The next Grazefully Rooted dining experience will be on July 23, 2022. Details about menu, chefs, farmers, and venue will be available soon.
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Fishing, games, live music, DJ, and BBQ. What more can you ask for on a summer afternoon on a Black farm in North Carolina?
Join us at the 2nd Annual Cookout on July 23rd for just that. Bring your blankets, fishing poles, umbrellas, and lawn chairs as we celebrate the tradition of NC BBQ at First Fruits farm in Louisburg, NC. The event is free.
“The farm to table dinner was a thoughtfully curated experience from beginning to end. From the vendors, the sustainable cutlery, to the farm tour. I loved how each course was explained by the chef while being served. The cherry on top was the land being Black-owned.”
Precious-Jewel is the eldest of 6 children and has always prepared healthy, great tasting, food for my family. This is what started her love of cooking, combining flavors, and creating meals that pull inspiration from growing up Muslim in the Bronx, NY. She has a gift that she gets to share as a way of bringing community back to the table. She enjoys sharing her love of truly experiencing the joy of food through your eyes, the smells and of course, the taste.
In 2014 Indulge Catering, LLC. was born. In 2016 she took a leap of faith and began the journey of full-time Caterer/Private Chef. She worked hard to build a highly sought-after catering business by creating high-end healthy, flavorful dishes that astonish and delight her clients—while still supporting local vendors. She loves to challenge her clients to elevate their palates and welcome them to her “table” to Indulge.
Jacqueline “Jay” White oversees communications, client relations, contracts, and staffing. Jacqueline is also a Durham native and helps to ensure that they utilize fresh local ingredients from local vendors in the Durham area. However, her most important role is as Indulge Catering’s Sous Chef.
Around Durham, Jacqueline is known as the mayor because she is very personable and has never met a stranger or forgotten a face. Jacqueline is also a Veteran of the United States Army.
Jacqueline “Jay” White oversees communications, client relations, contracts, and staffing. Jacqueline is also a Durham native and helps to ensure that they utilize fresh local ingredients from local vendors in the Durham area. However, her most important role is as Indulge Catering’s Sous Chef.
Around Durham, Jacqueline is known as the mayor because she is very personable and has never met a stranger or forgotten a face. Jacqueline is also a Veteran of the United States Army.
Ryan Mitchell – Son, Pitmaster, and Brand director behind the Pitmaster Ed Mitchell’s BBQ. Before his call back to the family business, he spent 10 years in investment banking. Ryan serves as president of Pitmaster Enterprises and Co-Founder of True Made Foods, all-natural condiment company redefining Americas table.
Nutritional education plays a huge role in saving our communities. For years he resisted re-joining the family business, but the passion and legacy of family was too strong to deny.
After years of witnessing the power of his father’s barbecue in the American Culinary landscape, he decided it was time to leave his corporate gig and pursue the passion of family business.
The dynamic of father and son are always at the heart of everything they do. Ed Mitchell was recently inducted into the National BBQ Hall of Fame, so this year’s event is extremely special as we share our passion with the people we love most! Join us!
“The farm to table experience surpassed my expectations by far. To see and hear the Black farming community up close and personal soothed my soul, not to mention great food, music, and fellowship. I can’t wait to attend another.”
** Vegetarian / vegan plate (all three sides)
PULLED BBQ PORK
PULLED BBQ CHICKEN
SOUTHERN HASH (vegetarian / vegan)
Sweet potato, kale and shallots with a smoky maple flavor
JERK WATERMELON & CUCUMBER SALAD (vegetarian / vegan)
Fresh watermelon coated with a Chef Queen's Jerk Seasoning, grilled and paired with cucumbers and mint (Feta cheese available upon request)
INDULGENT SOUTHERN RATATOUILLE (vegetarian / vegan)
An indulgent stew featuring okra, eggplant, tomatoes, rice, and zucchini
GRILLED CORN
First Fruits Farm
2323 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
July 23, 2022
4 – 8 pm
This event is outdoors. Masks are not required but encouraged for safety and comfort. To help keep the community safe, if you feel sick/unwell, please sit this event out. There will be more opportunities in the near future to experience Grazefully Rooted.
To ensure participant and staff safety, we will practice CDC recommended safety protocols. Masks are required when not eating and drinking. Social distancing is highly encouraged.
Seating is first come, first served. If you intend to sit with other guests, please arrive as close to the same time as possible to select seats. Tables available to seat up to 6 people. Dinner will be served inside family style (only sharing with people who are seated at your table). Dinner is adult only.
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when you complete the registration form.
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