If you’ve been searching for a memorable farm to table near me experience in Virginia, The Summer Table, Rooted at Barrel Oak event brings together everything that makes local food so meaningful: seasonal ingredients, Virginia wine, craft beverages, open-air dining, and the kind of shared meal that invites you to slow down and savor the evening.
Event Details
The Summer Table, Rooted at Barrel Oak
Saturday, June 20, 2026
5 – 9 pm
Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery
Delaplane, Virginia
What to Expect During the Evening
The Summer Table is designed to be relaxed, generous, and deeply connected to the season. Guests will gather around shared plates, sip Virginia wine and craft beer, and enjoy a slow-paced evening surrounded by Barrel Oak’s vineyard views.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy:
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Dining
Enjoy a family-style summer menu featuring fresh salads, seasonal sides, grilled meats, and a fruit-forward dessert inspired by early summer in Virginia.
Virginia Wine and Craft Beverages
Barrel Oak’s estate wines and small-batch craft beers will be part of the experience, with a welcome glass upon arrival and two drink tickets included.
Chef Stories and Culinary Connection
The evening brings together chefs, farmers, makers, winemakers, and brewers whose work reflects the flavor and agricultural richness of the region.
A Beautiful Outdoor Setting
Set among the vineyard hills of Delaplane, Barrel Oak offers a relaxed open-air setting for a memorable summer farm-to-table dinner.
A Menu Inspired by the Season
The menu for The Summer Table celebrates the abundance of early summer with fresh, flavorful dishes made for sharing, including:
- To Start: Herbed Whipped Feta & Focaccia
- Seasonal Sides: including Farm Green Salad, Farm Succotash, Summer Beans & Potatoes
- From the Grill:
- Hidden Creek Farm Steak, served with chimichurri, braised shallots, and demi
- Hidden Creek Farm Pork Sausage, house-crafted with feta, spinach, and fresh herbs
- Dessert: Red Truck Bakery Seasonal Gluten-Free Fruit Bake, finished with streusel and Chantilly whipped cream
Meet the Featured Collaborators
The Summer Table brings together a talented group of chefs, farmers, makers, winemakers, brewers, and hospitality leaders for an experience that reflects the best of summer in Virginia and the power of gathering around a shared table.
Chef Allen Young of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery leads Barrel Oak’s culinary program, known for elevated comfort food, thoughtful seasonal menus, and warm hospitality.
Andrea Young of Hidden Creek Farm champions sustainable farming and premium livestock with a deep commitment to quality and community.
Colt Taylor, Farm Boss at Horsefields Farm, oversees the gardens, land, and seasonal bounty that shape Barrel Oak’s farm-driven experiences.
Alena Kabetkina, Executive Chef at Red Truck Bakery, leads the pastry program at one of Virginia’s most iconic bakeries and brings a sweet seasonal finish to the table.
Jeremy Ligon, Head Winemaker and Director of Production of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery, crafts expressive Virginia wines with precision and character.
Youngjin Oh of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery leads Barrel Oak’s brewing program, creating small-batch beers designed for the season.
Adriana L., General Manager of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery, helps shape the hospitality, partnerships, and guest experience that make the evening feel welcoming from start to finish.
Supporting Local Food and Agriculture
Root to Table exists to celebrate and strengthen the connections between local farmers, chefs, food artisans, hospitality partners, and the communities they serve. Through food events like The Summer Table, Root to Table creates opportunities for guests to experience the richness of Virginia’s local food landscape while supporting the people who grow, prepare, and share it.
Learn more about Root to Table mission and programs
Reserve Your Seat at The Summer Table
The Summer Table at Barrel Oak is an invitation to experience farm-to-table dining the way it was meant to be enjoyed: slowly, seasonally, and in good company.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell quickly!
