"Alfresco" Farm to Table Experience Dinner

Due to the expected loss of one of the patriarchs of our family this week…my Granny Doris, we are going to cancel our August Alfresco Dinner. We hate to miss hosting all of you…but she means the world to all of us and we just want to be available however needed this week. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you at our September Farm to Table or one of our other upcoming Fall events!

We are so excited about this NEW adventure with you! 

What does Alfresco mean, you might ask? alfresco \al-FRESS-koh\ adjective or adverb. : taking place or located in the open air : outdoor, outdoors. We are taking our dinner outside! We have 4 Alfresco Farm to Table Dinners Scheduled. Each one will have a different feel and take place at different locations around our farm. These dinners will be setup family style, so you will be seated next to other guest. They are meant to be communal and enjoy talking with one another, hearing each others stories. Seating will be much more limited for these dinners with crowd sizes maxing at 30-35, depending on the dinner. 

After having our first dinner, we decided that our outdoor courtyard area is the perfect space for our Alfresco Dinners! The chefs still have access to the kitchen, but the majority of the dinner is cooked outside and guest still have access to the indoor restrooms. 

Yes, weather could be an issue. Our goal is to have this dinner outside, but sometimes the weather does not always cooperate. If weather is an issue, the dinner will still happen, we will just move it inside and try to give as much of the experience as we have planned  for that evening. Our calendar is just too full to try and reschedule.

When booking...make sure you consider what might come along with being outside. There might be bugs, it could be cool, it could be warm, you may have to walk across some gravel or through the grass...but we are praying for PERFECT!!! Why not! 

August Menu with Featured Chef - Jill Schmidt: 

Upon arrival...Grilled Peaches, Burrata and Basil and Prosciutto on Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle 

Second Course: Homegrown Sweet Baby Watermelon and Arugula topped with a Fresh Mint Vinaigrette and Feta “Croutons” and served up with our Homemade Artisan Bread and Chef Jill's Famous Focaccia Bread

Third Course: Local Heirloom Tomato & Onion Tart with Fig Glaze & Goat Cheese Crumbles

Main Course: Grilled Ribeye Steaks with a Fresh Chimichurri served with Summer Zucchini and Squash Gratin Roasted New Potatoes with Warm Bacon Dressing

Dessert: Orchard Poached Pears in White Wine & Honey with Whipped Ricotta Cheese & Yogurt served with some Granny Fay's Famous Pie Crust. 

Cost of Event: $120/person + tax (Tip not included)

Wine by Aubrey Vineyards. We have a wine tasting option available for $12. (2 oz pour of 5 pairings that Aubrey Vineyards has paired with each course.) Wine by the glass: $8-$12  We also have some local beer options.

There will also be a specialty seasonal drink available this evening!

You can arrive at 6pm or after. Appetizers, visiting, and drinks available upon arrival until 6:45. We will then get started on the remaining dinner experience. 

Must have reservations.  Our dinners do sell out, so we encourge you not to wait too long to book. If tickets are still available online, then we still have seats available. If they aren’t, feel free to contact us in case we are able to still add to your party. Please call 816-925-0884 if you have any questions. 

GIFT CARDS - If you have a gift card, you will have to call us directly to reserve your space and apply your gift card over the phone. We are hoping to integrate everything together soon! 

Address: 28708 S. State Hwy 7 Garden City, MO 64747 (We are about 30-40 min south of KC)

IMPORTANT FAQs: 

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? No, but ID will be required for purchase of any alcohol.  What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from this event? Parking is on site  

How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can email us at jeanne@theciderhouseevents.com, message us directly on here under The Cider House page, or call 816-925-0884.  

What is the refund policy? No refunds.  

Is my registration transferable? Yes, just contact us here or email us at jeanne@theciderhouseevents.com

Will you have any options for vegetarians or vegans? Sorry, this event is not a good choice for vegetarians, vegans, or gluten intolerant individuals. Since we are not a full service restaurant, this menu is set and we do not have the capacity to make appropriate substitutions to accommodate guests with these dietary restrictions.  If we are able to leave something off your plate or off the top of a specific dish, we are glad to help all that we can!!! 

Is there a dress code for this event? Business Casual/Date Night is a good way to state it. We do encourage you to dress accordingly for these events since they will be outside. We will have bug spray available, just in case it is needed. 

Restrooms - For our Alfresco Dinners, we will still be using our indoor restrooms.