DINE ON THE LAND
2026 CHEF SERIES
DINE ON THE LAND
Named One of the Top 5 Farm Dining Destinations in the Midwest
Locavore Farm’s
Signature Experience
Saturdays (June – October)
Starts just after 5 PM
Your Ticket Includes
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A multi-course chef-crafted tasting menu inspired by the season and centered on the farm’s finest ingredients
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For select dinners priced at $200 and above, the evening includes cocktails, wine, and beer; for those priced under, drink prices range from $7-$18
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Gratuity included
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Open-air culinary artistry and live storytelling from the chefs
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A guided farm tour
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Live music throughout the evening
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Bonfire and s’mores, weather permitting
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An experience that typically unfolds over 4 to 4.5 hours, thoughtfully timed to carry guests from sunlight into sunset
Advance Purchase Required*
Season 11 (2026)
Season 11 brings Locavore Farm’s most accomplished chef roster yet—Michelin-starred talent, James Beard recognition, Food Network champions, Jean Banchet-honored chefs, and culinary résumés spanning some of Chicago’s and the world’s most acclaimed kitchens.
It marks the next chapter of Dine on the Land, where chef collaboration begins in the soil, menus are shaped by the season, and every dinner reflects a true partnership between land, farmer, and culinary vision. As each dinner is individually created in collaboration with its featured chef, ticket prices vary by date and experience, as well as bar inclusion.
Set on 35 acres just beyond Chicago, Locavore is not a venue, but a regenerative farm—revived through thoughtful agriculture, beauty, and hospitality into one of the Midwest’s most distinctive farm-to-table destinations. What sets it apart is not only the setting, but the substance: the beauty of the land, the authenticity of its story, and an intentional hospitality that creates belonging and leaves guests feeling restored.
Each Dine on the Land evening is a four-hour open-air immersion in flavor, fire, music, and connection—an experience designed to bring people closer to the harvest, the table, and one another.
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SEPTEMBER 19 - CHEF SAHIL SETHI
Join Jean Banchet Award nominee Chef Sahil Sethi and Chef Sathish, whose résumés includes Noma, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, ROOH, Sifr, and Indienne Chicago .
Chef Sethi, a Jean Banchet Award nominee, brings experience from Noma, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, ROOH, Bar Goa, Punjab Grill/Rania, Sifr, and Indienne. Returning after serving as the featured chefs for Le Creuset’s 100th Anniversary Secret Supper at Locavore, they will be joined by their talented Sifr team for a menu inspired by Sifr’s modern Middle Eastern point of view. The result promises to be transportive, layered, and unforgettable.
OCTOBER 17 - CHEF JENN BEACH
& CHEF COURTNEY FRALEY
Chicago-based MasterChef Season 15 competitor Courtney Fraley of Faraway Kitchen joins Arizona chef Jenn Beach, founder of What’s Cookin Beach, for a plant-driven Dine on the Land shaped by bold flavor, thoughtful hospitality, and a fresh culinary point of view.
Fraley has built a following for her travel-inspired vegan cooking and her mission to bring plant-based cuisine more fully into the mainstream, while Beach is known for polished, highly personal dining experiences that feel both elevated and deeply welcoming.
Together, they will present a vegan menu that reimagines comfort-food classics with creativity and heart. Set on Locavore’s regenerative farm, where the harvest shapes the table in real time, their collaboration promises a dinner that is vibrant, satisfying, and beautifully attuned to the season. The result will be a field-to-table evening that feels fresh, expressive, and genuinely memorable.
DECEMBER 12 - CHEF JEFF STONE
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM
Globally inspired and Chicago-based, Chef Jeff Stone——who previously served as Executive Chef of Limelight Catering and former touring chef for Imagine Dragons, Shinedown, and Pentatonix—joins Locavore Farm for our tenth-anniversary Christmas on the Farm, bringing his wide-ranging culinary experience, imaginative style, and talent for creating extraordinary celebrations.
A Grand Finale Ten Years in the MakingChristmas on the Farm returns for its tenth year—and for the grand finale of our Chef Series season, we are creating our most festive holiday gathering yet.
The barn will be transformed into a glowing Christmas celebration filled with live music, spirited conversation, fireside moments, holiday shopping, and extraordinary food. Inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas, the evening will unfold through twelve chef-created tastings—each offering a delicious and imaginative expression of the season.
Rather than a traditional seated dinner, guests will be invited to mingle, explore, and savor the evening at their own pace. Our hosted bar will feature spirited and spirit-free holiday selections, while the farm’s carefully curated holiday market offers beautiful opportunities for last-minute gifting.
Elegant without being formal and festive without feeling hurried, Christmas on the Farm is an invitation to gather your favorite people, raise a glass, and experience the wonder of the season—Locavore style.
OCTOBER 3 - CHEF BETH HACKETT
Italian culinary study in a restored castle outside Torino. Stage at Bvlgari Resort Milano. Chicago scratch-kitchen training under a protégé of Charlie Trotter. Founder and Executive Chef of Lemon&Basil.
Italian culinary training in a restored castle outside Torino. Stage experience at Bvlgari Resort Milano. Chicago scratch-kitchen roots and founder of Lemon&Basil. Chef Beth Hackett brings a refined yet deeply personal style to Locavore Farm for a Dine on the Land evening inspired by European dinner culture, seasonal ingredients, and intentional hospitality. Known for her beautifully paced dinners, graceful presentation, and intuitive way of creating experiences that feel both elevated and welcoming, Beth brings together global influence and genuine warmth in every course. At Locavore, her menu will unfold in direct relationship with the farm—fresh, thoughtful, and designed to make guests feel cared for in the truest sense. Expect a dinner of beautiful flavors, relaxed elegance, and the kind of hospitality that lingers long after the evening ends. SOLD OUT!
NOVEMBER 21 - FRIENDSGIVING
CHEF WHITNEY JACOBS (AZ)
Illinois-raised and Arizona-honed, Chef Whitney Jacobs—former head chef of Cloth & Flame and founder of WLS Culinary Experiences—returns to Locavore Farm for our tenth-anniversary Friendsgiving, bringing her fine-dining background, farm-to-table roots, and warm, thoughtful approach to hospitality.
Join us for the tenth anniversary of Friendsgiving on the Farm—an abundant, joy-filled evening celebrating friendship, gratitude, and the gift of gathering.
Chef Whitney Jacobs returns to create a beautiful holiday feast inspired by the farm and the familiar flavors of Thanksgiving. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully composed meal, spirited and spirit-free drinks from our hosted bar, live music, and the lighting of the farm’s Christmas tree.
Come with old friends, bring someone new, or arrive ready to become part of the larger Locavore table. Every guest will also receive a special keepsake created for this anniversary gathering.
Children are warmly welcomed. Please contact us for children’s pricing.
2027 CHEF SERIES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Be First at the Table in 2027
New chefs. More dates. Incredible live musicians. An all-inclusive bar. And a brand-new activity woven into every experience.
The 2027 Locavore Farm Chef Series will be our most exciting season yet. Join the list to meet our chefs, discover what’s new, and receive first access to reservations when they open on November 6.
Join the 2027 First-to-the-Table List
RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN AGRITOURISM SINCE 2015
Locavore Farm has become a trailblazer in agritourism, earning widespread recognition for its immersive farm-to-table experiences.
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Named by Chicago Tribune is one of the Top 5 Farm Dinner Experiences in the Midwest.
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Honored by the Illinois Office of Tourism as part of its prestigious Illinois Made program.
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Featured by ABC7 Chicago, WGN Midday News, ABC News, and Localish for its unique communal dining experience.
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National Geographic’s travel podcast spotlighted Locavore Farm in 2023, reaching 56 million listeners across 28 states.
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Recognized by Mastercard’s Priceless campaign as a global farm-to-table destination.
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Featured in Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living Magazine, and Farmhouse Magazine as a must-visit culinary destination.
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Featured in Comfort in the Wild by Frommer's Travel Guide 2025