Plate and Pitchfork

About Plate and Pitchfork

Please note that these are pop-up dinners on farms mostly in the Willamette Valley area. See the website for the most current schedule. Plate and Pitchfork has been getting to the root of good taste since 2003. It started with a simple idea -- a meal that celebrated the amazing food grown in our own backyard. It has evolved into a summer celebration, a gathering that reinforces the connection between the farm and the food on your plate. Behind this simple idea is a powerful message. We're committed to increasing your awareness of the multiple benefits of eating local foods- social, environmental, health, economic, gastronomic. We want you to know your options when you're purchasing food. And we want you to remember what it feels like to have the juice from a freshly picked peach trickle down your chin. Our host farms range from 10 to 110 acres and their business models and produce are varied, but they all have one thing in common and that's a commitment to using sustainable farming and business practices. Each summer we turn farms into dining rooms, setting the stage for an evening of food, wine, conversation and education. Upon arriving at your destination you'll have a glass of wine & an appetizer before setting out for a tour of the farm led by your host. Your tour will end in in an al fresco dining room where teams of remarkable chefs will present you with a four - five course meal, each course is paired with wine or beer. Throughout the meal you'll hear from the people who have grown, caught, raised and crafted the items on the table. Unfortunately our dinners are not suitable for children, and we are unable to accommodate individuals with dietary constraints.