Field to Fork

04/18/2026

Field to Fork — May 2nd at Plant Life Designs

Spring in Iowa doesn’t arrive all at once—it unfolds, quietly and beautifully. This dinner is a reflection of that moment.

Join us at the table for an evening centered around seasonality, craftsmanship, and the connection between the land and the plate. Chef Ryan Skinner ( ) has curated a five-course menu that highlights the depth and freshness of early Iowa spring, beginning with handcrafted charcuterie and moving through:

First Course – Early Spring on the Prairie

Fava Beans, Foraged Ramps & Fresh Ricotta on Herbed Focaccia

Second Course – Green Garlic Rising

Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Speck, Spring Garlic Pesto, Farmstead Cheese

Third Course – After the Rain

Wild Mushrooms, Heritage Pork Shank, Slow-Stirred Risotto, Fire-Grilled Asparagus, Tender Herbs

Fourth Course – From the Yard

Chicken Roulade with Housemade Sausage, Creamy Polenta, Deepened Pan Jus

Fifth Course – First Thaw

Semolina Olive Oil Cake, Bright Orange Sorbet

Two drink pairings will be served alongside select courses, thoughtfully chosen to complement the progression of the meal.

This night is about more than what’s on the plate—it’s about gathering, sharing, and experiencing the flavors of the season together.

We’d love to have you join us. Tickets can be found through the link in our bio.

04/16/2026

An Iowa Spring Tasting — May 2nd at Plant Life Designs

There’s a short window each year when Iowa begins to wake up—and this menu captures it in its purest form.

Join us for our Field to Fork dinner, where Chef Ryan Skinner has created a five-course experience that reflects the flavors, textures, and spirit of early spring. Rooted in local agriculture and thoughtful sourcing, this is a night designed to bring people together around the table.

The evening begins with handcrafted charcuterie before moving into:

First Course – Early Spring on the Prairie

Fava Beans, Foraged Ramps & Fresh Ricotta on Herbed Focaccia

Second Course – Green Garlic Rising

Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Speck, Spring Garlic Pesto, Farmstead Cheese

Third Course – After the Rain

Wild Mushrooms, Heritage Pork Shank, Slow-Stirred Risotto, Fire-Grilled Asparagus, Tender Herbs

Fourth Course – From the Yard

Chicken Roulade with Housemade Sausage, Creamy Polenta, Deepened Pan Jus

Fifth Course – First Thaw

Semolina Olive Oil Cake, Bright Orange Sorbet

Two thoughtfully selected drink pairings will accompany the evening, designed to complement and elevate key moments throughout the meal.

Come join us at the table for a night of incredible food, community, and a true expression of Iowa in the spring.
Tickets are available through the link in our bio.

04/10/2026

🌿 Field to Fork — A True Taste of Iowa Spring 🌿
📍 Van Meter, Iowa at Plant Life Designs
📅 May 2nd

There’s something special about spring in Iowa—the first greens, the richness of the land waking up, and the farmers who bring it all to life. We’re bringing that feeling straight to your plate.

Join us for an intimate evening that begins with a beautiful spread of locally made charcuterie as you settle in, followed by a 5-course menu curated by Chef Ryan Skinner and inspired entirely by the season. Throughout the night, enjoy two thoughtfully selected drink pairings designed to elevate the experience.

An Iowa Spring Tasting
• Early Spring on the Prairie — Fava Beans, Foraged Ramps & Fresh Ricotta on Herbed Focaccia
• Green Garlic Rising — Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Speck, Spring Garlic Pesto, Farmstead Cheese
• After the Rain — Wild Mushrooms, Heritage Pork Shank, Slow-Stirred Risotto, Fire-Grilled Asparagus, Tender Herbs
• From the Yard — Chicken Roulade with Housemade Sausage, Creamy Polenta, Deepened Pan Jus
• First Thaw — Semolina Olive Oil Cake, Bright Orange Sorbet

This isn’t just an elegant night out—it’s an experience you won’t forget. Every detail, every course, every bite tells a story of the land and the people behind it. The farms that make this dinner possible will be listed on the menu that evening, so you’ll know exactly where each ingredient came from as you enjoy it.

By joining us, you’re not just dining—you’re directly supporting small Iowa farmers and helping keep local agriculture thriving.

