Southampton Inn Launches Summer Season With Annual Memorial Day Barbeque

Southampton Inn Executive Chef James Carpenter greets guests Dede Gotthelf and Greg D’Elia at the Inn’s annual barbecue. (Photo: Rob Rich)

The Southampton Inn helped usher in the Hamptons summer season at its “Annual Memorial Day BBQ” in Southampton. It was a chance for the Inn to show off the newly renovated Claude’s Restaurant, headed by executive chef, James Carpenter, to a socialites, celebs and hotel guests.

Boldface Names: Southampton Inn BBQ
James Carpenter Jane Rothchild Bill Biggs Alan and Arlene Lazar Craig and Austin Rivera Patty Watt Betsy Cox Jean Shafiroff Missy Hargraves Greg D’Elia Emily DeMarchelier	Candice CMC Eric DeMarchelier Catherine DeMarchelier Ron Burkhardt Jim Ceravolo Hailey McCrane Miriam Whitney Terry Moan Dede Gotthelf Cecilia Dupire and Ann Eriksson Katherine and Gary Andreassen Shane Moan

Partygoers had a chance to cross paths with Armie Hammer of 2017 hit movie “Call Me by Your Name” and Abigail Spencer of TV’s “Mad Men” and “Suits,” were at the Inn for a separate private event.

Click Here to See 16 Photos From the Barbecue

Rainy weather barely discourage attendees from touring the Southampton Inn pool patio surrounded by five acres of manicured lawns and private gardens.

Executive Chef Carpenter served up a buffet of ribs with peach agave barbecue sauce, and Jamaican Chicken Sandwiches, complemented by Pineapple Mango salsa, classic burgers, fresh salads, tasty brownies and watermelon.

Claude’s Restaurant is now open for dinner daily from 5 PM to 9 PM. Summer hours for breakfast are from 7 AM to 11 AM, and lunch from 12 PM to 4 PM.

From Claude’s new state-of-the-art performance stage, pianist and guitarist Philip Gotthelf performed American classics to diner’s delight.

Check out the photos from the event.