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Managing Chef, Shawn McCoy, of The Swag Country Inn Shawn began his appetite for working in the kitchen two years before he came to work as a line and prep cook (at the age of 14) at The Swag. Shawn was trained by The Swag's chef, Matthew Fray, who had graduated from the same culinary school to which Shawn went from The Swag – Walter’s State, in Sevierville, Tennessee. He won a scholarship by cooking a dinner for the President and Culinary Board of the Community College. While studying at Walter’s State, he was employed as Personal Chef for Earl and Margit Worsham of Sevierville. In this capacity, he was able to travel with them to Scandinavia, while they were on holiday. He catered all of their entertaining – all three meals for anywhere from 6 – 40 guests. After graduation from culinary school he returned to his hometown in Waynesville. Shortly after his homecoming, history repeated itself and he once again returned to The Swag, as Managing Chef.

Meals at The Swag are both social and delectable experiences. It is not unusual for lasting friendships to be forged while guests feast on our gourmet cuisine!

Breakfast specialties include our cider-simmered oatmeal, omelets made to order, fragrant breads, fresh juices and an ever-changing variety of pancakes, waffles, and pastries.

All luncheons are either in a brown bag (if you are leaving The Swag), insulated thermal backpack for hiking, or a wooden picnic hamper if you want to eat your picnic closer to the inn. We provide maps with hiking destinations clearly marked.

At dinner, the mood is elegant, yet informal and relaxed. Our delicious cuisine is served with flair in the candlelit dining room. Vegetarian and special diet meals are available upon request.

We also have several special meals each week:

Sunday mornings, our guests enjoy a sumptuous brunch. In addition to the usual fare, each week our chefs whip up something special -- the food is fresh and seasonal.

Wednesday lunch is truly something special -- you are treated to a gourmet meal served picnic-style atop Gooseberry Knob.  Enjoy our best culinary creations while gazing at panoramic mountain views.  Love the idea, but not up for a hike?  We also provide shuttle transportation between the main lodge and the picnic area.

On Thursdays, guests are treated to our fabulous BBQ Dinner, including savory meats, fish, assorted salads, fragrant breads, sumptuous desserts, and your beverage of choice. This bountiful buffet is served on our porch, with magnificent mountain views as a backdrop.

And, if you're really lucky, you'll be able to join us during berry season -- you haven't lived until you've tasted our cobbler made from freshly-picked mountain blueberries!

Just read what this guest had to say:
"I must admit we were a bit apprehensive and wondered what an outdoor lunch on a mountain swag would possibly be. Well, our apprehensions and wonderings melted when we saw God's wondrous handiwork of nature there and tasted the delectable homemade picnic lunch specialties. It was all truly a 'living recipe of total delight'!! We were somewhat overwhelmed with the entire experience - the gorgeous view, wonderful food and supreme hospitality of the staff." D. Parham, Wilmington, NC, Oct. 2007

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