Upcoming Events
We regularly update our calendar to provide the most accurate information and opportunities to visit Violet Hill Farm.
Private events are reserved and blocked off on our calendar but remain anonymous to protect the privacy of our guests. All public events—such as cooking classes and ticketed dinners—are listed with full details and are open for booking.
Violet Hill Farm
2126 Easter Ave
Barnum, Iowa 50518
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cooking Demo
Join us for a hands-on class all about mastering one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen - a whole chicken!
During class you’ll learn how to break down, cook, and transform a whole bird into multiple components that can become several meals. You’ll learn proper butchery, how to cook with the prime cuts, and discover how to use every part of the bird. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips to help you cook smarter, reduce waste, and get the most value out of your ingredients.
You’ll enjoy a plated tasting of the dishes we prepare, and leave with chicken stock, take-home cuts, and recipe cards so you can confidently recreate everything in your own kitchen.
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Arrival: 6pm
Price/guest: $80 + tax
BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy during class!
Menu Highlights:
Chicken Liver Mousse (Chef’s Welcome Bite)
served on crostini upon arrivalChicken Piccata
seared chicken breast with bright lemon, capers, and roasted broccoliChicken Fricassée
braised thighs in a light sauce served with riceHomemade Ice Cream
a simple, sweet finish
What You’ll Learn:
Chicken Butchery
Hands on practice breaking down a whole chickenStock Fundamentals
Starting a rich stock from the carcass, plus the difference between stock vs. brothWhole Animal Cooking
How to use every part - from prime cuts to organsMuscle Structure
The difference between sedentary and non-sedentary muscles and how that affects cooking
What You’ll Take Home:
Homemade Chicken Stock
Whole Chicken (that you broke down)
Recipe cards for:
Chicken Stock
Chicken Fricassée & Rice
Chicken Piccata & Roasted Broccoli
Menu subject to minor changes due to ingredient availability and changes are made only when necessary.
Cooking Demo
Join us for a hands-on class all about mastering one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen - a whole chicken!
During class you’ll learn how to break down, cook, and transform a whole bird into multiple components that can become several meals. You’ll learn proper butchery, how to cook with the prime cuts, and discover how to use every part of the bird. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips to help you cook smarter, reduce waste, and get the most value out of your ingredients.
You’ll enjoy a plated tasting of the dishes we prepare, and leave with chicken stock, take-home cuts, and recipe cards so you can confidently recreate everything in your own kitchen.
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Arrival: 6pm
Price/guest: $80 + tax
BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy during class!
Menu Highlights:
Chicken Liver Mousse (Chef’s Welcome Bite)
served on crostini upon arrivalChicken Piccata
seared chicken breast with bright lemon, capers, and roasted broccoliChicken Fricassée
braised thighs in a light sauce served with riceHomemade Ice Cream
a simple, sweet finish
What You’ll Learn:
Chicken Butchery
Hands on practice breaking down a whole chickenStock Fundamentals
Starting a rich stock from the carcass, plus the difference between stock vs. brothWhole Animal Cooking
How to use every part - from prime cuts to organsMuscle Structure
The difference between sedentary and non-sedentary muscles and how that affects cooking
What You’ll Take Home:
Homemade Chicken Stock
Whole Chicken (that you broke down)
Recipe cards for:
Chicken Stock
Chicken Fricassée & Rice
Chicken Piccata & Roasted Broccoli
Menu subject to minor changes due to ingredient availability and changes are made only when necessary.
Cooking Demo
Join us for a hands-on class all about mastering one of the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen - a whole chicken!
During class you’ll learn how to break down, cook, and transform a whole bird into multiple components that can become several meals. You’ll learn proper butchery, how to cook with the prime cuts, and discover how to use every part of the bird. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips to help you cook smarter, reduce waste, and get the most value out of your ingredients.
You’ll enjoy a plated tasting of the dishes we prepare, and leave with chicken stock, take-home cuts, and recipe cards so you can confidently recreate everything in your own kitchen.
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Arrival: 6pm
Price/guest: $80 + tax
BYOB: Guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy during class!
Menu Highlights:
Chicken Liver Mousse (Chef’s Welcome Bite)
served on crostini upon arrivalChicken Piccata
seared chicken breast with bright lemon, capers, and roasted broccoliChicken Fricassée
braised thighs in a light sauce served with riceHomemade Ice Cream
a simple, sweet finish
What You’ll Learn:
Chicken Butchery
Hands on practice breaking down a whole chickenStock Fundamentals
Starting a rich stock from the carcass, plus the difference between stock vs. brothWhole Animal Cooking
How to use every part - from prime cuts to organsMuscle Structure
The difference between sedentary and non-sedentary muscles and how that affects cooking
What You’ll Take Home:
Homemade Chicken Stock
Whole Chicken (that you broke down)
Recipe cards for:
Chicken Stock
Chicken Fricassée & Rice
Chicken Piccata & Roasted Broccoli
Menu subject to minor changes due to ingredient availability and changes are made only when necessary.
Christmas Minis w/Aster + Co. Photography
The Details:
- $200 + tax
- 20 minutes in front of the camera capturing Christmas memories
- Set the mood with your favorite holiday music
- Enjoy complimentary holiday treats by Violet Hill Farm
Ready to book?
send @astercophoto a message with your name, email, & preferred time
To secure a spot, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Remaining balance will be due 24 hours before your session.
November 29th | Violet Hill Farm
2:10 pm
2:35 pm
3:00 pm BOOKED
3:25 pm BOOKED
3:50 pm BOOKED