Where Local Flavors & Community Come Together
A vibrant community of farmers, chefs, food lovers, and storytellers across the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions of Virginia and West Virginia who believe that where our food comes from truly matters.
Our Roots
Root to Table is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting, promoting, and strengthening the regional food system in Virginia and West Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions. Through unforgettable farm-to-table experiences, chef-led culinary events, and community-powered initiatives, we connect farmers, producers, artisans, hospitality professionals, and food lovers who believe in the power of local. Together, we’re growing a more sustainable, regenerative, and connected food ecosystem.
Join us in celebrating local flavors, sustainable agriculture, and the people who make it all possible!
Celebrating Our Communities
Taste the Region
Experience farm-to-table events, culinary festivals, and food celebrations that showcase the best of the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions of Virginia and West Virginia’s local flavors. From exclusive chef-led dinners to vibrant food festivals, these events bring together farmers, artisans, and food lovers from our community for unforgettable dining experiences.
On the Road – Savor: Chefs, Farmers & Friends
Root to Table is thrilled to partner for the first time with Mountain Lake Lodge in Pembroke, Virginia to bring you an unforgettable culinary experience Lodge to bring you an unforgettable three-day culinary experience: On the Road – Savor: Chefs, Farmers, and Friends.
Defining Piedmont Cuisine with Chef Ian Boden
Field & Main in Marshall, Virgina is honored to welcome James Beard Nominated Chef Ian Boden of Maude & The Bear for a Root to Table: Taste of Excellence Series. Root to Table is an organization that supports and promotes the dynamic food culture of the Virginia Piedmont. Field & Main Chef Tyler Johnston and Chef Ian Boden will prepare a multi-course menu that showcases the bounty of the Virginia Piedmont as interpreted by two different culinary approaches. Each course will be paired with a Virginia wine selected by Proprietor & Sommelier, Neal Wavra.
Chefs Table – Gala
Join us at Riverside on the Potomac in Leesburg, Virginia on November 29, 2025. The Great Chefs Table is the ultimate Root to Table culinary festival supporting the Root to Table movement. Guests will meet and talk to Root to Table chefs and farmers, enjoy an artisan farmers market, and experience the best from our award-winning chefs tasting their creations, hear their stories, and learn about their passions!
Savor the Flavors of the Blue Ridge & Piedmont Regions
Savor the best of farm-to-table dining and locally inspired cuisine from proud members of the Root to Table movement across Virginia and West Virginia. From award-winning restaurants to chef-crafted meals and fresh seasonal ingredients, each featured experience tells a story of passion, tradition, and a shared commitment to local food.
Eat Local
Meet the chefs across Virginia and West Virginia who are dedicated to Root to Table’s mission—celebrating fresh, locally sourced flavors and strengthening our regional food system through their craft and commitment.
Eat Fresh
From grass-fed meats to certified naturally grown and organic produce, our featured farms are committed to promoting sustainability, quality, and a deeper connection to local food sources.
Blog
Beyond the Plate:
Stories from the Blue Ridge
Visit our blog to discover the faces, flavors, and food traditions shaping Virginia and West Virginia’s farm-to-table movement.
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