​VIP EXPERIENCE 
* available only to participants having purchased a VIP Experience ticket​
​Step into our exclusive VIP lounge for a unique culinary and artistic experience
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 - Get access to the dedicated VIP lounge
- Enjoy your private Chandon sparkling bar
- Savor elegant bite-size creations prepared live by Chef David Serus
- Discover Lauriane Rognie, a talented live event artist, as she blends calligraphy and artistic details
​to offer guests a bespoke memento made just for them. 
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Fine bites, sparkling bar, and live artistry: an unforgettable VIP experience to experience La Soirée in style.

Your hosts for the evening
David Serus - Executive Chef
For more than 25 years, Chef David Serus has worked with renowned luxury hotels and Michelin star restaurants across the United States and Europe. Since 2019, he has served as
the Executive Chef of Montage Laguna Beach, overseeing the flagship resort’s culinary efforts of Studio Mediterranean, The Loft, Mosaic Bar and Grille, Lobby Lounge, Bouchée (opening late fall 2025), in-room dining, banquets, weddings and special events. Born and raised in Le Mans, France, Serus was inspired to become a chef after spending time in his grandmother’s kitchen and working at his uncle’s bakery during school vacations. It was his
upbringing in France, consuming the best local produce and products that informed his culinary philosophy today. “At a very young age, I was exposed to locally sourced ingredients
in my parent’s backyard garden, watching how my family used them to create simple but unforgettable dishes. At Montage Laguna Beach and throughout my career, my approach to food is simple and clean with well executed technique. Respecting the ingredients without modifying their original flavor is key,” says Serus. With access to California’s bounty of seasonal produce and fresh seafood in the Pacific waters directly in front of Montage Laguna Beach, guests can expect light and ingredient-driven dishes that celebrate Southern California’s locale. 
Lauriane Rognie -  Live Event Artist
Lauriane is a Los Angeles–based live event artist, specializing in on-site calligraphy, bottle painting, and guest personalization for weddings, brand activations, and corporate events.
From perfume bottle painting to elegant hand-lettering and custom keychains, she creates interactive art experiences that guests remember — and brands love to share. She has collaborated with YSL, Jo Malone, Prada, The Grove, Nordstrom, and Hermès, bringing artistry and elegance to events across Los Angeles and beyond. If you’re searching for a calligrapher, bottle painter, or live event artist in Los Angeles, Lauriane would love to connect to make your next event unforgettable.
Please note that there is a limited capacity for the VIP experience. Get your ticket fast!