Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact you?
If you need to contact us regarding Dinners at the Farm, please e-mail us or call the River Tavern at 860-526-8078. For media inquiries, please click here.

How can I stay connected to news & upcoming events?
Stay connected to Dinners at the Farm, River Tavern and Feast Market by joining our mailing list.

What should I wear and what should I bring?
Dinner is literally at the Farm. Therefore, the terrain will be uneven, dusty, and possibly muddy so please wear practical shoes. Dress is typically casual, but most importantly we urge you to dress comfortably. Dinners will be held rain or shine, so please wear or bring appropriate layers. Sunscreen, parasols, sweaters/wraps and sunglasses are all appropriate accessories. Also, given the season, time of day and our various locations, it can’t hurt to pack some bug spray as well – just in case.

What happens at the dinners – what time do they begin and how long do they last into the night?
The evenings begin with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvre at around 6:30 p.m. There will be a farm tour at 6:45 p.m., guests are then seated under a tent at two long tables and dine by candlelight. A typical dinner consists of approximately seven courses (some family style) and usually last two and half to three hours. In addition, the dinners provide a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with local farmers whose food you will be enjoying.

What is the price for the dinners and what is included in that price?
The price of the dinner is $150 per person, which includes passed hors d’oeuvre a multiple course meal, wine and service. Also, please know that Dinners at the Farm is donating $3,000 to each evening's non-profit beneficiary.

What’s for dinner?
All of the food for the dinners comes from local producers, much of it from the dinner site itself. Each dinner is cooked from scratch and showcases that day’s best produce. Because the ingredients are sourced daily from local farmers, ranchers and fisherman, our menu will be different each evening and we are not able to provide one in advance. However, we can assure you that you will have an incredible dining experience with the most local, fresh and flavorful foods available!!

What should I do about special dietary needs?
Our confirmation email will offer a chance to let you notify us of any special dietary requests. We will do our best to accommodate you.

How do I buy tickets?
Please visit the schedule & reservations area of our site to buy tickets through PayPal. You will receive a confirmation email which serves as your tickets.

Can I specify the people I sit next to?
Yes. Our confirmation email will offer a chance to let you notify us of any special seating requests.

What if I am a vegetarian or vegan?
Some courses are served family style, but we are happy to accommodate vegetarians or special dietary requirements when we can. Our confirmation email will offer a chance to let you notify us of any special requests. We will do our best to accommodate you.

How many people attend each dinner?
We have enough seats for 100 people at each dinner.

Can you accommodate children at the events?
Due to the length of the dinners we do not consider them suitable for young children.

How do I get there?
Please visit the schedule/ticket area of our site for direct links to the farm dinner sites.

What if I need to cancel my reservation?
Due to the nature of our events, we are not able to give refunds for cancellations; however reservations are transferable to another party for the same dinner. Tickets will only be honored for the dinner for which they were issued. If you cannot attend the dinner and wish to transfer your reservation to another guest/party, please contact us with the revised information prior to the event.

Can I purchase Dinners at the Farm gift certificates?
Yes, you can purchase tickets to give as a gift. Please notify us of the recipient’s name when you receive our confirmation email.

Can I schedule a private dinner with Dinners at the Farm?
Please e-mail us with private event inquiries.

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