Join us for an incredible Valentine’s Day at the Apple Seeds Kitchen Table Dinner on Friday, February 14th! Gather around our table and build connections through good company and good food at this curated, farm-to-table dining experience crafted by Chef Patrick Lane. With over 25 years of culinary expertise and a passion for connecting communities through food, Chef Lane's menu is inspired by his global travels and rooted in sustainable, nutrient-rich ingredients. A specially crafted Valentine’s cocktail will be provided by Memo’s Mixes, a local business known for turning a family passion for homemade drinks into sip-worthy experiences. You might even find Memo's flavor in other parts of the menu! Celebrate love, food, and meaningful connections designed to nourish both body and soul.

Featured Chef -  Patrick Lane was born and raised in the Ozarks, where he started his culinary career over 25 years ago. He has worked in a wide variety of hospitality businesses across the country, from fine dining restaurants to grocery markets, as well as in recipe development and testing. Patrick has also built a diverse portfolio of experience in consulting, private dinners, and cooking classes, offering personalized culinary services and guidance to clients.

Patrick is an avid traveler, exploring food and cooking techniques globally in places like Italy, Mexico, Japan, Morocco, England, and Costa Rica. He has a deep appreciation for food, cooking techniques, and understanding the places and communities where food originates.

 A graduate of the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food (CAFF), Patrick gained extensive hands-on experience in sustainable farming practices and food systems. This experience informs his culinary philosophy and work, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-rich produce, ecological balance, and fostering connections between food producers and consumers.

Patrick continues to find new ways to connect with his community through food, combining his farming knowledge with his culinary expertise.

About the Kitchen Table Dinner Series -  Born out of a desire to build a community around great food, Apple Seeds' Kitchen Table Dinner series is designed to recreate the feeling of gathering around a dear friend's table. These dinners aim to bridge the gap often felt between the chef and diners in a typical dining environment, thereby creating a deeper connection to the food on the plate. Through intentional procurement of local, seasonal ingredients, the transparent preparation of the meal, and storytelling by the chef, each plate is transformed from food into an unforgettable dining experience.

Event Details:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2025

6:00 PM

Your chef will create a fresh, three course meal with elements from the garden. Cocktails created by Memo's Mixes will be included. Enjoy the food, farm, and company.

The dinner takes place at the Apple Seeds' Teaching Farm in Fayetteville, AR.

Seating for this event will be located indoors in our Teaching Kitchen. These dinners are rain or shine.  All Kitchen Table Dinner series events are fundraisers with limited seating; we cannot offer refunds for tickets purchased. 

Your participation in Apple Seeds' events supports our mission to inspire healthy living through garden-based education for students around Northwest Arkansas and beyond!