero-proof sparkling wine from Austria, crafted by award-winning winemaker Markus Huber. Made from organically grown Gelber Muskateller grapes, Leila captures the precision, minerality, and elegance of true wine — with notes of white flowers, Clementine, pear, and yellow apple. Bone-dry, refreshingly bright, and entirely alcohol-free.

Acala Spritz: A vibrant zero-proof sparkling tea twist on the classic cocktail. Bursting with notes of blood orange, grapefruit peel, and red berries, it’s balanced by a subtle, elegant bitterness. Crafted from orange juice, hibiscus, fireweed, marigold, and wormwood — entirely free from artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. 375 mL bottle.

Paltrinieri "Radici" Lambrusco Rosé 2024: From the Emilia-Romagna hills of Italy, this rosé Pet-Nat (bottle-fermented and naturally spirited by its fine bubbles) opens with soft aromas of wild strawberry, grapefruit peel and wild rose. On the palate, it’s bone-dry and vivid, with pomegranate, cranberry and a saline edge that lifts every bite. Effervescent yet refined, it’s a wonderfully lively red-sparkler that pairs beautifully with this spread.

Rancho Vinedo "Doña Martina" Chardonnay 2019: From an estate planted in 1973 in the Santa Maria Valley, this old-vine Chardonnay offers heritage and terroir in every glass. Subtle aromas of sea salt, lime, and pear lead into a crisp, mineral-driven palate with Meyer-lemon and almond notes. Elegant and food-friendly.

Ashes & Diamonds Bordeaux Blend Rouge No.6 MV: A modern Napa tribute to Bordeaux elegance, this supple blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot offers vibrant layers of black cherry, cassis, and subtle cedar. Silky and balanced, it’s an inviting, food-friendly red—approachable for most palates and a beautiful pairing for the flavors of this Thanksgiving feast.

The Rochers Thanksgiving can be ordered directly via our Tock here. Guests may also find it through the regular Tock dashboard under “Pickup.” Select “The Rochers Thanksgiving”, choose preferred pickup time, and customize any order with desired add-ons. All orders must be placed in advance and are available for pickup Wednesday, November 26, at a chosen time (12-5PM). Note that the ordering deadline is end of day, Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Over the past several months, the couple has lovingly restored and renovated the historic property, breathing new life into both the restaurant and its iconic gardens. More than 250 new plants have been added, honoring the lush legacy that has made the Ranch House beloved for decades.

Post holiday dining at The Rochers at The Ranch House are offered from 5:00 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays. The wild child sister, T.I.N.P., is available at the takeout window or by pre-order Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 11:30 a.m. until sold out

The Rochers Thanksgiving is available for pickup on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, ONLY, at a chosen time (12-5PM). Deadline to order is end of day, Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

The Rochers at The Ranch House will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen for dinner on Friday, November 28, 2025.