This weekend event combines our very successful and award-winning event “CK Table” farm-to-table dinner, with an expanded roster of activities throughout the weekend.
This weekend event combines our very successful and award-winning event “CK Table” farm-to-table dinner, with an expanded roster of activities throughout the weekend. Saturday, September 12th will see farm tours and visits throughout Chatham-Kent, with tastings and opportunities to meet and learn more about our local farmers. Sunday, September 13th will be our signature, original event, CK Table, a multi-course feast showcasing Chatham-Kent farmers and their products, along with Students and Instructors from the Artisanal Culinary program at Fanshawe College in London. This highly anticipated and exclusive event is an excellent opportunity to connect with local farmers, consumers and aspiring future chefs from across our region that appreciate local food and incorporate it as a regular part of their daily life.
Unique Farm Tours an On Farm Learning
Sept 12 @ 10 am OR 1 pm (45 minute duration)
Get out on a farm and talk to a farmer, learn about why they produce and why it is different. Limited space is available on each tour, so book your spot early! You might even get to sample something.
Choices include:
- Pasture Based Beef Tour & Beef Comparison Tasting
- 10:00 AM: 1:00 PM:
- Blueberry Patch Walk with Bruce Parks
- 10:00 AM: 1:00 PM:
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- Heirloom Wheat Bread Tasting
- 10:00 AM: 1:00 PM:
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- Okra Tasting and Learning
- 10:00 AM: 1:00 PM:
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Sept 12th @ Bayside Brew Pub, 970 Ross Lane, Erieau
Come out to Erieau and experience Chatham Kent’s only craft Brewery. Dine at our Pub and sample some of our locally made beer. Limited seating so get there early. Book directly with the restaurant Phone: (519) 676-1888
*Brewery tours happening at 5pm and 6pm with limited space. Call the Brewery to book your spot.
In Conversation: Heritage Grain Tasting & Panel Discussion on Local Grains
Sept 12th , 7 to 9 pm, The Kent 1874 124 William St South, Chatham, ON
Join us for a unique evening tasting and learning more about what most of us consider one of the most everyday ingredients in the cupboard. We’ll be comparison tasting modern wheat to heirloom varieties in various artisan products to see if you can taste the difference. You’ll also meet the people who grow and produce these products from seed to table. The delicious grain tasting will of course be accompanied by locally-produced cheese and craft beer. During the tasting, enjoy a panel discussion with farmers who grow these grains and learn more about around the challenges they face bringing heirloom grains back into the food system. CK Table, with support from the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, is proud to support farmers from across Ontario to grow delicious, healthy, heritage grains and re-cultivate interest in this forgotten part of the local food movement.
St Peter’s Catholic Church, 5425 Tecumseh Line
Sept 13th @ 10am Open Air Farmer’s Market
Open air Farmer’s market of local artisan’s using products grown right here in Chatham Kent. Come support your local vendors and learn more of the amazing businesses that make up this wonderful place we call CK!
CK Table Signature Event – September 13th
This weekend event combines our very successful and award-winning event “CK Table” farm-to-table dinner, with an expanded roster of activities throughout the weekend.
Sept 13th @ 1pm St Peter’s Catholic Church Tecumseh Line, Chatham Kent
This weekend event combines our very successful and award-winning event “CK Table” farm-to-table dinner, with an expanded roster of activities throughout the weekend. Saturday, September 12th will see farm tours and visits throughout Chatham-Kent, with tastings and opportunities to meet and learn more about our local farmers. Sunday, September 13th will be our signature, original event, CK Table, a multi-course feast showcasing Chatham-Kent farmers and their products, along with students and chefs from Fanshawe College. This year we are excited to be partnering with the Artisanal Culinary Arts Graduate program. CK Table will be featuring ten unique items on our tasting menu, all of which will be prepared by the culinary students (and their chef instructors) from this one-of-kind program in Ontario! This highly anticipated and exclusive event is an excellent opportunity to connect with local farmers, high income consumers and these wonderful up and coming chefs from across our region who appreciate local food and incorporate it as a regular part of their daily life.
Flights & Flasks: CK Craft Beer & Cider Festival
This exciting event will showcase craft breweries and cideries from across southern Ontario in a festival format, as well as host the first-ever Farmer Brew & Cidermaster Summit. Craft beer and cider festivals are growing in popularity and we’re thrilled to bring this major craft brewing & cider festival to Chatham-Kent.
The Kent 1874, 124 William Street South, Chatham ON – 7 pm – 12:00 am
There will also be several local chefs serving locally-sourced food pairings to accompany all the tasty craft brews and ciders! Full line-up to be announced soon.
Since both CK Table and The Kent 1874 are dedicated to helping connect consumers, producers and farmers, as part of this special event we will be hosting a Farmer-Producer Summit that will provide an opportunity for Ontario craft brewers and cideries to meet local farmers and discuss their needs regarding their ingredients like fruits, grains and the brewing process. Local farmers will have the opportunity to learn more about the opportunities to work with Ontario brewers & cideries by supplying their fruits, vegetables, grains and hops. This event will be a separate listing on Eventbrite.
Ticket price includes 10 tokens that can be used for beverage and food samples, and a commemorative sample glass. Additional tokens will be available for purchase.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Kent 1874 on November 21st! And thank you for supporting local!