Ticketed Dinners at Violet Hill Farm
Our ticketed dinners are designed to be intimate, thoughtful, and memorable. Hosted on our farm and prepared by Michelin-trained chefs, each experience includes:

  • A multi-course chef-curated menu - typically 4-5 courses

  • BYOB (non-alcoholic drinks provided)

  • There is no telling where we will set the table next but no matter what, it will be an unforgettable evening at the Farm

  • Typically held on Friday’s and Saturday’s

Costs vary based on menu and ingredients.

Private Dinners at Violet Hill Farm
Private dinners at Violet Hill Farm offer the same elevated experience as our ticketed events - but in a more intimate, personalized setting exclusively for you and your guests.

If you're interested in hosting a private dinner for your family, friends, coworkers, or a special occasion, please fill out the inquiry form below - we’d love to create something just for you.

Capacity & Service Details
Because a few of our spaces are seasonal, we can only accommodate a certain number of guests at different times of the year.

  • Spring, Summer, and Early Fall: Up to 150 guests

  • Late Fall and Winter: ~60 guests

  • Dining Options: Multi-Course Plated Dinner Service is available for events with fewer than 60 guests; Buffet or Heavy Hors d’oeuvres are required for events with 60+ guests

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UPCOMING DINNERS

UPCOMING DINNERS

Valentine's Day Farm Dinner - 2/14
$100.00

Celebrate love with us this Valentine’s Day!

Enjoy an evening of romance and indulgence with a plated 5-course dinner in an intimate setting. Your table is reserved just for you and the person (or group) you purchased tickets for - no long communal tables, just a special night together.

Details

  • Saturday, February 14

  • 6 pm arrival

  • Violet Hill Farm 
(2126 Easter Ave., Barnum, Iowa 50518)

  • $100 per person + tax

  • BYO beer, wine, spirits - we will have non-alcoholic options provided!

Menu

Warm Winter Salad

broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, bacon, pecorino, sunflower seeds

Root Vegetable Veloute  

Parsnips, turnips, leek

Lobster Risotto

Mushroom, mascarpone, crème fraîche, Parmesan, chive 

Iowa Beef

Mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, jus

Chocolate Cheesecake 

Strawberries, caramel

  • "The dinner I attended was amazing! Well-planned, delicious, and a unique experience you are not going to find anywhere else in this area. Highly recommend!"

    —Jenn B.

  • "Amazing food! Loved listening to all the details that went into our meal. So flavorful and tried many things I've never had the opportunity to try before. Will definitely attend another event at Violet Hill Farm!!"

    —Kim M.

  • "They did an amazing job with thanksgiving dinner! They are honestly the definition of farm to table. 100% recommend and will be back!"

    —Josh K.

  • "Took my parents there: The farm-to-table focus really shines through in the food. Each dish tastes fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of natural flavor. Ingredients feel seasonal and carefully sourced, and you can tell there’s real care behind every plate. The menu offers comforting and creative dishes, all presented simply but beautifully. Thank you for a great experience!"

    —Trenton N.

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Mini tartlets with a cauliflower puree, topped with caviar and dill.
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Elegant table set up in Barn, near large west facing windows, sunset
Large white barn on a grassy yard.
Plated asparagus topped with a dollop of whipped cream, a cube of cheese, and a crispy crumble, arranged on white plates.
Two people cutting tomatoes, outdoor farm to table dinner, tray of mixed heirloom tomatoes.
Sliced beef tenderloin topped with jus, white plate, green chimichurri.
Inside the large white barn, empty, facing west, large windows, double doors.
Iowa sweet corn, garden fresh green beans, wooden table, outdoor event.
Dinner menu with blurred table in background
Hand holding three heirloom tomatoes
Large glass double doors, west facing sunset.
Cooked shrimp on a bed of mixed vegetables. Glasses of white wine, water, wooden table.
Bowl of hummus garnished with paprika and drizzled with olive oil
Raspberries growing on the bush
Chocolate tart topped with toasted meringue.
zucchini, summer squash, pickled onion, salad.
White fish, cauliflower puree, herbs, clear glass plate, red and white checkered tablecloth.
Cold salad, zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs.