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Farm to Table -Sage Hill Ranch Gardens
August 17 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$185
Join us for our third annual farm-to-table series. An enchanting evening celebrating the best of local cuisine and sustainable farming.
Nestled in the heart of Escondido, Sage Hill Ranch Gardens invites you to join a select gathering of 55-60 guests for this exclusive event.
The experience begins at 4:30 PM with a cocktail hour where you can enjoy a selection of artisan bread boards and chef’s choice delicacies. As the evening unfolds, Host and Farmer Spencer will lead you on a 45-minute tour of our regenerative farm, offering insights into the sustainable practices that are at the core of our ethos.
Following the tour, settle in for a culinary adventure under the stars with the ambiance of live music. Our 5-course dinner prepared by renown chefs, featuring the freshest ingredients from our farm, will tantalize your taste buds and conclude with a sumptuous dessert, wrapping up the experience around 9 PM.
Set in our all-outdoor venue, we encourage guests to dress for comfort and wear suitable footwear for a walk through natural surroundings.
Chef: Davin Waite
Music: The Journeybirds
Please note that this is a 21+ event, and all ticket sales are final.
10% of proceeds will be donated to the Sage Hill Ranch Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary & Learning Center. To learn more about the non profit visit https://sagehillsanctuary.org.
Chef: Davin Waite
“Chef Davin Waite, a key figure in San Diego’s sustainable food community, is known for his inventive and boundary-pushing culinary style. As a classically trained sushi chef, Waite co-owns and oversees culinary operations at several Oceanside restaurants, including Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot, Shoots Fish x Beer, and Brine Box.
His approach to cooking is deeply rooted in sustainability and innovation. Waite is passionate about minimizing food waste and celebrating local proteins and produce. His expertise includes creating marketable dishes from bycatch and less utilized cuts, and he is particularly skilled at using the whole fish in creative ways. His efforts in sustainable cooking have earned him recognition, including the 2022 Sustainability Advocate Award by the California Travel Association.
Waite’s culinary journey began under the instruction of Chef Hiro, a master of sushi and French and Italian cuisine. His career has been marked by a commitment to total utilization and zero-waste cooking, as well as educating others on these practices, ranging from elementary students to city officials. His restaurants reflect his mission and values, offering a blend of seafood-forward and plant-based cuisines that prioritize sustainability and innovation”
Agenda:
4:30 PM: Cocktail hour begins with artisan bread boards and chef’s choice appetizers.
5:15 PM: 45-minute guided farm tour led by our host and farmer Spencer.
6:00 PM: Seating for a 5-course gourmet dinner, including a delightful dessert.
9:00 PM: Event concludes.
Note: All-outdoor venue, dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear.
Age Limit: 21+ event.
