Friday, June 8, 2018, 4:30
SOLD OUT!
The Ultimate Farm to Food Truck Experience!
Enjoy a late spring afternoon strolling the fields of 8 Hands Farm with owners, Carol Festa and her husband, Thomas Geppel who will discuss their philosophy of sustainability and animal welfare. Slow Food Members and Friends will have an opportunity to meet and greet the sheep, pigs and chickens of 8 Hands Farm and leave with a better understanding of how they are raised and cared for.
The farm tour will be followed by a fixed menu tasting from the 8 Hand Farm Food Truck run by chefs Carly and Jonathan Copeland. The menu will feature 8 Hands raised meats and fresh produce (depending of what’s in season) from the farm. Price includes seasonal menu tasting, a non-alcoholic beverage and 10% discount on purchases at the Farm Store (on the day of the event only).
Limited to 40 guests
Reserve your spot now!
- Event: Spring Spotlight: 8 Hands Farm Tour and Food Truck Tasting
- Date: Friday, June 8, 2018
- Time: 4:30 pm
- Location: 4735 Cox Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935
- Cost: Slow Food Members: $40 per person; Non-Members: $50 per person.
- Deadline: Monday, June 4th.
- Proceeds: will benefit Slow Food East End’s Educational Programs
Carol Festa and her husband, Tom Geppel began their livestock farming journey in 2010, raising Icelandic Sheep. They chose sheep since they are “multi-purpose” creatures that can be used for their meat, milk, and wool. After purchasing their current 28-acre property on Cox Lane in Cutchogue, Carol and Tom were able to expand their “flock” to include Tamworth Pigs, heritage breed chickens and vegetables too! They began selling their products to local restaurants, before constructing an on-site farm store, which now sells everything from meat, wool, vegetables, prepared foods and artisanal products from other local producers. In 2016, Carol and Tom unveiled a new butcher shop within the farm store that will carry a rotating selection of fresh, farm-raised meats. The food truck, which serves breakfast and lunch, was recently added in 2017…more