The Inn Crowd

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  • 2013
  • 3 Seasons

The Inn Crowd is a television series produced in 2012 by Content Media Corporation. The show revolves around an incredibly intriguing and unique concept: the lives of five couples who, after quitting their mundane city jobs, decide to take on something outside of their comfort zone: running a picturesque country inn. The show captures their journey from the beginning, diving into their personal lives in the city and walking the viewer through their big move and business venture.

The main storyline follows the struggles of the owners as they try to turn a rundown inn into an idyllic getaway destination. The couples are shown renovating the property, hiring staff, cooking meals, and catering to the needs of their guests. They are depicted adjusting to life in the countryside, forming bonds with the locals, and learning how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

One of the things The Inn Crowd does exceptionally well is showcasing the owners' personalities. From the very beginning, the viewer is given insights into what motivates each couple's decision to give up their city lives and move to the countryside. Along the way, the show captures how they handle setbacks like financial struggles, unexpected maintenance issues, and dealing with difficult customers.

Despite the ups and downs, the show makes sure to highlight the fun, romantic, and serene aspects of owning an inn. The couples are often shown in the kitchen cooking up delicious meals using fresh, local produce, and interacting with their guests in a warm and welcoming manner. The beautiful views of the countryside are sure to leave viewers feeling soothed and relaxed.

The Inn Crowd is not just a reality TV show about running an inn, but also a portrayal of rural life. The show offers a refreshing perspective on life away from the bustling city. The couples interact with the locals and take part in various local events that showcase the community and its values.

Another twist that makes The Inn Crowd interesting is that it is not just a show about the owners; guests at the inn and the staff also have a role. The staff members are shown undertaking different tasks, making progress together, and making the journey of owning the inn a more fun and fulfilling process. The guests, on the other hand, provide a change of pace, and offer new stories and faces to the show. They come from various parts of the world and have a range of personalities, which the owners and staff must adjust to in order to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.

The Inn Crowd is not only entertaining but also educational. The show offers the viewer insight into the daily workings of an inn, from the various departments like housekeeping, front desk, and kitchen to the finer details like preparing payment and managing customer relations. The show provides budding inn owners, who may be watching, with ideas and practical knowledge that can help them in their own ventures.

In conclusion, The Inn Crowd is an excellent representation of reality television. Unlike other shows that might tend towards over-the-top drama or manufactured conflict, the documentary-style approach of The Inn Crowd is relatable and charming. It offers a sense of warmth and comfort, and leaves the viewer with a breezy, satisfied sense after finishing an episode. If there is any show that successfully captures the beauty of rural life, it’s this one.

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Seasons
Vandenberg
14. Vandenberg
January 1, 2014
Chef Kazali goes on a VIP tour with Colonel Keith Balts, Commander of Vandenberg Air Force Base, the West Coast center for space launches. Chef Kazali prepares a great meal of chicken satay, beef roulade and grilled pineapple with rum sauce.
McConnell's
13. McConnell's
December 26, 2013
Chef Kazali visits McConnell's Fine Ice Cream to select some ice cream for a kids bbq party. He has some special helpers in the kitchen to prepare burgers with home made buns, potato chips and milk shakes with McConnell's ice creams.
Botanic Garden
12. Botanic Garden
December 19, 2013
Chef Budi Kazali to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Chef Kazali is assisted by Alicia Funk author of Living Wild with suggestions on how to use natural ingredients from the garden like acorns and elderberries.
SBCC Challenge
11. SBCC Challenge
December 12, 2013
Today the Inn Crowd is at the highly acclaimed Santa Barbara City College School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management. Three students have been selected to compete against each other, and the clock, to impress our professional panel of judges.
Painted Cabernet
10. Painted Cabernet
December 5, 2013
Today on The Inn Crowd, we are visiting a unique Santa Barbara business, Painted Cabernet, where you can learn to paint and enjoy some fine wines at the same time.
Crossroads
9. Crossroads
November 28, 2013
Today The Inn Crowd has come to the beautiful Crossroads Estate which is a part of the world-famous Firestone Estate. They will prepare a delicious luncheon with an incredible fig and ginger bread pudding for dessert.
Zoo
8. Zoo
November 21, 2013
Chef Kazali is welcomed by some of the Zoo's biggest supporters, and shares some cooking tips with a first grade class from Laguna Blanca School. They help him prepare macaroni and cheese, pulled pork sandwiches and chocolate mousse.
Winemaker
7. Winemaker
November 14, 2013
Join us for a winemaker dinner featuring Firestone Wines. Winemaker Paul Warson from the renowned Firestone Winery teams with Chef Kazali at the Ballard Inn to plan and host a five course dinner with appropriate Firestone wines to go with each course.
Channel Cat
6. Channel Cat
November 7, 2013
Chef Kazali is joined by Arthur Von Wiesenberger, the co-publisher of the Santa Barbara News Press. Chef Kazali will demonstrate how to shuck oysters and then create his own version of lobster rolls.
Foley Family
5. Foley Family
October 31, 2013
Chef Kazali will be in the kitchen with Rock Creek Executive Chef Tim Foley. They will prepare a delicious meal for the Foley family including bison with achiote marinade and a semi-freddo using local huckleberries.
ATV
4. ATV
October 24, 2013
The Inn Crowd is at the picturesque and historic Nojoqui Falls Ranch. Chef Kazali is with Toby and Raiza Giorgi, fourth generation operators of a beef cattle and farming operation that started in 1896.
SB Fish Market
3. SB Fish Market
October 17, 2013
Chef Kazali joins Brian Colgate, owner of the SB Fish Market on a fishing trip with a culinary purpose. Today's menu includes crispy lingcod with miso corn sauce.
Magic Castle
2. Magic Castle
October 10, 2013
Prepare for a magical episode. Today the show is on location in Hollywood at the Academy of Magical Arts. Today's amazing menu includes red and yellow pepper soups with chive crème fraiche and shrimp cocktail with wasabi cocktail sauce.
Rock Creek Cattle Company
1. Rock Creek Cattle Company
October 3, 2013
After a round of golf, Bill and Chef Kazali head to the kitchen for a delicious lunch of open-faced tri-tip sandwiches and smoked trout Nicoise salad.
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  • Premiere Date
    July 6, 2013