Tastings

Since 2007, the Farm to Fork Picnic has helped to drive the incredible growth of our local food movement in the Triangle. The area’s best farmers and chefs are paired together to create delectable bite-size dishes that inspire and amaze. The event also features local food artisans and beverage producers, with live music, fun activities for children, and surprises for the whole family. Bon Appétit Magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast”!

2024 Farmer/Chef Pairings

#RestaurantFarmer/FarmDishGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganOther allergens
1401 MainCCCC Student FarmSage Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Strawberry-Basil Vinaigrette Tree nut
2A Place at the TableRaleigh City FarmGoat Cheese Creamed Kale, Fig Preserve & Speck Crostini / Goat Cheese Creamed Kale, Fig Preserve & Crisp Kale CrostiniGluten, Dairy
3Circle City Supper ClubCelebrity DairyStracciatella Goat Milk Gelato, Pistachio Shortbread, Mint Skyr CremaGluten, Dairy
4Corner Yaki Firsthand FoodsShort-Rib Dumpling Gluten, Sesame, Soy
5Counting HouseWoodland FarmPorchetta SandwichGluten
6Everything Bagels Firsthand FoodsPork Belly BLTGluten, Dairy, Soy
7Farm to ECEFootprints in the GardenShamrock Smoothie
8Farmhouse CafeBlue Sky FarmsCurried Malanga Coco “Vichyssoise” with Green Apple Pico and Pistachio OilTree nut
9Gocciolina Restaurant Carolina PasturesDawnbreaker Farm Turkey and Duck Meat Ball with 24 Month Hombre Farm Parmigiano Reggiano and Sauce Gluten, Dairy
10Longleaf SwineDouble Nut Farms Garlic Link Bratwurst with Jowl Bacon MustardGluten, Dairy, Egg
11Mothers and Sons TrattoriaMaple Spring GardensMolasses Ham Bruschetta, Sweet Onion Jam, Arugula and Mint SaladGluten
12Neal's DeliT5 FarmsSummer Squash CasseroleGluten, Dairy, Egg
13Plates Neighborhood KitchenFickle Creek FarmCucumber VichyssoiseDairy, Egg
14PoshNoshGoodness GroveUnion Special Za’atar Crostini with Charred Sugar Snap Peas, Sumac, Mint, Lemon, Burrata, Borage Flower, and Black RadishGluten, Dairy
15Rave! Catering @ NC State DiningBravo SteaksBanh Joe Mi: Bravo Farms Berkshire
Pork Banh Mi, Sloppy Joe Style with
Pickled Daikon, Carrots, and Jalapeno
on King's Hawaiian Roll. Available
Gluten Free as a Lettuce Wrap.
Gluten, Fish,
Egg, Sesame,
Soy
16Saladelia Cafe + CateringPiedmont MicrogreensRoasted Beet Salad with Microgreens & LabnehDairy
17Seeds and SaltRed's Quality AcreBeet Cavatelli with Fennel, Olives, and PecorinoGluten, Dairy
18Short Winter SoupsFarmer FoodshareStrawberry GazpachoSesame
19Snap PeaTransplanting TraditionsSpring Veggie Toast with House LabnehGluten, Dairy
20Strong Arm Baking Co.Fieldstone GardenPork Belly Bo Ssam with Kimchi Two WaysGluten, Sesame, Soy
21The Fearrington HouseAxis ProduceGrana Padano Sformato with Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil, and Aged Balsamic GeleeGluten, Dairy, Egg
22West End Kitchen & CateringChatham Oaks FarmPulled Pork Sliders with Strawberry BBQ Sauce
23White Clover CateringRed Tail GrainsVegetarian Posole

We do our best to provide accurate information, but please verify your allergy or dietary concerns with the chefs.

Thank you to our supporting farms: Beth’s Farm, Faithfull Farms, and Ran-Lew Dairy.

Artisans

Big Spoon Roasters
Boxcarr Handmade Cheese
Julz's Creations
Durham Toffee Company
Haw River Mushrooms
Howling Cow
Mrs. Ruth's Jams
The Parlour
Queen's Jollof Sauce (Ashanti Styles LLC)
The Spicy Hermit
Videri Chocolate Factory
Weaver Street Market Bread Bakery

Beverage Providers

Boro Beverage
Botanist & Barrel
Carrboro Coffee Roasters
East Bower Cider Company
Fullsteam Brewery
Honeygirl Meadery
James Creek Cider House
Steel String Brewery
Weldon Mills Distillery
Wine Authorities

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