Seats are limited—come experience spring the way it was meant to be tasted. 🌱🍷

04/09/2026

🌱 Field to Fork: An Iowa Spring Tasting 🌱
📍 Van Meter, Iowa at Plant Life Designs
📅 May 2nd

Step into spring with an unforgettable evening rooted in Iowa soil and elevated on the plate.

Join us for a 5-course farm-to-table dinner celebrating the very best of the season—where nearly every ingredient is sourced from small, local Iowa farms. Your experience begins with a welcoming spread of locally crafted charcuterie, followed by a thoughtfully curated five-course tasting menu, paired with two drink pairings designed to complement the flavors of the night.

The Menu — “An Iowa Spring Tasting”
• Early Spring on the Prairie — Fava Beans, Foraged Ramps & Fresh Ricotta on Herbed Focaccia
• Green Garlic Rising — Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi, Speck, Spring Garlic Pesto, Farmstead Cheese
• After the Rain — Wild Mushrooms, Heritage Pork Shank, Slow-Stirred Risotto, Fire-Grilled Asparagus, Tender Herbs
• From the Yard — Chicken Roulade with Housemade Sausage, Creamy Polenta, Deepened Pan Jus
• First Thaw — Semolina Olive Oil Cake, Bright Orange Sorbet

Every ticket helps support the small farms, producers, and artisans who make this experience possible.

Come hungry, leave inspired, and taste what Iowa truly has to offer. 🌾🍽️

Ticket link available in our bio

04/02/2026

Field to Fork Iowa is more than just a dinner series; it’s a celebration of Iowa’s rich agricultural heritage. Our five-course menus are built around fresh, local produce and proteins, directly sourced from small farms across Iowa. We’re driven by an Iowa-first philosophy, ensuring every bite supports our community and celebrates local abundance. Alongside our seasonal offerings, we feature delightful local charcuterie and thoughtfully paired drinks. The entire menu is curated and prepared by the talented Chef Ryan Skinner, ensuring each dish is a true work of art. Join us May 2nd at Plant Life Designs in Van Meter, Iowa, and let Chef Skinner guide you on a farm-to-table journey that puts Iowa at the forefront.

03/30/2026

There’s something special about a meal when you know where it came from.

On May 2nd, we’re gathering at Plant Life Designs in Van Meter, IA for the first Field to Fork dinner of the year—an evening centered around local farms, seasonal ingredients, and the people who produce them.

Each of our five courses is thoughtfully built around what’s being raised and grown right here in Iowa. It’s our way of supporting small farms and sharing the kind of food that reflects this place and this season.

Guests will be welcomed with a spread of local charcuterie, followed by a five course dinner, with two courses paired alongside carefully selected drinks.

Doors open at 5pm, with dinner running from 5–8pm.

It’s a relaxed, intentional evening to slow down, enjoy a great meal, and connect a little more closely to where your food comes from.

We’d love to have you at the table.

03/28/2026

Join us May 2nd at for our first five course dinner of the year featuring Chef Ryan Skinner ()

Ticket information is available in our bio 🎟️⏳

03/24/2026

Field to Fork returns May 2nd

Join us in Van Meter, Iowa for an unforgettable evening at Plant Life Designs as our Farm-to-Table Dinner Series makes its return.

We’re bringing together the best of Iowa’s land and talent for a thoughtfully curated five-course dining experience featuring Chef Ryan Skinner—crafted with intention, seasonality, and the highest quality ingredients straight from the farm.

This is more than dinner. It’s a connection—to the land, to the farmers, and to the story behind every bite.

Seats are limited and this one will fill fast.

🎟️ All details + tickets available at the link in our bio

11/04/2025

What a beautiful way to wrap up our first season! On October 21st, we hosted our final Field to Fork dinner of the year at — and it couldn’t have been a more fitting fall evening. The menu celebrated the season, weaving apples from the orchard into each course to create warm, comforting, and elegant dishes that everyone loved.

Thank you to everyone who joined us around the table this year. For those we haven’t had the chance to dine with yet, we can’t wait to share a meal with you next season. Here’s to good food, good company, and a growing community.

09/23/2025

We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Winterset Cidery for our final dinner of the year!

Join us Oct 21 at Winterset Cidery for a 5-course Field to Fork Iowa dinner with Chef Ben, local farms & 3 artisan cider pairings.